Senior Software Engineer at General Motors

Austin, Texas, United States

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

Requirements

  • 7+ years of equivalent experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Broad software project delivery experience in leading technical efforts developing applications using a variety of tools, languages, frameworks and technologies
  • Mastery of numerous programming languages, tools and/or technologies
  • Experience designing Integration Solutions or Integrate software with existing software/systems
  • Automation of units/end-to-end testing of software systems within their domain, focused on software quality and maintainability
  • Knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software systems
  • Technical writing knowledge around system design specification and user documentation of software systems and ensure compliance
  • Proficient in CSS: Expertise in building responsive, adaptive, and visually appealing layouts
  • Vanilla JavaScript: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with core JavaScript concepts, including DOM manipulation, ES6+ features, and event handling
  • Front-End Frameworks: Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) for scalable application design
  • Responsive Design: Experience in creating mobile-first designs and handling various screen sizes
  • Version Control: Proficiency with Git for code management and collaboration
  • Browser Tools: Familiarity with debugging and optimizing performance using browser developer tools
  • Strong communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Advise software developers and approve the software being developed and deployed in their domain
  • Full lifecycle System development using standard design patterns/frameworks
  • Design software or solution architecture in accordance with GM standards and industry standard methodologies
  • Work on a critical new business initiative led by design
  • Direct responsibility for or work closely with architects and/or data scientists to ensure code alignment with design
  • Performance tuning, usability assessment/improvement, automation technologies
  • Proactively engage in the identification / remediation of software issues related to code or solutions quality, security, and/or pattern/frameworks and software usability or end user related issues
  • Provides mentorship, coaching and/or training to others as appropriate
  • Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GM's values and cultural behaviors
  • Models GM behaviors and crafts a winning culture
  • Understand and maintain compliance with GM standard methodology

Skills

Software Architecture
Design Patterns
Frameworks
Performance Tuning
Automation Technologies
Code Quality
Software Security
Mentorship

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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