Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics and Controls)
Job Description
Job Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Role:
As a
Technical Lead you will be a
senior individual contributor
in
the
Local Planner Controller
team within Embodied AI
.
We formulate and solve optimization problems online, considering kinematic feasibility, collision
avoidance
and ride comfort.
In this role,
you will provide cross-functional technical leadership for
vehicle dynamics, estimation and
controls
systems
used
in
GMs
Super Cruise
system
.
You will define the technical vision and multi-quarter roadmap for
vehicle dynamics and controls software
, drive design quality from architecture through validation, and align multiple teams to ship reliable, scalable autonomy capabilities that meet company goals.
What
you’ll
be doing:
Shape
the
technical
vision
by
own
ing
multi-
quarter
roadmap
designs
for
vehicle dynamics and
controls
software
.
Architect and
implement
system designs and interface contracts
with
perception
, prediction
and
planning
systems
, ensuring
deliverables meet
performance targets and safety constraints.
Lead technical reviews and drive software engineering best practices
across the team and the larger organization.
Contribute to Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and Super
Cruise
development
.
Guide other developers through system design and implementation
focusing on
safety, comfort,
and
compute
efficiency
.
Establish verification and validation strategies for the vehicle dynamics and controls software
, including simulation and on-road
testing
validation gates.
Partner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product
to
generate requirements for
onboard systems
.
Lead root-cause investigations for complex integration issues, using data-driven techniques and principled experimentation, proactively creating test plans for new
features
and defining useful metrics for analyzing performance
Mentor engineers across teams, raising the bar on technical judgment, design quality, and execution discipline without direct people management responsibilities.
Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.
Develop and oversee top-tier software engineers within a dynamic, fast-paced, and inclusive setting.
Help define, build, and embody GM
engineering culture and principles
.
Qualifications
:
Ph.D., M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning, or related. B.S. with strong work experience in the field may be considered
5+ years of experience in motion planning or related field
Deep understanding of optimal
control
s
and trajectory optimization algorithms
Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques
Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics
A demonstrated track record
of building high quality
autonomous
software systems
Deep e
xpertise
in
Planning and Controls
system design
Experience
with
C++
/
Python
in a
large, distributed
development environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world
Bonus points!
A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry
Experience in numerical optimization algorithms
Experience designing software applications for safety critical systems
Experience building and managing engineering teams
Compensation
:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid
in accordance with
applicable state laws. The compensation may not be
r
epresentative for positions
located
outside of the California Bay Area.
The salary range for this role is $
198,900.00 to $304,800.00.The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive
pay
program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits:
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition
assistance
programs, employee
assistance
program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate
in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants
are required to
purchase
/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
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