Job Description
About The Company
General Motors (GM) is a globally recognized leader in the automotive industry, committed to innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement. With a rich history of engineering excellence and a focus on future mobility solutions, GM continuously strives to develop cutting-edge vehicles and services that transform the way people move. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and diversity, aiming to create a positive impact on communities and the environment worldwide. As part of its dedication to shaping the future of transportation, GM invests heavily in research and development, including autonomous driving, electric vehicles, and connected car technologies.
About The Role
The Senior Engineer position is a hybrid role primarily based in Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford, Mountain View, or Sunnyvale, with a minimum of three days per week reporting to the office. Candidates located in the Seattle, Washington area may be considered for a remote arrangement. This role is integral to the AI Cloud and Developer Infrastructure organization, which is responsible for delivering essential tools and services that enhance the daily work of engineers involved in autonomous vehicle development.
The primary focus is on improving the development lifecycle, including code checkout, modification, compilation, testing, merging, and deployment, ensuring engineers have access to world-class tools and a seamless experience. The Senior Engineer will lead initiatives to identify pain points, implement scalable solutions, and influence the technical roadmap to accelerate development and innovation in autonomous vehicle technology.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience designing, building, and operating production systems at scale in the cloud
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Proven experience designing highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable services
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, or similar at a production level
- Strong understanding of Unix/Linux systems, SSH, and networking fundamentals
- Excellent attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with internal and external teams
- Strong research, documentation, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to evaluate trade-offs and communicate technical decisions effectively
- Experience managing competing priorities and working effectively under pressure
- Passion for mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment
- Genuine interest in self-driving technology and its potential societal impact
- Identify engineering pain points and design reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions to address them
- Influence and contribute to the team's technical roadmap and strategic initiatives
- Evaluate new tools and technologies through proof-of-concept exercises and pilot projects
- Implement improvements to AV development toolchains and services, directly impacting engineering productivity and core metrics
- Promote and enforce software engineering best practices within the team
- Help shape and nurture a positive engineering culture aligned with company values
- Guide the team in balancing impactful delivery with technical debt management
- Mentor and develop engineers to enhance their technical skills and career growth
- Set high standards for accountability and professionalism
- Deliver individual and team-based results that contribute to organizational goals
- Manage external requests by setting boundaries and prioritizing initiatives aligned with team vision
- Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement savings plans with company contributions
- Sickness and accident benefits
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Paid vacation, holidays, and flexible leave policies
- Tuition assistance and professional development programs
- Employee assistance programs offering counseling and support services
- GM vehicle discounts and employee perks
- Potential relocation assistance for eligible candidates
GM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.