Full Time

Senior Backend Software Engineer, Commercial Software & Services

General Motors
Sunnyvale, CA
$140,000 - $200,000* / year (about $67–$96 an hour)

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Senior Backend Software Engineer, Commercial Software & Services usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, and maintains the server-side logic and infrastructure that powers commercial software and services. This role involves writing efficient, reusable, and testable code, as well as collaborating with front-end engineers and product managers. Responsibilities often include database management, API development, and ensuring the scalability and security of systems. Senior engineers are expected to mentor junior team members and contribute to architectural decisions.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go, experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and version control systems (e.g., Git) is generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for building robust and scalable systems, and a desire to lead and mentor others thrive in this role.

A full-time year is 2,080 hours: $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes, and $50,000 a year is $24.04 an hour. Pay calculator →

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