Senior Data Engineer (Geospatial) at General Motors

Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
  • 7+ years’ experience in software engineering with a strong focus on data engineering
  • Proven expertise in Java and Python for data pipeline development
  • Deep knowledge of geospatial data formats (e.g. GeoJSON, Shapefiles) and tools (e.g. ArcGIS, PostGIS)
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also considered)
  • Strong understanding of relational & non-relational databases, schema design, and data modeling
  • Familiarity with statistical models, feature engineering, and predictive analytics
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
  • Desirable
  • Experience with mapping platforms (HERE, Mapbox, ArcGIS, OpenStreetMap, Google Maps)
  • Understanding of vehicle telemetry, mobility data, or location-based services
  • Background in real-time data processing (Kafka, Spark Streaming, Pulsar, Flink)
  • Contributions to open-source geospatial or data engineering projects

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and scale robust data pipelines for large-scale geospatial and automotive datasets
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to prototype and productionize statistical models and AI/ML solutions
  • Optimize workflows for speed, reliability, and scalability across modern big data platforms
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to push the boundaries of geospatial data processing
  • Translate research prototypes into production-ready systems deployed on leading cloud platforms
  • Champion data quality, validation, and governance at every stage of the pipeline
  • Build resilient infrastructure for data ingestion, transformation, and storage
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation

Skills

Java
Python
GeoJSON
Shapefiles
ArcGIS
PostGIS
Azure
AWS
GCP

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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