Senior Robotics Engineer, Vehicle Autonomy & Controls

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 185,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Relocation benefits

Company vehicle program

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Technical Lead in Embodied AI for the Local Planner Controller team. You will drive multi-quarter roadmaps for vehicle dynamics and controls, architect interfaces with perception, prediction and planning components, and lead cross-functional reviews to deliver reliable autonomy features for GM's Super Cruise system.

The role emphasizes safety, compute efficiency, and scalable software in a dynamic, collaborative environment with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning (B.S. with strong experience may count).
• 5+ years in motion planning or related field.
• Deep understanding of optimal controls and trajectory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-quarter roadmaps for vehicle dynamics and controls software.
• Architect designs and interfaces with perception, prediction and planning systems.
• Lead software engineering best practices and drive verification strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safety-critical mindset

Problem-solving ability

Passion for self-driving technology

Education

Ph.D./M.S. in controls/optimization/path planning

Tools

C++

Python

ROS

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Technical Lead in Embodied AI for the Local Planner Controller team. You will drive multi-quarter roadmaps for vehicle dynamics and controls, architect interfaces with perception, prediction and planning components, and lead cross-functional reviews to deliver reliable autonomy features for GM's Super Cruise system.

The role emphasizes safety, compute efficiency, and scalable software in a dynamic, collaborative environment with remote work options.