Staff Software Engineer (Planning & Controls)

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Remote
Location: Austin, TX · Detroit, MI · Warren, MI · Milford, MI · Mountain View, CA
Salary: $218,800–$335,300 / yr
Posted: 103 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $277k

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer (Planning & 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 role involves shaping the multi-quarter roadmap for these critical software components, ensuring they meet performance targets and safety constraints while aligning with company goals. You will architect system designs, lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and establish verification strategies using simulation and on-road testing. Key skills include deep expertise in optimal controls, trajectory optimization, vehicle dynamics, and experience with C++/Python in large-scale development environments. This role demands a Ph.D. or M.S. in related fields or equivalent work experience, along with 5+ years in motion planning or similar areas, making it ideal for those passionate about advancing autonomous driving technology at scale.

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 Kubernetes Jenkins Git GitHub CI/CD

What you'll do

Define and execute the multi-quarter technical roadmap for vehicle dynamics and controls software.
Architect system designs and interface contracts with perception, prediction, and planning systems to meet performance targets.
Lead technical reviews and drive best practices in software engineering across teams.
Establish verification and validation strategies including simulation and on-road testing for vehicle dynamics and controls software.
Mentor engineers on technical judgment, design quality, and execution discipline without direct management responsibilities.

What we're looking for

PhD or M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
Deep expertise in optimal control and trajectory optimization algorithms.
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and classical/modern feedback control theory.
Proven track record of building high-quality autonomous software systems.
Extensive experience in C++/Python within large, distributed development environments.
Leadership in technical reviews and implementation of system designs focusing on safety and efficiency.

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