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Senior Software Engineer- Global Design IT

3 days ago Austin, TX

Description

Workplace Classification:

Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary work location (Warren, MI or Austin, TX) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Team:

We are the Global Design IT software engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering & Quality IT (VEQ IT) organization at GM. Our team supports the design development of every GM production and concept vehicle. We are on the forefront of the development of transformative business processes accelerating the design of the future vehicles.

We are seeking an outstanding and seasoned software engineer passionate about developing and delivering resilient, hands-off AI and cloud-supported IT solutions. This role collaborates with a skilled team of software engineers proficient in full stack web and desktop development, alongside system analysts specializing in requirements development, analysis, and failure mode analysis. The successful candidate will drive the delivery of industry-first capabilities and support their implementation across GM Design locations globally.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Writes code that meets nonfunctional requirements (security, maintainability, performance, scalability, functional safety, efficiency, deployability) and ensures software quality by integrating testing early in development.
  • Collaborates with IT and business partner organizations to develop the validated set of IT program requirements.
  • Executes on tasks with a strong level of autonomy, demonstrating independent ability to investigate and solve problems, formulate and execute novel approaches to problem solving and feature development.
  • Leads the development of a resilient IT architecture enabling cloud supported code deployment with hands-off operations.
  • Drives modern IT development processes within the Persistent Team enabling. Daily Builds of a fully observable application supporting global distributed operations.
  • Capable of suggesting features that enhance business productivity.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of experience in web and desktop applications
  • 5+ years of experience contributing to the architecture definition, documentation and design of new and existing systems (architecture, design patterns, reliability, observability, automated testing, daily builds and scaling)
  • Expertise in one or more technologies with a focus in transforming to AI/ML Python, Java, C#, .NET including front-end technologies like Angular and React U
  • Experience in Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS/GCP), Docker, K8s, Databricks, Kafka, Quarkus, PostgresSQL, FastAPI
  • Experience with Distributed Systems
  • Demonstrated ability to understand the tech stack, debug code and tests
  • Experience in working in an environment with leveraged horizontal teams in IT
  • Experience in collaborating with program management teams
  • Enthusiastic about the opportunity of impacting the Design business and culture from the bottom up

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

  • C, C++, TeamCenter knowledge, familiarity with CAD tools and 3D math data
  • Experience in Jira and GitHub

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.)

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202512095
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-29T00:40:38

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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