Senior Data Engineer – Intelligent Manufacturing at General Motors

Austin, Texas, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of data engineering/development experience, including Python or Scala, SQL, and relational/non-relational data storage (ETL frameworks, big data processing, NoSQL)
  • 3+ years of experience in distributed data processing (Spark) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Proficiency in data streaming in Kubernetes and Kafka
  • Experience with cloud platforms – Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also considered
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and tools
  • Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, HBase, Object Storage (ADLS/S3), Event Queues
  • Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques such as partitioning, clustering, and caching
  • Proficiency with SQL, key-value datastores, and document stores
  • Familiarity with data architecture and modeling concepts to support efficient data consumption
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work across multiple teams

Responsibilities

  • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements
  • Identify, design, and implement process improvements, including automation, data delivery optimization, and infrastructure redesign for scalability
  • Lead and deliver data-driven solutions across multiple languages, tools, and technologies
  • Contribute to architecture discussions, solution design, and strategic technology adoption
  • Build and optimize highly scalable data pipelines incorporating complex transformations and efficient code
  • Design and develop new source system integrations from varied formats (files, database extracts, APIs)
  • Design and implement solutions for delivering data that meets SLA requirements
  • Work with operations teams to resolve production issues related to the platform
  • Apply best practices such as Agile methodologies, design thinking, and continuous deployment
  • Develop tooling and automation to make deployments and production monitoring more repeatable
  • Collaborate with business and technology partners, providing leadership, best practices, and coaching
  • Mentor peers and junior engineers; educate colleagues on emerging industry trends and technologies

Skills

Data Pipelines
Databases
Streaming Technology
CI/CD
Cloud Platforms
Automation
Infrastructure Design
Scalability
Software Engineering
Business Intelligence
Advanced Analytics

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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