Staff Software Engineer - Data Delivery

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

The Data Delivery team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with a proven track record building large scale data streaming platforms.  The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining data-related systems comprising high throughput data streams, data curation and data storage / file system architectures, data security and governance, as well as inline inferencing and AI algorithms.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a scalable data platform to support continuing increases in data volume and complexity.
• Develop data pipelines to ingest, process, and curate large volumes of data using Java, Akka, Apache Flink and similar technologies.
• Support the infrastructure required for optimal ingestion, transformation, and delivery of data.
• Design and implement rigorous data validation, governance, and quality checks to uphold data integrity.
• Mentor & Support junior engineers by providing guidance, coaching and educational opportunities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• At least 7 years of hands on experience with Java, Kafka, Pulsar, Apache Flink etc.
• You have mastery with databases - Advanced SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra
• Proven cloud experience and strong familiarity with at least one cloud platform (Microsoft Azure - preferred , AWS, GCP).
• Experience in building distributed data processing micro-services and high-quality, scalable data products.
• 10 or more years with object-oriented programming languages
• Ability to tackle problems quickly and completely
• Ability to identify tasks which require automation and automate them
• A demonstrable understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment
• Good understanding and experience with CI/CD practices.

Additional Job Description

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

Compensation: 

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $165,000- $253,200. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. 
• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. 

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.

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