Senior Embedded Software Developer - Data Plane
Description
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum
At General Motors, we envision a future characterized by zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are pioneering the next generation of vehicle compute platforms, revolutionizing automotive software development, and integrating seamless connections between cloud and edge resources. Join us as we lead the way towards a sustainable and safe automotive future.
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in data intensive systems to join our dynamic engineering team.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer with a deep understanding of building data intensive pipelines to develop, optimize, and maintain our embedded data plane infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development (C/C++), a passion for open-source technologies, and experience in managing and scaling data flows.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Design, implement, and maintain embedded data plane and processing pipelines using various technologies.
- Optimize and enhance the performance of our data plane for high throughput and low latency.
- Integrate Embedded data collection with various data sinks such as Azure, S3, and other storage systems.
- Develop custom plugins for our data plane as needed to support unique data processing requirements.
- Collaborate with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and operation of logging infrastructure.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data plane software to ensure reliability and stability.
- Contribute to the open-source community by reporting issues, contributing to documentation, and submitting patches.
- Assist with developing and integrating a control plane to manage the distributed architecture on a large scale.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and other related languages (5+ years of hands on development experience).
- Familiarity with QNX and Android.
- Solid understanding of logging and data processing principles.
- Expert in embedded software development and optimization.
- Experience in data plane/ other data intensive pipelines in an embedded environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
- Understanding of network communication and security protocols
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their logging services.
- Experience in building observability and contributions to Fluent Bit or other data intensive open-source projects.
- Knowledge of security best practices in logging and data processing.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
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.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
- Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
- Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
- Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
- Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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