Senior Software Engineer - Mobile

General Motors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Mobile Senior Software Engineer to design and build cutting-edge mobile applications. You will own end-to-end development from concept to deployment, collaborating with UI/UX, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality apps.

Responsibilities include developing with React Native, building APIs, writing tests, and leading full lifecycle delivery while ensuring performance, security, and maintainability in a hybrid setup based in Austin or Warren.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• 5+ years of experience in Mobile development.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, debugging, and software delivery.
• Must have experience as part of a software project delivery effort. (Deployments)
• Knowledge of Software testing, quality assurance and solutions testing including automation
• Knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software applications

Responsibilities

• Developing mobile application using React Native framework.
• Develop APIs to support mobile functionality while keeping up to date with terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps.
• Translating code into user-friendly applications and collaborating with internal teams to develop functional mobile applications in a fast-paced environment.
• Writing unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions.
• Full lifecycle application development using standard design patterns/frameworks.
• Assists with performance tuning and usability assessment/improvement.
• Proactively addressing software issues such as code quality, pattern mismatch, and security concerns.
• Documenting software solutions and ensure GM standards are met.
• Understanding and maintaining compliance with GM standards and industry standard methodology.
• Modeling GM behaviors and crafting a winning culture.
• Playing a leadership role in the team.

Skills

Software development experience

Mobile development

AI-assisted development tools

Project delivery

Software testing

Live software maintenance

React Native

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude

Job description

Hybrid:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

Job Description

Hybrid:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

As a Mobile Senior Software Engineer, your focus will be on creating cutting‑edge mobile applications that provide an exceptional user experience. You will be responsible for the entire app development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Your role will involve working closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and software engineers to transform concepts into functional, visually appealing, and performant mobile apps. Your expertise in mobile development frameworks and platforms will be instrumental in crafting user‑friendly and feature‑rich applications for various mobile devices.

What You’ll Do

• Developing mobile application using React Native framework.
• Developing application programming interfaces (APIs) to support mobile functionality while keeping up to date with terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps.
• Translating code into user‑friendly applications. They collaborate with internal teams to develop functional mobile applications while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Remaining up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps
• Writing unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions.
• Full lifecycle application development using standard design patterns/frameworks
• Assists with Performance tuning, usability assessment/improvement.
• Proactively engaging in the identification/remediation of software issues such as code quality, pattern mismatch, and security issues related to the code or solution/configuration.
• Documenting software solutions and ensure that technical documentation meets GM standards.
• Understanding and maintaining compliance with GM standards and industry standard methodology.
• Holding themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors.
• Modeling GM behaviors and crafting a winning culture.
• Play a leadership role in the team.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development,
• 5+ years of experience in Mobile development
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, debugging, and software delivery
• Must have experience as part of a software project delivery effort. (Deployments)
• Knowledge of Software testing, quality assurance and solutions testing including automation
• Knowledge of maintaining and debugging live software applications

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in React Native
• 10+ years software development experience

Additional Information

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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