Senior Application Packaging Engineer
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Warren, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Role
The Senior Application Packaging Engineer is responsible for defining building and continuously improving how General Motors packages tests deploys updates and maintains end user applications across the enterprise.
This role helps shape the engineering practices and operational execution to modernize a well-established application packaging and deployment process across Windows macOS Linux and other managed endpoint environments. You will evolve this process into a more agile technology-enabled model that leverages modern tools and best practices to reduce manual work improve turnaround time and support release cycles ranging from multiple updates per week to periodic quarterly releases while continuously refining the existing guardrails for how applications are packaged validated deployed monitored and updated including standards for silent installs detection logic rollback planning dependency management deployment rings user notifications and success measurement.
This role partners closely with endpoint engineering platform teams security infrastructure service operations and application owners to translate packaging and deployment requirements into scalable engineering processes automation and reliable service delivery.
What Youll Do
Own the application packaging and deployment engineering strategy as part of the broader End User Engineering mission
Reshape and redesign the application packaging process into a modern agile model that leverages newer technologies automation and reusable patterns to deliver packages faster with less manual effort
Simplify packaging approaches for software with limited customization requirements by driving more standardized repeatable and low-touch delivery patterns
Package test and maintain enterprise applications for deployment across modern endpoint management platforms including SCCM Intune JAMF and similar tooling
Design and operate deployment campaigns that support release cadences ranging from multiple times per week to a few times per year with minimal to no disruption to end users
Build and maintain packaging standards for application installation configuration updates patching uninstall rollback and remediation
Develop silent install packages detection methods dependency handling pre-flight checks post-install validation and user communication patterns
Create phased deployment strategies using pilot groups ring-based rollouts maintenance windows and controlled production releases
Partner with application owners security teams and support teams to validate application readiness compatibility licensing and deployment requirements
Automate recurring packaging testing deployment and reporting workflows to improve consistency quality and speed
Troubleshoot packaging failures deployment issues application conflicts and endpoint-specific installation challenges across platforms
Define and track operational metrics related to deployment success failure rates user disruption install duration compliance and remediation outcomes
Maintain documentation packaging standards runbooks and support guidance for packaged applications and deployment processes
Contribute to roadmap planning by identifying opportunities to modernize application delivery reduce manual effort and improve the end user software experience
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
6 years in application packaging endpoint engineering endpoint management client engineering or related infrastructure roles
Strong hands-on experience packaging and deploying applications in one or more enterprise platforms such as SCCM Intune JAMF Landscape Chef or similar tools
Experience designing and executing deployment campaigns for applications with varying update frequencies and business criticality
Experience building application packages with reliable silent install behavior detection logic dependency handling version control and uninstall support
Hands-on experience supporting application deployment across Windows macOS Linux and/or VDI in a medium-to-large enterprise environment
Strong understanding of deployment ring strategies pilot validation change control rollback planning and end user communication for software releases
Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell Bash Python or similar technologies
Experience troubleshooting installation failures packaging defects compatibility issues and policy-driven deployment problems
Demonstrated ability to balance deployment speed user experience operational stability and supportability
Excellent communication skills and comfort working across engineering security infrastructure service operations and business partners
Solid background in:
Application packaging standards and lifecycle management
Enterprise software deployment and patching strategies
Detection rules supersedence dependency management and remediation logic
Silent install and uninstall methodologies
Phased rollout design and production change governance
Packaging documentation operational support and service readiness practices
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern application lifecycle and software distribution practices in large-scale enterprise environments
Experience building reusable packaging frameworks templates or automation pipelines
Experience with software catalog management self-service application delivery and policy-based app assignment
Familiarity with application compatibility testing code signing licensing constraints and vendor release management
Experience with reporting and visualization tools used to monitor deployment health and operational performance
Understanding of security and compliance requirements related to enterprise application deployment
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and how application delivery integrates with endpoint posture and access controls
Experience supporting executive reporting operational reviews or service performance management
What Success Looks Like
Applications are packaged consistently and deployed reliably across supported endpoint platforms
Software updates reach the right users at the right time with minimal business disruption and limited support escalations
Deployment campaigns are measurable repeatable and scalable across frequent and infrequent release cycles
Engineering and support teams have clear standards documentation and reporting for application deployment health
Packaging and deployment issues are identified early through testing pilot validation and operational monitoring
The end user experience improves through predictable software delivery fewer failed installs and reduced manual intervention
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