General Motors

Staff Software Engineer

General Motors$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years of software engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in front-end development using React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks.
  • Strong backend development skills with Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience with distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and application integrations.
  • Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and practices.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects with autonomy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of full stack solutions for vehicle authenticated web experiences.
  • Drive the development of reusable and performant React components and UI practices.
  • Design and develop backend services and APIs supporting product capabilities and integrations.
  • Own technical initiatives from design to continuous improvement, ensuring quality and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical strategy and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Influence architectural decisions and engineering standards across teams and workstreams.
  • Identify system risks and lead efforts to improve performance and maintainability.

Benefits

  • Eligible for relocation benefits.
  • Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement, reporting to the Austin, TX location three times a week.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

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


About the Role:

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help build and enhance owner authenticated web experiences where customers interact with their vehicle, account, and ownership features across GM digital experiences.

This role will contribute across both the front end and back end, with a strong emphasis on React-based UI development and Java-based services. Within this space, the strategic web direction is aligned to the Global Web Platform stack built on React, while the current backend model includes Java and Spring Boot services that act as gateway and business-layer components.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who can lead complex technical initiatives, shape architecture, influence engineering direction across teams, and deliver high-quality solutions with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable full stack solutions for owner authenticated web experiences across web applications and supporting backend services.

  • Drive front-end engineering direction through reusable, accessible, and performant React components, patterns, and modern UI practices aligned to GM web platform direction.

  • Design and evolve Java and Spring Boot backend services and APIs that support customer-facing product capabilities, integrations, scalability, and operational excellence.

  • Own complex technical initiatives end to end across the front end and back end, from solution design and implementation through rollout, support, and continuous improvement.

  • Partner with product, design, and peer engineering teams to shape technical strategy and deliver high-impact owner-facing authenticated web capabilities.

  • Influence application architecture, platform patterns, and engineering standards across multiple workstreams and teams.

  • Proactively identify system risks, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt, and lead efforts to improve reliability, maintainability, and developer efficiency.

  • Guide code reviews, testing strategy, CI/CD practices, and production readiness to ensure high-quality software delivery.

  • Mentor and support engineers across the team, raising the bar on design quality, implementation practices, and technical decision-making.

  • Collaborate effectively across teams and domains, connecting technical execution to broader GM digital platform initiatives and business goals.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 8 years of software engineering experience.

  • Deep front-end development expertise with React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript frameworks, architecture patterns, and tooling.

  • Strong backend development expertise with Java and Spring Boot or comparable enterprise Java frameworks.

  • Experience designing, building, and evolving distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and integrations between front-end applications and backend services.

  • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including system design, version control, testing, debugging, performance optimization, and software development lifecycle practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives with a high degree of autonomy and sound engineering judgment.

  • Ability to influence technical direction, drive standards, and make decisions that improve scalability, maintainability, quality, and delivery effectiveness.

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence peers, partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, and mentor other engineers.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Experience leading modernization of legacy web applications to React-based architectures.

  • Experience with micro-frontend or modular web application patterns.

  • Familiarity with design systems, reusable component libraries, and shared platform capabilities.

  • Experience supporting customer identity, account, profile, or ownership-related digital products.

  • Experience with cloud-native application development, observability, and production support in enterprise environments.

  • Experience mentoring engineers and shaping engineering best practices across a team or organization.

Additional Information:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.)

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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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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