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.
  • 7+ years of experience in backend development.
  • Strong expertise in designing and building high-scale distributed systems.
  • Proficiency with performance tools like K6, JMeter.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like Datadog, Grafana, Dynatrace.
  • Deep understanding of virtualization, memory management, and networking.
  • Proficiency in profiling the technology stack and optimizing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.
  • Analyze, diagnose, and resolve application performance issues in production environments.
  • Design and implement performance optimization strategies for various system components.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks across application code and infrastructure.
  • Implement performance testing and capacity planning strategies.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to enhance resilience and scalability.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with expectations to work on-site 3-4 days a week.
  • Potential support for relocation.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring senior engineers.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin TX IT Innovation Center or Warren Michigan GM Technical Center 3-4 days per week (T-W-Th)

The Role

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer in development to own overall performance of our systems and solution, leading optimization of software and systems to improve site speed, support scalability, reliability and stability. Analyzing metrics based on access to different monitoring tools and working with the respective engineer development teams and architects to design and implement solutions to improve overall site and systems performance (including but not limited to Web Sites, APIs , Database queries and definition of caching strategies) and lead execution of performance and load tests to validate results and prevent performance degradations.

You will be responsible for helping lead our engineering efforts through planning, design and architecture, execution, and ramp. As a technical leader on the team, you will be able to help mentor less experienced engineers, build strong relationships with technical leaders on other teams, and facilitate a strong team culture, applying best practices on Performance Engineering.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.
  • Analyze, diagnose, and resolve application performance issues in production and pre-production environments.
  • Design and implement performance optimization strategies for web, mobile, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks across application code, databases, caching layers, networks, and infrastructure.
  • Implement performance testing, load testing, and capacity planning strategies.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to improve system resilience and scalability.
  • Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.
  • Weigh architectural trade-offs and apply synchronous and asynchronous design patterns
  • Develop datasets and workloads that accurately represent the Production environment.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and trends and evaluate their potential for adoption.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth and development.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience of backend development experience.
  • Strong expertise in designing and building high-scale distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency with performance tools like K6, JMeter.
  • Strong knowledge of monitoring and observability tools like Data dog, Grafana, Dynatrace.
  • Deep understanding of virtualization, memory management and networking.
  • Proficiency in profiling all layers of the Technology stack (Software, OS, network) and optimizing complex applications.
  • Expertise knowledge in Cloud & Container Ecosystem (Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Master's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Proficient in a variety of industry-standard performance testing tools such as K6, NeoLoad, BlazeMeter, and LoadRunner.


#LI-CK1

Gm does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship (e.g., h-1b, tn, stem opt, etc.) Now or in the future.

GM may support relocation for this position.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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