Frontend Developer Government Jobs in Austin, TX

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Austin, TX three times per week.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team that is revolutionizing the automotive retail experience by building high-performance, customer-centric digital storefronts for GM's global vehicle commerce platform.

You will design and develop scalable, accessible, and reusable UI components using TypeScript, React/Next.js, and SolidJS web components, powering seamless vehicle inventory search, filtering, and discovery experiences across devices and markets. You'll work within a micro frontend architecture using a monorepo, contribute to our internal design system, and drive innovation through behavior analytics, accessibility best practices, and performance optimization.

A core focus of this role is Automation, AI Enablement, and Modernization— you will champion AI-assisted development practices, automate repetitive workflows, and continuously modernize the frontend stack to keep pace with evolving web standards and tooling.

This role requires strong technical depth in modern frontend engineering, a solid understanding of distributed and event-driven systems, and the ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions at global scale. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who thrives in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment and is committed to continuous learning and technical excellence.

• Experience building search-driven UIs with advanced filtering, faceted navigation, sorting, and pagination over large vehicle inventory datasets
• Familiarity with real-time data feeds and event-driven UI updates to reflect live inventory availability, pricing changes, and dealer allocations
• Experience building responsive media galleries with optimized image loading (lazy loading, progressive rendering, CDN strategies) for vehicle photography and 360° views
• Understanding of location-based experiences— map integrations, geolocation-aware dealer/inventory lookup, and proximity-based search results
• Ability to build comparison and shortlisting experiences that allow users to evaluate multiple vehicles side‑by‑side with dynamic pricing and feature breakdowns

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in frontend software development, with a proven track record in designing scalable component architectures
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Next.js with deep understanding of modern frontend patterns (hooks, server components, SSR/SSG, ISR)
• Hands‑on experience with SolidJS or similar reactive frameworks, ideally building web components (Custom Elements) for modular, framework-agnostic delivery
• Strong command of CSS/SASS/Tailwind CSS with experience implementing responsive, brand-themed designs across multiple markets
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern programming paradigms including micro frontends, component-driven development, and reactive programming
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor peers, and drive strategic decisions aligned with business goals
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams (product, design, backend, DevOps)

• Experience designing and building reusable UI/Web component libraries and contributing to or consuming an enterprise design system
• Hands‑on experience with backend Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, Azure, and CICD
• Expertise in accessibility programming (WCAG 2.x compliance) to meet regulatory standards and enhance user inclusivity across global markets
• Proficiency in frontend testing and quality tooling— Vitest, Playwright, BrowserStack, or equivalent — including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end test automation
• Experience with micro frontend architecture and modular build systems (Turborepo, Vite, Rollup) supporting independent deployable packages within a monorepo
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) throughout the SDLC to accelerate delivery

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.)