General Motors

Senior Software Engineer

General Motors$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong experience in backend development including microservices and APIs.
  • Proficiency in a backend programming language like Java, Python, or Node.js.
  • Experience with REST and GraphQL API design and implementation.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native development.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend services, APIs, and event-driven solutions for digital commerce.
  • Build reliable and maintainable software adhering to coding standards and security protocols.
  • Integrate services with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and billing systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Take ownership of DevOps practices for assigned services including automation and environment configuration.
  • Collaborate on cloud architecture and operational improvements with DevOps and SRE teams.
  • Provide technical mentorship and participate in hiring activities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexible location options in Austin, TX or Warren, MI.
  • Opportunities for technical guidance and mentorship within the team.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
  • Potential relocation benefits available.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX or Warren, MI, three times per week.


What You’ll Do
  • Design and develop backend services, APIs, integrations, and event-driven solutions that support digital commerce and order-management workflows.

  • Build reliable and maintainable software using appropriate design patterns, testing practices, security controls, and coding standards.

  • Integrate services with platforms such as Shopify, IBM Order Management System, subscription and billing systems, fulfillment services, and other internal or external partners.

  • Participate in technical design reviews and make practical recommendations related to scalability, performance, security, resiliency, and maintainability.

  • Troubleshoot application, integration, and production issues; identify root causes; and implement sustainable corrective actions.

  • Take strong ownership of DevOps practices for assigned services, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment automation, release readiness, rollback strategies, and environment configuration.

  • Build and maintain production operational capabilities, including logs, metrics, traces, dashboards, alerts, health checks, runbooks, and service-level indicators.

  • Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot containerized workloads using Azure and Kubernetes.

  • Participate in on-call or production-support activities as required by the team and continuously improve incident response, reliability, and recovery practices.

  • Collaborate with DevOps and SRE partners on cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, monitoring, security, scalability, and operational improvements.

  • Apply strong AI skills and AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity, code quality, test coverage, documentation, automation, and troubleshooting. Evaluate and responsibly use tools such as GitHub Copilot and AI-driven engineering or observability capabilities.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced engineers through design discussions, code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing.

  • Participate in hiring activities, including resume reviews, technical questionnaires, and interviews.

  • Communicate technical status, risks, dependencies, and decisions clearly to project and business stakeholders.

  • Contribute to engineering standards, reusable components, documentation, and continuous improvement within the Digital eCommerce organization.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • Five or more years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

  • Strong hands-on experience developing backend applications, microservices, APIs, and integrations.

  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Java, Python, Node.js, or a comparable language.

  • Strong experience designing and consuming REST and GraphQL APIs, including API security, versioning, documentation, and performance considerations.

  • Experience with data modeling, asynchronous processing, event-driven architectures, and service-to-service integrations.

  • Experience with relational or NoSQL databases and a practical understanding of data persistence, performance, consistency, and resiliency.

  • Experience writing automated unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end tests.

  • Strong experience with Git-based development, pull requests, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and release management.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native application development.

  • Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including deploying, configuring, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting workloads.

  • Experience with infrastructure as code, configuration management, environment promotion, secrets management, and automated operational processes.

  • Experience with observability tools such as Datadog or comparable platforms, including logs, metrics, traces, dashboards, alerts, and incident troubleshooting.

  • Strong experience using AI coding assistants, AI-based automation, or AI-enabled developer productivity tools, with an understanding of responsible and secure AI adoption.

  • Ability to read logs, interpret metrics, investigate incidents, and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and ownership skills.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience in eCommerce, digital commerce, order management, fulfillment, subscriptions, billing, customer entitlement, or related domains.

  • Experience integrating Shopify or another commercial eCommerce platform with enterprise backend systems.

  • Experience with Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or comparable event-streaming technologies.

  • Experience with Drools or another business rules engine.

  • Experience with Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, or similar backend frameworks.

  • Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure-native application patterns.

  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar cloud and infrastructure tools.

  • Experience configuring dashboards, alerts, logs, traces, or monitors using Datadog or a comparable observability platform.

  • Experience contributing to automated deployment, rollback, infrastructure automation, or environment-management processes.

  • Familiarity with secure software development, secrets management, API security, and common application vulnerabilities.

  • Experience with subscription commerce, vehicle services, digital activation, or customer-facing transactional systems.

  • Experience using AI coding assistants, AI-based automation, or AI-enabled developer productivity tools in a responsible and secure manner.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.

General Motors Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join Our Global Team

As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, General Motors offers positions that leverage your unique skills. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on aligning your capabilities with the right opportunities for growth within the company.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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