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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Sunnyvale, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Backend, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/staff-backend-software-engineer-sunnyvale-tx-usa-58894308 ## About the Role Experteer Overview In this role you build and maintain large-scale backend systems and APIs to support mission-critical services. You will lead the technical design of distributed architectures and mentor code quality, security, and performance. You will diagnose complex production issues and steer remediation efforts, with travel and hybrid work expected. You join a team focused on scalable, reliable backend platforms that enable GM's software-enabled automotive initiatives, delivering impact at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend systems and APIs for core applications * Lead technical design and implementation of distributed, service-oriented and event-driven architectures * Review code and designs to ensure quality, reliability, security, and performance * Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analysis and remediation * Travel up to 20% for on-site collaboration when needed * Adapt to hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and report to local office Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and 6 years of experience * 5 years in backend with Java and Kotlin; experience building distributed systems and microservices * 4 years in RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, event-driven systems; experience with relational and NoSQL databases * 3 years in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerized environments, CI/CD, automated testing, deployment; security concepts in backend systems Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you build and maintain large-scale backend systems and APIs to support mission-critical services. You will lead the technical design of distributed architectures and mentor code quality, security, and performance. You will diagnose complex production issues and steer remediation efforts, with travel and hybrid work expected. You join a team focused on scalable, reliable backend platforms that enable GM's software-enabled automotive initiatives, delivering impact at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend systems and APIs for core applications * Lead technical design and implementation of distributed, service-oriented and event-driven architectures * Review code and designs to ensure quality, reliability, security, and performance * Troubleshoot production issues and lead root-cause analysis and remediation * Travel up to 20% for on-site collaboration when needed * Adapt to hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) and report to local office Tasks * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and 6 years of experience * 5 years in backend with Java and Kotlin; experience building distributed systems and microservices * 4 years in RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, event-driven systems; experience with relational and NoSQL databases * 3 years in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerized environments, CI/CD, automated testing, deployment; security concepts in backend systems Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)