Data Engineer at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

General Motors Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience (degree not strictly required)
  • 5+ years building data pipelines at scale with a modern data stack
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, plus performance tuning of both
  • Hands-on experience with distributed compute (e.g., Apache Spark) and lakehouse/warehouse paradigms
  • Data modeling for analytics (dimensional/medallion), data contracts, and schema management
  • CI/CD (Git-based workflows) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) in a cloud environment
  • Practical knowledge of data security, privacy, and access control concepts

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and services using modern data platforms and best practices
  • Build streaming and micro-batch data flows, including schema evolution, late/out-of-order events handling, and exactly-once delivery semantics where feasible
  • Model data for analytics and ML using layered “bronze/silver/gold” patterns, with clear data contracts, SLAs, and lineage
  • Embed observability (logging, metrics, tracing), data quality checks, and cost/performance optimization into everything you ship
  • Automate testing and deployments with CI/CD
  • Collaborate with domain SMEs and data product owners to define requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics
  • Operate what you build: participate in on-call/incident response rotations and drive RCA and preventative engineering

Skills

Python
SQL
Apache Spark
ETL
ELT
Databricks
Airflow
Parquet
Delta
Iceberg
Git
CI/CD
observability

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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