Principal Software Engineer, Mapping - ADAS (generalmotors)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join our Mapping team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing and enhancing our mapping pipelines and on-car mapping software to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead. Your expertise will play a critical role in streamlining our mapping processes, ultimately helping us achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

• Analyze existing mapping pipelines and identify areas for optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Design and implement solutions to streamline data ingestion, processing, and output generation within the mapping pipelines.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to enhance throughput and reduce processing times.
• Architect scalable solutions that can handle large volumes of data while maintaining reliability and robustness.
• Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify and address issues within the mapping pipelines.
• Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of mapping pipeline components.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.

Additional Job Description

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on large-scale data processing or mapping technologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or similar, and experience with relevant frameworks and libraries.
• Strong background in optimizing performance and scalability of distributed systems and data pipelines.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Comfortable working in highly ambiguous and dynamic environments

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Mountain View, Austin, Atlanta, Detroit, Warren, Milford], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is $225,000 and $334,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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