General Motors

Software Engineer

General Motors$93K — $142K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • 3+ years in software engineering with Java and OOP concepts.
  • Experience with full SDLC and test-driven development.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure like Azure and microservices.
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and event-based messaging.
  • Familiar with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Unix/Linux scripting.
  • Strong communication skills and teamwork focus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in estimating and designing work increments.
  • Follow specified software development methodologies consistently.
  • Quickly design, develop, and deliver software regularly.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
  • Provide production support and resolve incidents as needed.
  • Assist with technology evaluations and upgrades.
  • Report on the status of software development tasks.

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellbeing programs including medical and dental.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Retirement savings plan and life insurance options.
  • Paid vacation and holidays with tuition assistance.
  • 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 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

As a Software Engineer, you will develop code for high performance back-end services for Vehicle Domain – VCS both on-prem and in the cloud. You will have a strong foundation in software development, databases, and integration of solutions across services. You will work with a team of experienced software engineers, subject matter experts, architects, and quality engineers as you develop code, and deploy solutions to meet our requirements. As a software engineer, you will also be working closely with our program and product teams to work on prioritized features and work towards the objectives set forth.

You will participate in the team’s scrum ceremonies, deployment and other devops activities. You are expected to understand the value of elegant and maintainable software design, and the importance of building solutions that matter. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a passion for technology and a desire to enhance our services, develop new services while maintaining their continuous availability.

This role also provides an opportunity to work across multiple teams within the organization to integrate our solutions with other domain services.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist in estimating and design work that is just-in-time and sized in small increments.
  • Consistently follow the specified software development methodology
  • Quickly design, develop, and deliver new software in regular increments.
  • Follow best practices for software development, including high quality code, automated tests, documenting, monitoring and continue to raise the bar.
  • Be on call for production support, perform root cause analysis, resolve incidents, solve problems.
  • Assist in performing technology evaluations, technology upgrades, tool upgrades, implement prototypes.
  • Report status of assigned software development and/or maintenance tasks

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of software engineering & development experience utilizing industry standard design patterns in common languages such as Java including Object oriented concepts.
  • Experience delivering Java / JEE Business Solutions utilizing full software development lifecycle (SDLC). Knowledgeable in test-driven development techniques (TDD, Junit, mocks). 
  • Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. Azure) including development of microservices using CI-CD with Spring, Spring boot, PaaS capabilities.
  • Knowledgeable with multiple interface patterns including RESTful APIs or event-based messaging. Familiarity with Java / JEE Business Solutions utilizing full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO), GitHub, Artifactory, and similar systems along with experience in Unix/Linux shell scripting
  • Familiarity with iterative and incremental development on product-focused teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively translate feedback, needs and solutions.
  • Strong teamwork focus and the ability to foster collaboration within and across teams. Ability to clearly connect with peers, as well as both business and technical focused teams.
  • Knowledgeable in iterative and incremental development on product-focused teams practicing code reviews.

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience developing 12-factor microservices utilizing Continuous Integration, Build, and Delivery w/Spring, Spring Boot, platform, and infrastructure-as-a-service technologies & capabilities and their corresponding services (object store, configuration management, service registries, etc.). Azure cloud experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Big Data technologies and developing in Hadoop ecosystem, i.e. Databricks, Hadoop, Hbase, Hive, Scala, SPARK, Sqoop, Flume, Kafka, Python
  • Experience with Oracle and/or Postgres, NoSQL with Yugabyte, and/or Cassandra and/or Cosmos, a plus with competency in writing basic SQL and experience with JPA.
  • Experience with the Datadog, ELK stack and dashboarding within Grafana, Datadog to support production applications (end user, customer, or business stakeholder visible)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation: 

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $93,800 - $142,350. 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. 

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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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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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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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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