Staff Data Software Developer

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum.

About Us:

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 Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Staff Software Engineer with a deep understanding of building data intensive pipelines to develop, optimize, and maintain our embedded data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development (C/C++, and Android Java/Kotlin), a passion for open-source technologies, and experience in managing and scaling data flows.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure and processing pipelines using various technologies.

• Optimize and enhance the performance of our infrastructure for high throughput and low latency.

• Integrate data collection with various data sinks such as Azure, S3, and other storage systems.

• Develop custom plugins as needed to support unique data processing requirements.

• Collaborate with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and operation of logging infrastructure.

• Monitor and troubleshoot 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.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Android Java/Kotlin, and other related languages (8+ years of hands on development experience).

• Familiarity with QNX and Android.

• Solid understanding of logging and data processing principles.

• Expert in software development and optimization. 

• Experience in data intensive pipelines.

• 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.

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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