General Motors · 3 days ago
Staff AI Engineer - AMR Robot Localization
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $265K/yrGeneral Motors is pioneering the next generation of autonomous robotic systems, focusing on autonomous mobile robots and intelligent robotic platforms. They are seeking a Staff Robot Localization Engineer to develop localization solutions that support the development, testing, and validation of localization subsystems for autonomous robotic systems.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement high-precision localization methods using camera, LiDAR, wheel encoder and inertial sensors
Develop scalable and real-time localization module optimized for autonomous robotic systems
Create engineering specifications and test procedures to ensure system compliance
Evaluate and benchmark the performance of localization systems
Review the state-of-the-art in camera- and LiDAR-based localization algorithms
Troubleshoot using strong knowledge of probabilistic estimation, sensor fusion, and real-time system implementation
Adjust and fine-tune localization system parameters to improve accuracy and robustness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Proficiency in C++ or Python
Expertise in camera- and LiDAR-based localization algorithms, statistical estimation theory, and practices such as pose graph and factor graph optimization and implementation
Experience optimizing localization software to balance performance within resource constraints
Understanding of state-of-the-art solutions in place recognition for addressing loop-closure detection issues
Familiarity with ROS2 or other robotics middleware
Understanding and experience of other robotics key modules such as perception, mapping, and path planning
Adhere to continuous development and deployment practices in robotic software development
Preferred
Proficiency with deep learning frameworks and toolchains like PyTorch and TensorFlow
Knowledge of the development process for deep learning and AI models
Familiarity with localization repositories like Cartographer, ORB-SLAM, and VINS-Mono
Experience working with cloud-based map construction systems
AV/ADAS integration or industrial automation experience is a bonus
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Founded in 1908
10001+ employees
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$8.51BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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