As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in mobile applications, you'll develop and maintain cross-platform apps, collaborate with UI/UX designers, and integrate backend APIs while optimizing performance and ensuring compliance.
Description
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join GM's Digital Products Engineering (DPE) organization. This role will focus on building cutting-edge mobile and web applications that power GM's customer energy and vehicle ecosystems. You will collaborate across hardware, software, product, and design teams to deliver intuitive, high-performing digital experiences. You will lead end-to-end development, from concept and architecture through deployment and ongoing maintenance while shaping engineering standards, mentoring teammates, and influencing technical strategy.
What You'll Do
Mobile & Front-End Engineering
Full Stack & Backend Development
Leadership & Collaboration
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
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.
Why Join Us
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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join GM's Digital Products Engineering (DPE) organization. This role will focus on building cutting-edge mobile and web applications that power GM's customer energy and vehicle ecosystems. You will collaborate across hardware, software, product, and design teams to deliver intuitive, high-performing digital experiences. You will lead end-to-end development, from concept and architecture through deployment and ongoing maintenance while shaping engineering standards, mentoring teammates, and influencing technical strategy.
What You'll Do
Mobile & Front-End Engineering
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance React Native mobile applications.
- Collaborate with UX/CX designers and Product Managers to build visually engaging,
- intuitive interfaces.
- Implement unit, UI, and automated tests to ensure app quality and reliability.
- Optimize performance (render cycles, memory usage, responsiveness).
Full Stack & Backend Development
- Build scalable web and mobile features using modern front-end and backend technologies.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React.
- Develop and maintain REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
- Build backend services using Python, Node.js, or Java, ensuring reliability and high availability.
- Design and implement data storage solutions (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis).
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead small-to-medium engineering efforts, ensuring delivery alignment with business goals.
- Mentor junior engineers, support technical decision-making, and uphold engineering excellence.
- Identify and resolve code quality, design inconsistencies, security vulnerabilities, and production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- 3+ years in mobile development with React Native.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native.
- Backend experience with Python, Node.js, or Java.
- Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs and cloud-hosted services.
- Familiarity with native tools (Xcode, Android Studio, IntelliJ).
- Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, Git, and Agile methodologies.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- 4+ years of mobile development experience; 3+ years hands-on React Native.
- Proven experience building production-grade backend APIs using Python.
- Familiarity with Datadog, Heap, or similar observability tools.
- Experience working with microservices architectures
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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
About GM
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.
Why Join Us
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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
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.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Top Skills
Android Studio
Ci/Cd
Intellij
Java
JavaScript
Kotlin
Python
React Native
Swift
Typescript
Xcode
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