Job Description:
Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary GM location (Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA) three times per week.
The Role
At GM, our Vehicle Configuration and Marketing team builds enterprise -grade platforms that power vehicle configuration, pricing, inventory, and sales systems—including the CarBravo marketplace. Our software delivers accurate, high-quality data and imagery to create seamless digital experiences across all GM brand sites.
We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer with strong technical chops and architectural vision to lead the development of scalable, high-performance backend APIs and services. This role blends hands-on coding with cross-functional technical leadership across data pipelines, microservices , and distributed systems.
You’ll collaborate closely with product, QA, DevOps, and business teams to build innovative, cost-effective solutions that align with GM’s broader platform strategy.
What You’ll Do:
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Architect and evolve distributed systems with a focus on performance, scalability , and maintainability
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Lead the development of backend APIs and services that power customer-facing digital platforms
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Write clean, well-tested, secure code—and guide others to do the same through code reviews and mentorship
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Build and optimize synchronous and asynchronous integrations (REST, GraphQL, Kafka, messaging queues)
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Mentor engineers on architectural design, modern development patterns, and industry best practices
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Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system capabilities and developer efficiency
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical execution with business goals
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Champion CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and system performance
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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8+ years of experience building enterprise -grade backend platforms and services
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Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and scalable microservice architectures
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Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and technologies like Apache Kafka
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Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, K8s/AKS) and Microsoft Azure
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Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud -native storage solutions
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Track record of mentoring engineers and leading technical direction at scale
Additional Information:
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.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Compensation : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
- The salary range for this role is 185,600 to 285,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
