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Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Web

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General Motors

General Motors

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

Financial Services
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$181.6k - $285.3kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA + 3 more

More locations: Roswell, GA, USA | Mountain View, CA, USA | Warren, MI, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence three times per week.

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
Java
Postgres
Elasticsearch
Redis
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of experience in web application and services development
  • 7+ years of experience contributing to the architecture, documentation and design of new and existing systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
  • Experience working with multi-tier production software systems utilizing HTTP APIs (REST, GraphQL) and backend datastores (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch)
  • Expertise in Java, Quarkus or Spring Boot including front-end technologies like ReactJS and micro-frontends.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the tech stack, debug code and tests
  • Enthusiastic about the opportunity of impacting the engineering culture from the bottom up
Responsibilities
  • Develop competency with all of 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 will 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 your technical leadership to ensure we adhere to engineering best practices, and evangelize opportunities to improve engineering productivity and craftsmanship

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.