General Motors · 7 hours ago
Senior Application Software Engineer
General Motors is pioneering the next generation of autonomous robotic systems, focusing on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and intelligent robotic platforms. The Senior Application Software Engineer will lead the design and development of operator-facing UI/UX and fleet management applications for AMRs deployed in production manufacturing environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead UI/UX design & implementation for AMR operator consoles and fleet tools
Build interactive map visualizations, mission planning UIs, and diagnostics dashboards
Design tele‑operation and recovery workflows with safety interlocks
Develop health monitoring & observability UIs
Ship production-grade software: versioning, change control, incident response
Integrate with robot middleware (ROS 2/DDS) and factory systems
Provide hands-on support for live production systems, including debugging distributed software and resolving critical incidents to minimize factory downtime
Champion performance, reliability, and accessibility
Collaborate cross-functionally and mentor others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years software engineering with 2+ years UI/HRI for industrial/robotics
UI/Frontend Technologies: Mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks like React or Angular to build responsive, data-heavy web interfaces
Hands on Linux, Docker (for containerized deployments), and Git for version control
Ability to represent factory operations in engineering reviews, translating complex technical KPIs into actionable insights for both leadership and floor technicians
Preferred
6–10+ years of hands-on experience in high-performance web/mobile applications, with at least 5 years specifically in robotics or complex autonomous systems
Experience delivering production software in manufacturing/logistics
Mastery of modern web frameworks (React/Angular) combined with deep knowledge of industrial SCADA platforms like Ignition, Siemens WinCC, or Rockwell FactoryTalk
Familiarity with 3D visualization libraries (e.g., Three.js, WebGL) and simulation environments like NVIDIA Isaac Sim
Benefits
Relocation benefits
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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