Senior Application Packaging Engineer GM Detroit
Overview
Lead the definition and evolution of application packaging and deployment engineering at General Motors. Own the strategy to modernize packaging across Windows macOS Linux and other managed endpoints. Shape agile processes that reduce manual effort improve turnaround time and support diverse release cadences from weekly updates to quarterly releases. Partner with endpoint engineering platform teams security infrastructure and service operations to translate packaging needs into scalable automation and reliable delivery.
What You'll Do13
- 1Own the application packaging and deployment engineering strategy as part of the broader End User Engineering mission
- 2Reshape and redesign the packaging process into a modern agile model leveraging newer technologies automation and reusable patterns
- 3Package test and maintain enterprise applications for SCCM Intune JAMF and similar platforms
- 4Design and operate deployment campaigns supporting release cadences from multiple times per week to a few times per year with minimal disruption
- 5Build and maintain packaging standards for installation configuration updates patching uninstall rollback and remediation
- 6Develop silent install packages detection methods dependency handling preflight checks postinstall validation and user communication patterns
- 7Create phased deployment strategies using pilot groups ring based rollouts maintenance windows and controlled production releases
- 8Partner with application owners security teams and support teams to validate application readiness compatibility licensing and deployment requirements
- 9Automate recurring packaging testing deployment and reporting workflows to improve consistency quality and speed
- 10Troubleshoot packaging failures deployment issues application conflicts and endpoint specific installation challenges across platforms
- 11Define and track operational metrics related to deployment success failure rates user disruption install duration compliance and remediation outcomes
- 12Maintain documentation packaging standards runbooks and support guidance for packaged applications and deployment processes
- 13Contribute to roadmap planning by identifying opportunities to modernize application delivery reduce manual effort and improve end user software experience
Requirements20
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 26+ years in application packaging endpoint engineering endpoint management client engineering or related infrastructure roles
- 3Strong hands-on experience packaging and deploying applications in SCCM Intune JAMF Landscape Chef or similar tools
- 4Experience designing deployment campaigns for applications with varying update frequencies and business criticality
- 5Expertise building application packages with silent install behavior detection logic dependency handling version control and uninstall support
- 6Hands-on experience supporting deployment across Windows macOS Linux and/or VDI in medium to large enterprises
- 7Deep understanding of deployment ring strategies pilot validation change control rollback planning and end user communication for software releases
- 8Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell Bash Python or similar technologies
- 9Demonstrated ability to balance deployment speed user experience operational stability and supportability
- 10Excellent communication skills collaborating with engineering security infrastructure service operations and business partners
- 11Solid background in application packaging standards lifecycle management enterprise software deployment patching strategies detection rules supersedence dependency management and remediation logic
- 12Silent install and uninstall methodologies phased rollout design and production change governance packaging documentation operational support and service readiness practices
- 13Preferred: Experience with modern application lifecycle and software distribution practices in large scale enterprise environments
- 14Familiarity with reusable packaging frameworks templates or automation pipelines
- 15Background in software catalog management self service application delivery and policy based app assignment
- 16Knowledge of application compatibility testing code signing licensing constraints and vendor release management
- 17Experience with reporting and visualization tools to monitor deployment health and operational performance
- 18Understanding of security and compliance requirements related to enterprise application deployment
- 19Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and how application delivery integrates with endpoint posture and access controls
- 20Support for executive reporting operational reviews or service performance management
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