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Senior Software Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX

Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI, Austin, TX, or Mountain View, CA, three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:
The perfect candidate for the Senior Software Engineering Generalist role will possess a diverse spectrum of capabilities, ranging from visionary thinking at the highest level down to the most intricate implementation details. As a Senior Software Engineering Generalist, you will seamlessly collaborate across engineering divisions, product teams, and various domains, making a profound impact on shaping the trajectory of GMs future.

In this influential role, you will make substantial, direct contributions to architecture, designs, and implementations, bolstering our capacity to effectively respond to the increasing demands of our business. This role extends to defining, driving, and championing standards, patterns, and best practices. They will provide invaluable guidance to product managers, SREs and engineering leaders, ensuring alignment of solution implementations with the ever-evolving industry standards.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience in developer-facing libraries or frameworks.
  • Swift learning in new domains and technical skills.
  • Consistent project completion within timelines and specifications.
  • Deep understanding of system-level development and core Software Engineering concepts.
  • Comfort navigating large, multi-project codebases.
  • Proficient in industry-standard software engineering processes.
  • Translate high-level feature requests into technical solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Passion for quality and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Expertise in architecting large-scale systems.
  • Experience with distributed systems and global technology roadmaps.
  • Proficiency in REST services, API platforms, ML applications, etc.
  • Familiarity with event-based systems and Microservices.
  • Experience in Hybrid Cloud Architecture and managed services.
  • Creation of shared services and reusable components.
  • Experience with cloud-based solutions.
  • Decision-making for scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.

Additional Description

Requirements:

  • Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • 5+ years SQL experience
  • 5+ years' experience in Big Data Technologies
  • Modern web technologies and working experience deploying packaged software solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and build of performance customer facing applications at scale.
  • Solid understanding of design patterns and software development best practices.
  • Experience working in an agile environment.

Tech Skills:

  • Java/Spring Boot, microservice architecture, cloud native application development
  • Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker
  • Postgres
  • Graph QL
  • React, Node, Angular
  • Apache Airflow (or other), Apache Pulsar/Kafka, NoSQL dbms.
  • Big Data Technologies - Hadoop, Hive, Cassandra, Spark, Python, Apache NiFi, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Data Integration platforms, tools, and techniques like Talend, DataStage, Spark, Apache NiFi, Ab Initio, Pentaho, etc.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

  • The salary range for this role is 158,000 to 241,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202504580
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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