Staff Software Engineer - AMR Robot Simulation

General Motors of Canada; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Staff Robot Simulation Engineer. The role involves developing advanced simulation platforms for autonomous robotic systems, ensuring seamless integration with navigation software, and collaborating with AI experts. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in robotics and programming languages, contributing to innovative solutions in the field.

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in relevant field required.
• Experience with simulation tools and robotic systems essential.
• Knowledge of autonomous robotics and integration workflows highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend 2D and 3D simulation platforms.
• Create simulation scenarios that represent real-world use cases.
• Analyze simulation results to identify software issues.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Knowledge of physics engines

Familiarity with ROS2

Robotics key modules understanding

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Isaac Sim

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Technical Center in the Warren MI three times per week, at minimum.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Staff Robot Simulation Engineer to develop advanced simulat ors that support the development, testing, and validation of autonomous robotic systems. In this role, you will focus on building 2D and 3D simulators, creating scenarios, integrating robot software with simulation platforms, and enabling teams to safely test functionality and behavior before real-world deployment.

You will work cross-functionally with experts in autonomy and AI, contributing to system-level validation and the continuous improvement of system robustness and validation workflows.

About the Organization : The Robotics Software team is pioneering the next generation of autonomous robotic systems, focusing on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and intelligent robotic platforms. We develop full-stack robotics capabilities—from perception and planning to control and system integration—bringing innovative, real-world autonomous solutions to the future of the work.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and extend 2D and 3D simulation platforms to support testing, validation, and performance analysis of autonomous robotic systems.

• Create and maintain simulation scenarios that represent real-world use cases and edge conditions.

• Integrate robot navigation software with simulation platforms .

• Support debugging and testing of robot behavior within the simulated environment.

• Analyze simulation results to identify software or system issues.

• Develop simulation regression and progression testing workflows

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's, Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

• Proficiency in Python or C++.

• Experience with simulation platforms such as Isaac Sim or Gazebo.

• Knowledge of physics engines (e.g., PhysX, Bullet, ODE) or 3D game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) used for robotic simulation.

• Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics middleware.

• Understanding and e xperience of robotics key modules such as localization, mapping, and planning.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:

• Experience with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for simulation-based regression or performance testing

• Experience working with cloud-based simulation systems.

• A V/ADAS integration or industrial automation experience is a bonus.

Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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