Staff Software Engineer

General Motors

Staff Software Engineer leading GM’s MyAccount customer identity platform architecture and web development. Improving secure, scalable customer experiences with Next.js, React, APIs, and TypeScript.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeAustin • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture, web application development, and API design, with a strong focus on improving system performance and reliability. Proven ability to mentor engineers and align technical strategies with business objectives across cross-functional teams.

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Next.js Application DevelopmentAPI Design and DevelopmentSoftware Architecture and Distributed SystemsTechnical Mentorship and CoachingCollaboration Across Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsSoftware Development LifecycleTest AutomationCode Quality ImprovementSystem Performance OptimizationMonitoring and AlertingDesign Patterns

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsTechnical Direction InfluenceProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer Science (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing Web ApplicationsOperational ExcellenceTechnical RoadmapsSecurity-Sensitive SystemsObservability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDistributed SystemsEmber.jsJavaScriptNext.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture, design, and implementation of complex web and platform capabilities across the MyAccount ecosystem
Drive technical strategy and architectural alignment across multiple teams, services, and stakeholder groups
Develop web applications using Next.js, React, JavaScript, and TypeScript where appropriate
Design and develop APIs supporting core business capabilities and long-term platform evolution
Translate business goals into technical plans, engineering roadmaps, and scalable implementation approaches
Improve system reliability, scalability, performance, observability, and developer productivity
Ensure monitoring and alerting are in place for existing applications and new features
Identify and remediate code quality concerns, design inconsistencies, operational weaknesses, and security vulnerabilities
Apply software engineering fundamentals, design patterns, and established frameworks throughout the software development lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust applications
Develop unit and automated tests
Drive clarity on technical tradeoffs and support decisions balancing speed, quality, and maintainability
Mentor and coach engineers across levels through design reviews, technical guidance, and collaboration
Document proposed software solutions and existing systems
Stay current with industry trends and best practices
Uphold GM standards, industry best practices, values, and cultural behaviors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in software development, including significant experience building and evolving customer-facing web applications or platforms at scale
Strong hands-on experience contributing to software project delivery, including deployment and operational ownership
Deep understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, testing strategy, quality assurance, solution validation, and test automation
Strong experience maintaining, debugging, and improving live software applications for stability, performance, and resilience
Ability to drive technical direction and influence architectural decisions across team boundaries without direct authority
Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, design, security, and platform teams
Experience mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar within an organization
Ability to connect technical initiatives to business objectives and make sound decisions in complex problem spaces
Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred: Experience with Next.js, Angular, React, or Ember
Preferred: Experience with customer identity, authentication, account management, consent, profile, or security-sensitive systems
Preferred: Experience modernizing platforms and reducing technical complexity across a large product surface
Preferred: Experience improving observability, reliability, and operational excellence for customer-facing systems
Preferred: Track record of influencing technical roadmaps and delivering cross-functional initiatives with broad organizational impact

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for relocation benefits
GM Total Rewards resources and employee well-being benefits (specific benefits not listed in the posting)