Staff Software Engineer, SRE at General Motors

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoJavaOperating SystemsNetworkingDistributed SystemsDatabasesStorage ArchitecturesSystem MonitoringTroubleshootingAutomationInfrastructurePerformance OptimizationIncident ResponseRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid, and what are the location requirements?

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring the successful candidate to report to Austin, TX, Warren, MI, or Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.

What programming skills are required for this Staff SRE position?

Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or Java is required, along with familiarity with multiple language ecosystems.

What key technical knowledge is needed for this role?

Candidates need a solid understanding of operating systems, networking, distributed systems, databases, and storage architectures, plus a deep understanding of how code runs on hardware including algorithms and data structures.

What experience with incidents and automation is required?

Experience handling production incidents including root cause analysis and mitigation is required, as well as proven experience in automating manual processes, building deployment pipelines, or managing configuration systems.

What soft skills or qualifications make a strong candidate for this SRE role?

Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to engineering and business stakeholders, commitment to collaborative problem-solving, and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience are key.

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