Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics and Controls)

General Motors (GM)

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Mountain View, CA
Salary: $198,900–$304,800 / yr
Posted: 108 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Staff Robotics Engineer (Dynamics and Controls)

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As a Technical Lead in the Local Planner Controller team at Embodied AI within General Motors, you will provide senior technical leadership for vehicle dynamics and controls systems used in Super Cruise. Your responsibilities include shaping the multi-quarter roadmap for software development, architecting system designs that integrate with perception and planning systems, and driving engineering best practices across teams. You will lead complex integration issue investigations, establish verification strategies, and mentor engineers to enhance their technical judgment and design quality. The role requires deep expertise in optimal controls, trajectory optimization, vehicle dynamics, and experience with C++/Python in a large-scale development environment. This position is integral to GM’s efforts in advancing autonomous driving technology, focusing on safety, comfort, and efficiency in dynamic vehicular environments.

Skills

C++ Python ROS Autonomous Vehicles ADAS Optimization Algorithms Vehicle Dynamics Control Theory Trajectory Optimization Continuous Integration Code Reviews Simulation Testing On-Road Testing Safety Critical Systems Distributed Development Environment CI/CD

What you'll do

Shape the technical vision and roadmap for vehicle dynamics and controls software.
Architect system designs ensuring deliverables meet performance targets and safety constraints.
Lead technical reviews and drive best practices in software engineering across teams.
Establish verification and validation strategies, including simulation and on-road testing.
Mentor engineers to improve technical judgment and execution discipline without direct management.
Improve software reliability through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in motion planning or related field.
Deep understanding of optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms.
Strong grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.
Solid expertise in vehicle dynamics and Planning and Controls system design.
Demonstrated success in building high-quality autonomous software systems.
Proficiency with C++/Python in large, distributed development environments.

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