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Full-Time

Staff Backend Software Engineer

GM Commercial Services

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General Motors

General Motors

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

Financial Services
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$186.2k - $285.3kAnnually

+ Bonus

Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in Mountain View, CA three times per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Microsoft Azure
Agile
NoSQL
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
AWS
Business Strategy
Product Design
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 10+ years experience in successfully designing and building large engineering projects, including launching more than one generation of a successful enterprise application.
  • Experience in one of the JVM languages, Java / Kotlin + SpringBoot.
  • Experience with at least one of the public cloud providers Azure, AWS, GCP
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in an agile development environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Knowledge of software design patterns, OO, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Strong understanding and experience with NoSQL and relational DB
  • A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership in designing and building the flagship GM Commercial Services Software.
  • Develop a deep understanding of GM Commercial Services’ business strategy and goals. You will be one of our key leaders expected to identify and solve our highest impact, highly complex problems.
  • See the big picture and identify opportunities for meaningful improvements across the entire organization.
  • Raise the bar to make GM Commercial Service engineering truly best-in-class by promoting best practices, producing high quality code, documentation, automated tests and monitoring.
  • Build and launch new products that bring significant value to internal and external customers.
  • Experience in designing, evaluating, and enhancing efficiency, scalability, and stability of distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization including product, design, and other engineering functions.
  • Mentor engineers earlier in their technical career to help them grow.

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of 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. GM generates revenue primarily through vehicle sales under brands like Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick, as well as through financing and insurance services via GM Financial. Unlike many competitors, GM is actively involved in community service and sustainability efforts, with employees contributing significant volunteer hours. The company is also focused on technological advancements, such as its Dynamic Fuel Management system for improved fuel efficiency, and is heavily investing in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. GM's goal is to lead in the automotive industry while promoting diversity and community engagement.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$486.7M

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GM's robust Q2 2024 earnings and raised full-year guidance indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The company's partnerships, such as with Carbon Revolution for advanced carbon fiber wheels, highlight its commitment to innovation and high-performance vehicles.
  • Significant investments in EV manufacturing, supported by government grants, position GM to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive automotive market, including both traditional and EV segments, poses a constant threat to GM's market share.
  • Delays in EV production, as seen with competitors like Ford, could impact GM's ability to meet its ambitious EV goals.

What makes General Motors unique

  • GM's diverse revenue streams, including vehicle sales, financing, and after-sales services, provide a robust financial foundation compared to competitors focused solely on vehicle sales.
  • The company's significant investment in electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies positions it as a leader in the future of mobility.
  • GM's commitment to board diversity, with women making up 55% of its Board of Directors, sets it apart in the traditionally male-dominated automotive industry.