General Motors

Senior Data Engineer

General Motors • $138K — $175K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant full-time experience in data engineering.
  • Strong experience in pipeline development, data modeling, and integration for enterprise data platforms.
  • Proficiency in Python or Scala, SQL, and both relational and non-relational data storage.
  • Experience with Azure preferred; familiarity with AWS or GCP is also acceptable.
  • Ability to build and optimize scalable data pipelines using Databricks (Apache Spark, Delta Lake).
  • Demonstrated independence in managing technical challenges and delivering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and productionize reliable, scalable data pipelines in Azure Databricks.
  • Lead the transformation of raw data into structured datasets for analytics and AI.
  • Drive improvements in processes and technical solutions to enhance team efficiency.
  • Solve complex data engineering problems with advanced analytical techniques.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and business teams to ensure accessible and trustworthy data.
  • Support AI and data science use cases with high-quality feature-ready data.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to the technical direction of the team.

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Retirement savings plan with potential benefits.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance programs for continuing education.
  • Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Warren Global Technical Center or Austin Technical Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].

The Role

This role is for a senior individual contributor in Data Engineering who can independently lead complex technical work, apply strong professional judgment, and improve processes, services, and delivery patterns across the organization. At this level, the individual is expected to operate with minimal guidance, resolve non-standard problems using advanced analytical thinking, and serve as a technical resource for less experienced team members.

The role is anchored in data engineering and includes an additional data science profile to strengthen AI data enablement, experimentation support, and close collaboration with data scientists and business partners. Data engineers at GM are expected to build and maintain reliable, scalable data infrastructure, transform raw data into high-quality datasets for analytics and advanced data science use cases, and partner closely with data scientists, analysts, software engineers, and business teams. Data scientists are expected to apply analytical and machine learning techniques, explore and prepare data, validate models, design experiments, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

What You'll Do
  • Design, build, and productionize reliable, scalable, and secure data pipelines and data products in Azure Databricks that support AI, analytics, and operational use cases.
  • Lead the transformation of raw data from multiple source systems into trusted, well-structured datasets suitable for downstream analytics, model development, and AI enablement.
  • Drive improvements in internal processes, delivery patterns, and technical solutions that support broader functional strategy and increase team efficiency.
  • Solve complex and non-standard data engineering problems using advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques, with strong ownership and sound technical judgment.
  • Partner closely with data scientists, analysts, software engineers, product stakeholders, and business teams to ensure data is accessible, trustworthy, and aligned to business outcomes.
  • Support AI and data science use cases by enabling high-quality feature-ready data, experimentation workflows, and scalable patterns for model development and deployment.
  • Contribute to technical direction within the team, influence key engineering decisions in their area, and act as a go-to resource for peers and less experienced engineers.
  • Mentor team members through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and strong engineering practices consistent with Level 7 expectations.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant full-time experience; or equivalent knowledge
  • Strong experience in data engineering, including pipeline development, data modeling, data integration, and production support for enterprise data platforms.
  • Data engineering experience, including Python or Scala, SQL, and relational/non-relational data storage (ETL frameworks, big data processing, NoSQL).
  • Experience with cloud platforms - Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also considered.
  • Proficiency with SQL, key-value datastores, and document stores
  • Design, build, and optimize scalable batch and streaming data pipelines using Databricks (Apache Spark, Delta Lake) to support Medallion Architecture.
  • Experience with modern cloud data platforms, distributed processing, and production-grade data pipelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage broad technical challenges, and deliver solutions with limited guidance.
  • Experience collaborating across engineering, analytics, and business teams to deliver data solutions that support measurable outcomes.
  • Understanding of statistics, machine learning, experimentation, and data mining concepts used to drive informed decisions.
  • Ability to prepare and explore data, support model development workflows, and help validate analytical outputs in partnership with data scientists.
  • Ability to translate analytical needs into scalable data solutions and help move data science work from exploration into repeatable, governed delivery.
  • Strong communication skills to connect technical work with business value and convert complex findings into clear recommendations.


What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Experience supporting AI or machine learning use cases through strong data foundations, feature engineering support, experimentation enablement, or model-ready data preparation.
  • Experience working in environments where data engineering and data science operate closely together to deliver business value at scale.
  • Demonstrated mentoring, technical leadership, and process improvement impact consistent with a Level 7 senior individual contributor role.


This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation:
  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $138,700 - $175,450. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


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About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Learn more about General Motors
Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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