Senior Backend Engineer for Scalable Commercial Software

RiseMe; Sunnyvale (TX); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend services for GM Commercial Software. You will design, build, and scale high-performance systems influencing fleet management, logistics, and energy optimization.

You will collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams while mentoring junior engineers and exploring new technologies. This hybrid role offers meaningful impact and opportunities across GM’s software platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years backend software development
• Experience with distributed systems and SOA
• Proficiency in Java/Scala/Kotlin + SpringBoot
• Production-grade code with tests and clear docs
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, systems
• Experience with NoSQL and relational DB
• Customer-focused and collaborative
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable services and systems
• Build and launch new capabilities that add value for customers and internal teams
• Uphold high engineering standards with quality and observability
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams
• Mentor engineers early in their careers
• Explore new technologies to enrich the stack
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical deep dives

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

Java/Scala/Kotlin

SpringBoot

CS fundamentals

NoSQL & SQL

Customer focus

Communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

SpringBoot

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend services for GM Commercial Software. You will design, build, and scale high-performance systems influencing fleet management, logistics, and energy optimization.

You will collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams while mentoring junior engineers and exploring new technologies. This hybrid role offers meaningful impact and opportunities across GM’s software platforms.