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Staff Software Engineer, SRE

Leading automotive company focused on creating a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.
Austin, TX, USAMountain View, CA, USAWarren, MI, USA
$195,000 - $298,800
Site Reliability
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Automotive

Description For Staff Software Engineer, SRE

General Motors is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, SRE to join their team in driving technological innovation in the automotive industry. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of GM's software systems that support their vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

As a Staff SRE, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing critical infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technologies including cloud platforms, containerization, and distributed systems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $195,000-$298,800, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k matching, and vehicle discounts.

The role requires 8+ years of experience and deep technical expertise in systems engineering, with a focus on automation, monitoring, and incident response. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, reporting to either Austin, TX, Mountain View, CA, or Warren, MI offices three times per week.

GM offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly impact the future of mobility. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with their "Work Appropriately" philosophy, creates a flexible and supportive environment where engineers can thrive and make meaningful contributions.

This position is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about reliability engineering, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of transforming the automotive industry through technology. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, offering opportunities to influence system architecture while maintaining operational excellence.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, SRE

  • Monitoring performance and availability of software systems
  • Developing and maintaining automation tools and infrastructure
  • Analyzing system performance and implementing optimizations
  • Responding to incidents and conducting root cause analysis
  • Collaborating with software development teams
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvement
  • Implementing best practices for reliability and performance

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, SRE

Python
Go
Java
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience with strong foundation in computer science
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java)
  • Solid understanding of operating systems, networking, distributed systems, databases
  • Deep understanding of code execution on hardware and system resources
  • Experience in automating manual processes and building deployment pipelines
  • Experience handling production incidents and root cause analysis
  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to collaborative problem-solving

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, SRE

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Health savings account and wellness incentive
  • Dental, vision and life insurance plans
  • 401K savings plan with company matching
  • Paid vacation & holidays
  • Parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • Global recognition program
  • Employee assistance program

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