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General Motors Principal Software Engineer - AMR Robot SW Architecture
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Job Description We are seeking a P rincipal   A rchitect for   r obot ics s oftware to define, lead, and execute the   modern   software architecture for autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems deployed in manufacturing and industrial environments. This is a highly hands-on, cross-functional technical leadership role that bridges product vision, hardware capabilities, and multi-team software execution.   The   Robotics Software team is   develop ing 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.  In this tech leadership role, y ou will   be responsible for   shaping the sense–plan–act architecture, ensuring architectural consistency across autonomy, simulation, validation, and offboard systems, while actively contributing to design reviews, technical problem solving, and system bring-up.   This role requires close alignment with product management, hardware teams, and internal software development sub-teams, as well as the ability to guide architecture evolution as platforms scale.   What You’ll Do   Own and drive the end-to-end AMR software architecture, including autonomy, offboard systems, simulation, and validation.   Define system-level and block-level designs with clear interfaces, data flows, and subsystem boundaries.   Translate product strategy into scalable, production-ready software architectures aligned with business   objectives .   Partner with hardware teams to ensure software design aligns with   compute , sensor, and platform constraints.   Align and coordinate internal software teams,   establishing   ownership,   integration   contracts, and execution plans.   Ensure architecture is executed effectively through hands-on engagement, design reviews, and system integration support.   Evolve the architecture to support next-generation platforms, fleet-scale deployment, and emerging robotics/AI technologies.   Provide technical leadership and mentorship, promoting engineering standards, best practices, and cross-team knowledge sharing.   Required Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or   a related   technical field.   10+ years of experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or complex real-time software systems (or equivalent depth of   expertise ).   P roficiency   in C++ and/or Python for production robotic software   Deep   expertise   in one or more of the following:   Localization and sensor fusion (LiDAR, camera, IMU, wheel odometry)   Probabilistic estimation, factor graphs, pose graph optimization   Perception   systems (object detection, BEV representations, multi-modal fusion)   Motion planning and navigation (e.g., Nav2 or equivalent frameworks)   Simulation and validation environments (e.g.,   IsaacSim ,   IsaacLab , Gazebo)   Familiarity with ROS2 or comparable robotics middleware.   Strong understanding of real-time constraints, performance optimization, and system robustness.   Experience working in cross-functional, multi-team environments.   Preferred Qualifications:   Practical experience with machine learning and AI-driven autonomy.   Proficiency   with deep learning frameworks such as   PyTorch   or TensorFlow.   Familiarity with relevant open-source or industry-standard tools and libraries, such as:   ORB-SLAM, VINS-Mono, GTSAM, Ceres ;   DETR,   BEVFormer ,   BEVFusion , SAMv2 .   E xperience with cloud-based data collection, dataset curation, and ML pipelines.   Background in industrial automation, AMR deployments, or AV/ADAS systems.   Proven experience influencing architecture across multiple product generations.   Location: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the MTV office three times per week or any other frequency dictated by the business.  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 actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.    The salary range for this role is $245,000 – $350,000. 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.    What you’ll get from us (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.  #LI-CX1 



 About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us   We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources . Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.  We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire . Accommodations General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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