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About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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As a Principal Engineer in the Local Planner Controller team at Embodied AI within General Motors, you will lead technical initiatives for vehicle dynamics and controls software used in Super Cruise. Your responsibilities include shaping long-term technical visions, architecting system designs that integrate with perception and planning systems, and driving engineering best practices across teams. You will also mentor senior engineers, establish verification strategies, and collaborate closely with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product teams to ensure robust onboard systems. The role demands expertise in optimal controls, trajectory optimization, vehicle dynamics, and experience with C++/Python in large-scale development environments. Ideal candidates have a background in robotics or the AV/ADAS industry, adding depth to their technical contributions.