General Motors · 11 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Mapping
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $285K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Motors is on a mission to build the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in distributed backend systems to design and implement scalable systems for autonomous vehicle mapping.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable, reliable, distributed backend systems to support national-scale mapping
Design and evolve data pipelines and microservices for map ingestion, transformation, storage, and release
Own end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects, including defining milestones, aligning stakeholders, and mentoring ICs across functions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Localization, Perception, Simulation, and Offboard teams to define data contracts and ensure system interoperability
Drive technical excellence by conducting system-level design reviews, mentoring engineers, and setting the standard for code quality, testing, and documentation
Diagnose and resolve large-scale system issues across services, data pipelines, and production environments
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in distributed system design, performance optimization, and backend architecture within Mapping and potentially across GM AV
Help shape technical roadmaps and hiring plans for growing distributed systems expertise across the org
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating scalable distributed systems in production
Bachelors degree in related field or relevant work experience
Strong proficiency in Python (optional C++, TypeScript), and system-level programming fundamentals
Deep understanding of databases, caching, data modeling, and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Proven experience building and deploying distributed systems on major cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure
Experience with data orchestration pipelines and ETL mechanisms (eg. airflow)
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional technical initiatives, influencing architectural decisions across teams, and mentoring senior engineers
Preferred
Experience with mapping, geospatial data, or robotics systems (e.g., Localization, Perception)
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle software stack, including the map-data lifecycle and software safety standards
Experience in CI/CD pipeline design, large-scale deployment strategies, or cloud-native architecture
Proficiency with Linux systems, container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed logging/metrics systems
Knowledge of machine learning data pipelines or HD map labeling infrastructure
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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