Staff Software Developer - Data Plane

Cadillac / GM; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join General Motors as a Staff Software Engineer to drive the development of data intensive pipelines crucial for our embedded data infrastructure. Engage in optimizing performance and collaborating with teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of automotive software solutions, all while working towards a sustainable automotive future.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on development experience in C/C++.
• Familiarity with QNX, Android, AWS, GCP, Azure.
• Strong understanding of data processing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines for high throughput.
• Integrate data collection with data sinks like Azure, S3.
• Troubleshoot data plane software for reliability.

Skills

Proficiency in C

Proficiency in C++

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

QNX

Android

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 80 KM radius of Markham Elevation Centre or Oshawa Elevation Centre, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum. At General Motors, we envision a future characterized by zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion. We are pioneering the next generation of vehicle compute platforms, revolutionizing automotive software development, and integrating seamless connections between cloud and edge resources. Join us as we lead the way towards a sustainable and safe automotive future. We are seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer with expertise in data intensive systems to join our dynamic engineering team. The Role We are looking for a skilled Staff Software Engineer with a deep understanding of building data intensive pipelines to develop, optimize, and maintain our embedded data plane infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development (C/C++), a passion for open-source technologies, and experience in managing and scaling data flows. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Design, implement, and maintain data plane and processing pipelines using various technologies. Optimize and enhance the performance of our data plane for high throughput and low latency. Integrate data collection with various data sinks such as Azure, S3, and other storage systems. Develop custom plugins for our data plane as needed to support unique data processing requirements. Collaborate with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and operation of logging infrastructure. Monitor and troubleshoot data plane software to ensure reliability and stability. Contribute to the open-source community by reporting issues, contributing to documentation, and submitting patches. Assist with developing and integrating a control plane to manage the distributed architecture on a large scale.

Additional DescriptionYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and other related languages (8+ years of hands on development experience). Familiarity with QNX and Android. Solid understanding of logging and data processing principles. Expert in software development and optimization. Experience in data plane/ other data intensive pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) Understanding of network communication and security protocols Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their logging services. Experience in building observability and contributions to Fluent Bit or other data intensive open-source projects. Knowledge of security best practices in logging and data processing. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. Benefits Overview The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others: Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave; Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits; Life insurance plans to cover you and your family; Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement; GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends. #LI-BG1

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