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To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Work Arrangement

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

Location

Austin, Texas - GM IT Innovation

Mt. View, California - Mountain View Technical Center

Warren, Michigan - GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center

Milford, Michigan - General Motors Proving Grounds

The Team

Software-defined vehicles are revolutionizing the automotive industry, driven by technological advancements and the growing demand for intelligent, safer, and more environmentally sustainable transportation solutions. At the heart of this transformation is software—the driving force behind communication, security enhancements, real-time updates, data processing, and a seamless user experience. These innovations extend beyond consumer benefits, offering significant advantages for business owners.

The adoption of advanced software solutions serves as a catalyst for increased efficiency, cost reduction, enhanced safety, improved decision-making, and higher employee satisfaction. This enables businesses to achieve their goals and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Additionally, our solutions are designed to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, contributing to the decarbonization of the transportation sector.

At General Motors, we are on an ambitious journey to lead the development of next-generation software solutions for commercial fleet owners and drivers, from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises. As a leading OEM, our vast fleet of GM vehicles operates globally, giving us a unique advantage in controlling both in-vehicle and cloud software. This allows us to deliver seamless solutions in fleet management, energy optimization, transportation logistics, safety systems, and more.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking highly motivated and passionate engineering students and recent graduates to join our team as Software Engineers. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software solutions that enhance the intelligence, safety, and sustainability of our vehicles, ultimately helping business owners achieve their objectives in a rapidly evolving market.

Key Responsibilities Could Include

Backend Development and distributed systems: Develop robust distributed systems, high available infrastructure, scalable backend systems, craft business logic, and expose data through scalable. APIs. Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration and deliver optimal user experiences.
Mobile and Web Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance mobile and web applications. Drive product innovation by architecting, implementing, and testing robust solutions.
Android In-Vehicle Development: Create cutting-edge digital experiences using General Motors' vehicle hardware, pioneering the future of in-vehicle technology.
AI Development: Leverage AI to create groundbreaking user experiences. Research, develop, and deploy AI solutions that drive business value and delight customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Must be graduating between December 2025 and August 2026
Able to work full time, 40 hours a week

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Strong object-oriented design skills and in-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
Proficiency in one or more of the following: Java, C/C++, Golang, Python, Linux, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5.
Experience with distributed systems implementation
Experience with web frameworks such as ReactJS, NodeJS
Expertise in client-server protocol and API design.
Ability to translate multi-functional requirements into practical engineering tasks.
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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.

What you’ll get from us (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.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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