Design, develop, and architect scalable Golang software supporting enterprise data architecture. Lead technical design, collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to Agile delivery practices. Ensure software quality through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and operational support while shaping technical roadmaps and architectural direction.
Description
As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Golang, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable software solutions that underpin General Motors' enterprise data architecture. You will drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to our continuous improvement culture within an Agile environment.
Responsibilities:**
* Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable software applications primarily using Golang, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
* Lead the technical design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture principles and strategic objectives.
* Collaborate effectively across multiple cross-functional teams (e.g., product, data science, operations) to understand requirements, define solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
* Mentor and guide junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth, continuous learning, and innovation.
* Drive group problem-solving initiatives, identifying root causes, and implementing effective and sustainable solutions.
* Contribute to the evolution and implementation of our Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices, ensuring efficient and predictable software delivery.
* Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the maintainability, reliability, and security of software products.
* Act as a technical subject matter expert, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and proposing their adoption where beneficial.
* Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
* Champion continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, and automated testing to ensure high software quality and rapid iteration.
Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in software development, with a significant focus on Golang.
* Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance distributed systems.
* Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture principles and patterns.
* Demonstrated ability to provide Cross-Functional Leadership, influencing technical decisions and driving consensus across diverse teams.
* Exceptional skills in Group Problem Solving, with a track record of tackling complex technical challenges effectively.
* Proficiency with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies or similar agile scaling frameworks.
* Expert-level Software Coding abilities in Golang, including concurrency, error handling, and performance optimization.
* Deep understanding of Software Development best practices, including version control (Git), testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Proven Strategic Leadership capabilities, contributing to technical roadmaps and long-term architectural vision.
* Strong commitment to Continuous Learning and staying current with evolving technologies and industry trends.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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 based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your 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.
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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.
As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Golang, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable software solutions that underpin General Motors' enterprise data architecture. You will drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers, and contribute significantly to our continuous improvement culture within an Agile environment.
Responsibilities:**
* Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable software applications primarily using Golang, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
* Lead the technical design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture principles and strategic objectives.
* Collaborate effectively across multiple cross-functional teams (e.g., product, data science, operations) to understand requirements, define solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
* Mentor and guide junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth, continuous learning, and innovation.
* Drive group problem-solving initiatives, identifying root causes, and implementing effective and sustainable solutions.
* Contribute to the evolution and implementation of our Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices, ensuring efficient and predictable software delivery.
* Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the maintainability, reliability, and security of software products.
* Act as a technical subject matter expert, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and proposing their adoption where beneficial.
* Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and operational support.
* Champion continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, and automated testing to ensure high software quality and rapid iteration.
Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
* Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in software development, with a significant focus on Golang.
* Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance distributed systems.
* Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture principles and patterns.
* Demonstrated ability to provide Cross-Functional Leadership, influencing technical decisions and driving consensus across diverse teams.
* Exceptional skills in Group Problem Solving, with a track record of tackling complex technical challenges effectively.
* Proficiency with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies or similar agile scaling frameworks.
* Expert-level Software Coding abilities in Golang, including concurrency, error handling, and performance optimization.
* Deep understanding of Software Development best practices, including version control (Git), testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Proven Strategic Leadership capabilities, contributing to technical roadmaps and long-term architectural vision.
* Strong commitment to Continuous Learning and staying current with evolving technologies and industry trends.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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 based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your 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.
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