Lead full-lifecycle software development integrating robots and plant-floor devices with manufacturing data systems. Build, maintain, debug, optimize, and secure production applications using C++, Java, Azure, ROS, testing, CI/CD, and agile practices. Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, OT/IT, and data teams; support on-call operations, resolve urgent production issues, mentor developers, and conduct code reviews.
Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin TX IT Innovation Center or Warren Michigan 3 days per week (T-W-Th)
The Role
The Manufacturing Data Engineering organization designs, builds, and maintains scalable data systems for manufacturing, with a focus on key domains such as process, materials, sustainability, labor relations, safety, and facility data, and it owns battery data analytics. Our mission is to create enterprise data platforms and products that transform raw manufacturing data into trusted, governed insights that enable data-driven decisions across the business.
Device Core Engineering is responsible for the plant-floor device data pipeline. Our charter is to make high-quality manufacturing device data reliably available in the cloud so analytics, AI , and operational teams can improve throughput, quality, maintenance, and cost across GM's plants.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead integration with robotic devices and capture production data from plants across the global manufacturing network.
What You'll Do
Work Schedule & On-Call Expectations
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Gm does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship (e.g., h-1b, tn, stem opt, etc.) Now or in the future.
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.
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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.
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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.
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin TX IT Innovation Center or Warren Michigan 3 days per week (T-W-Th)
The Role
The Manufacturing Data Engineering organization designs, builds, and maintains scalable data systems for manufacturing, with a focus on key domains such as process, materials, sustainability, labor relations, safety, and facility data, and it owns battery data analytics. Our mission is to create enterprise data platforms and products that transform raw manufacturing data into trusted, governed insights that enable data-driven decisions across the business.
Device Core Engineering is responsible for the plant-floor device data pipeline. Our charter is to make high-quality manufacturing device data reliably available in the cloud so analytics, AI , and operational teams can improve throughput, quality, maintenance, and cost across GM's plants.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead integration with robotic devices and capture production data from plants across the global manufacturing network.
What You'll Do
- Own full lifecycle application development using standard frameworks, coding standards, and design patterns for interfacing with robots and other plant-floor devices
- Develop high-quality software applications using sound, repeatable, industry-standard methodologies
- Demonstrate proficiency across multiple programming languages, tools, and technologies
- Perform performance tuning, profiling, and usability assessment/improvement
- Identify and remediate software issues related to code quality, security, patterns/frameworks, and usability
- Debug, maintain, and enhance live software systems used in manufacturing plant-floor applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across the organization (manufacturing engineering, controls, OT/IT, and data teams)
- Mentor junior software developers and review code to uphold team standards and best practices
Work Schedule & On-Call Expectations
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical operations
- Support urgent production issues outside standard business hours when needed
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Minimum 10 years of professional software development experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience developing applications for robot interactions
- Excellent technical knowledge of C++, Java and Python
- Demonstrated inclination toward artificial intelligence and machine learning, with the ability to apply emerging AI/ML technologies to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
- Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Azure resources
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD , testing, and documentation
- Experience working in an agile/scrum environment
- ROS application design and development experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of multiple programming languages and code reuse strategies
- Proven track record of maintaining and debugging live production software systems
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Previous experience in manufacturing and robotics
- Master's degree in computer science or a related field
- Experience with cloud-based distributed systems
- Experience supporting mission-critical or real-time applications where uptime and performance are essential
#LI-CK1
Gm does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship (e.g., h-1b, tn, stem opt, etc.) Now or in the future.
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.
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