Staff Software Engineer

Job Description

The Role

As a Data Engineering technical leader, you will build industrialized data assets and optimize data pipelines in support of Advance Analytic objectives. You will work closely with our forward-thinking Data Scientists, BI Developers, System Architects and Data Architects to deliver value to our vision for the future. Are you ready to join a future facing team?

What You'll Do

• Architecting, designing, and developing application platforms and leading junior developers, help with requirement analysis, design, implementing and testing software solutions to solve some of the most advanced technical challenges facing the industry.
• Contribute to the full stack technology solution and drive the technical execution.
• Work to solve difficult challenges in software engineering as the scale and suite of our applications grow.
• Partner with key stakeholders in product management and manufacturing system teams to define strategy and requirements.
• Lead cross functional development of new technology from design to deployment
• Collaborate within your own team as well as other IT teams
• Lead a team of software developers, including experienced to new college graduates.
• Help and coach new college hires and team members with software development methodologies, architect solutions and build an innovative team around you.
• Ability to tackle problems quickly and completely
• Ability to identify tasks which require automation and automate them
• A demonstrable understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment
• Solve challenging problems that will revolutionize device level analytics
• Be involved in the fast growing, innovative technologies

EXPERTISE

• Recognized as an expert in their field. Applies highly specialized knowledge and extensive practical experience in the area, as well as organizational expertise across multiple areas within a function or across functions.
• Applies strong business acumen and complex problem-solving techniques to identify, analyze and resolve issues that influence achievement of key functional objectives. Develops new or significantly improves existing policies, methods, and systems. incorporating relevant disciplines, theories, and techniques through independent judgment and discretion.
• Works independently with broad latitude in decisions and actions in a complex environment. Often acts as a subject matter expert in their area of expertise.

COMPLEXITY

• Works on complex issues and assignments that require conceptual thinking, originality and ingenuity of approaches, and a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts to achieve the results. Understands the interrelationships of different aspects and implications of actions.
• Designs and develops impactful and innovative solutions to considerably broad and complex problems, often spanning across multiple disciplines within the business unit. Exercises independent judgement in selecting methods and evaluating criteria for obtaining results.
• Expertly adapts communication style and uses persuasion and occasionally negotiation to convince others to accept new ideas, approaches, concepts, or practices. Deals with situations where differing opinions, past practices or experiences may significantly constrain agreement.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

• Sets objectives and takes responsibility for achieving metrics and Key Performance Indicators that directly influence the attainment of results, providing measurable contributions to functional outcomes and aligning with GM's strategic priorities.
• Contributes innovative, impactful ideas, and leads large projects with broad visibility. Develops, plans, and implements solutions that require integration of multiple related teams or larger teams of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Champions change management and role models GM's behaviors necessary to maintain a productive team without inhibiting individuality and personal diversity. May serve as an indirect leader within their function.
• Their contributions drive the delivery of results that impact various departments and or functions and directly contribute to execution of functional strategies.

Additional Job Description

What You'll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years with object-oriented languages: Java, Scala, C++, Python, etc.
• 8+ years of experience leading engineering teams that develop both structured query and significant object-oriented analysis, design, and programming
• At least 5 years of hands on experience with Big Data Tools: Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, etc.
• 5+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems
• Proficient in using messaging such as RabbitMQ, Kafka/Pulsar
• 10+ years experience with SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle
• Experience working with Visual studio, Azure, and IntelliJ
• Experience using SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, IntelliJ, test tools, JUnit, Query analyzer, performance tuning, DevOps CI/CD pipeline, Jira, Github and Github actions
• Real Time API for accessing Large Data from Cloud

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering experience developing in Azure or AWS or GCS experience and or Databricks cloud platform
• 7+ years industry experience as an Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineer with experience in an agile environment
• Performance Tuning and Optimization of Spark/Scala jobs
• Leadership experience developing and testing cloud-based applications using Scala, PySpark
• Ability to manage and lead multiple teams with autonomy and accountability for results

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, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $165,000- $270,900. 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 (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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