Senior Software Engineer - 3D at General Motors

Austin, Texas, United States

General Motors Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in application and services development
  • 5+ years of experience contributing to the architecture, documentation, and design of new and existing systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++ or Blueprint, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
  • Some experience working with CAD (Computer Aided Design) data, visualization tools or game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, etc.)
  • Good understanding of modern 3D graphics pipelines and APIs (OpenGL, DirectX, or Vulkan) and good knowledge of geometric modeling fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Develop within our core web technologies (client, framework, and services)
  • Weigh architectural trade-offs and apply synchronous and asynchronous design patterns
  • Produce high quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration
  • Be a tech lead and actively mentor other engineers on the team
  • Explore and pitch product ideas and tech initiatives with cross functional teams
  • Initiate, plan, and execute large-scale, cross functional, and org-wide critical programs
  • Leverage technical leadership to ensure adherence to engineering best practices and evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity and craftsmanship

Skills

C++
Blueprint
Software Architecture
Design Patterns
Asynchronous Programming
Synchronous Programming
Unit Testing
Continuous Integration
Web Technologies

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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