General Motors · 6 days ago
Mission Planning Software Engineer
Milford, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGeneral Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle design and technology. As a Mission Planning Software Engineer, you will contribute to the Autonomous Vehicles Organization by developing motion planning algorithms and ensuring the performance and safety of active safety and driver assistance systems.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the generation of technical solutions, including the specification of requirements and the functional decomposition, analysis, development, implementation, and verification of new or enhanced functionality within the Active Safety / Autonomous Driving planning software domain
Contribute to existing Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and SuperCruise development
Partner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product to generate requirements for onboard systems
Ensure deliverables meet performance targets and safety constraints
Develop embedded software algorithms to GM production standards and integrate resulting features into product line
Lead technical reviews and drive software engineering best practices across the team
Establish verification and validation strategies for the developed software, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and on-road testing validation gates
Lead root-cause investigations for complex integration issues, using data-driven techniques and principled experimentation
Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews
Demonstrate continuous improvement of subsystem features and functions through the identification and resolution of issues as raised by product teams
Support problem resolution activities (durability, warranty, etc.)
Help define, build, and embody GM engineering culture and principles
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent experience
2+ years of automotive software engineering experience
Extensive background with C/C++/Python in a large, distributed production environment
A demonstrated track record of building high quality autonomous software systems meeting modern software design best practices
Deep expertise in Controls, Planning, or Optimization system design
Strong organizational and communication skills
Self-motivation and passion to code, encourage best practices, and constantly improve
Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world
Preferred
A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry
Familiarity with MISRA C, ASIL rated software development, and safety critical software development
Experience developing high-quality software under significant latency and performance constraints
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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