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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Kafka, Pulsar, Apache Flink, and similar technologies
  • Deep expertise in databases, including advanced SQL and NoSQL (e.g., Postgres, Cosmos)
  • Proven experience with cloud platforms, with strong proficiency in at least one (Microsoft Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable)
  • Track record of building distributed, data-processing microservices and scalable, high-quality data products
  • 8+ years of experience with object-oriented programming languages
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues quickly and thoroughly
  • Skilled at identifying opportunities for automation and implementing effective solutions
  • Solid understanding of networking and distributed computing concepts
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Good understanding and experience with CI/CD practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a scalable data platform to support growing data volume and complexity
  • Build robust data pipelines to ingest, process, and curate large datasets using Java, Apache Flink, and related technologies
  • Maintain and enhance infrastructure for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery
  • Implement rigorous data validation, governance, and quality assurance to ensure data integrity
  • Mentor and support junior engineers through guidance, coaching, and learning opportunities

Skills

Java
Apache Flink
Kafka
Pulsar
Postgres
Cosmos
SQL
NoSQL
Microsoft 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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