General Motors

Senior Software Engineer – Go (Golang)

General Motors • $160K — $200K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Go fundamentals and knowledge of concurrency and parallel processing.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, gRPC services, and backend systems.
  • Background in distributed systems or microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools.
  • Proficiency with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services for GM infotainment systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable, high-performance Go code ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.
  • Build optimized systems focusing on memory efficiency and low latency.
  • Contribute to system architecture and drive technical solutions for product requirements.
  • Own defect lifecycle processes including analysis, resolution, and validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated software solutions.
  • Lead design and code reviews to ensure high-quality solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and promote best coding and design practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Retirement savings plan offerings.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance programs for continued education.
  • Employee assistance program available.
  • GM vehicle discounts and additional perks.
Full Job Description

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer – Go (Golang), you will design, develop, and deliver high-performance middleware and application software solutions supporting GM’s next-generation in-vehicle infotainment platforms and connected vehicle systems.

You will play a critical role in building scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that enable advanced user experiences, vehicle integration, and cloud-connected capabilities. This role requires strong technical expertise, ownership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services, middleware, and platform applications for GM infotainment and connected systems
  • Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance Go code; ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and resiliency
  • Build high-throughput systems optimized for memory efficiency, low latency, and overall performance
  • Contribute to system architecture and design, driving technical solutions aligned with platform and product requirements
  • Own the end-to-end defect lifecycle, including root cause analysis, resolution, validation, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Integration, Product, Platform, Design) to deliver robust and integrated software solutions
  • Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions
  • Mentor and coach engineers, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and system design
  • Utilize Agile development processes, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, and Retrospectives
  • Adhere to GM’s software development processes, ensuring quality and alignment with architectural standards.

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Go fundamentals (structs, interfaces, channels, goroutines) and deep understanding of concurrency and parallel processing
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, gRPC services, and backend systems
  • Experience designing and building distributed systems or microservices architectures
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and modern development tools
  • Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases and data-driven applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across distributed teams.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience in automotive software development, particularly infotainment systems, clusters, or vehicle middleware
  • Understanding of the Vehicle Development Process (VDP) or similar automotive lifecycle processes
  • Experience with system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing) and production support
  • Exposure to safety-critical or real-time systems.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 and $200,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job 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.

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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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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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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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