Senior Data Engineer - Architecture

General Motors (GM)

Closes in 5 days Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jun 25, 2026 (soon)

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General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Engineer - Architecture

The Senior Data Engineer role within the Physical eCommerce Software Engineering team at GM’s Digital Products Engineering organization involves leading architectural design and platform strategy for scalable, governed data solutions. This includes defining enterprise data models, improving data quality, and driving long-term architectural improvements while partnering with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, mastery in SQL and data modeling, and expertise in automotive data standards like ACES and PIES. Additionally, proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python or Java is required. Experience in cloud migrations, eCommerce platforms, and HCL Commerce is a plus. The role demands technical leadership, mentorship of junior engineers, and the ability to align data architecture with business goals for seamless customer experiences at scale.

What you'll do

  • Drive the design, governance, and evolution of database schemas and enterprise data models.
  • Define target-state architecture for data pipelines supporting Parts and Accessories catalogs.
  • Identify gaps in existing processes and design architectural solutions for new capabilities.
  • Improve reliability of data platforms by reducing incident counts and time to resolve issues.
  • Establish standards for data modeling, lifecycle management, integration design, and platform performance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and facilitate a strong team culture focused on continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of professional data engineering experience
  • Mastery in SQL, data modeling, and modern programming languages like Python or Java
  • Expertise in automotive data standards (ACES and PIES)
  • Proficiency in core relational databases and NoSQL technologies
  • Experience driving architecture changes for world-class data solutions
  • Strong communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers
  • Professional experience with Azure, cloud migrations, and eCommerce platforms

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