General Motors

Staff Software Engineer - AMR Robot Simulation

General Motors$130K — $155K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in robotics, computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Python or C++.
  • Experience with simulation platforms like NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Gazebo.
  • Knowledge of physics engines or 3D game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Familiarity with ROS 2 or other robotics middleware.
  • Understanding of core robotics modules including localization, mapping, and planning.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance 2D and 3D simulation platforms for autonomous robotic systems.
  • Create and maintain simulation scenarios reflecting real-world use cases.
  • Integrate robot navigation software with simulation systems.
  • Support debugging and testing of robotic behavior in simulations.
  • Analyze simulation results to identify software and system issues.
  • Develop testing workflows for simulation-based validation.
  • Collaborate with teams to improve simulation capabilities and validation processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment requiring in-office presence at least 3 times a week.
  • Opportunity for relocation benefits.
  • Required travel is less than 25% of the time.
Full Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Robot Simulation Engineer to develop advanced simulation environments that support the development, testing, and validation of autonomous robotic systems.

In this role, you will build 2D and 3D simulators, create realistic testing scenarios, integrate robot software with simulation platforms, and enable teams to safely evaluate functionality and behavior before real-world deployment. You will collaborate cross-functionally with autonomy and artificial intelligence experts to support system-level validation and continuously improve system robustness and testing workflows.

What You’ll Do
  • Develop and enhance 2D and 3D simulation platforms for testing, validation, and performance analysis of autonomous robotic systems.

  • Create and maintain simulation scenarios representing real-world use cases and edge conditions.

  • Integrate robot navigation software with simulation platforms.

  • Support debugging and testing of robot behavior in simulated environments.

  • Analyze simulation results to identify software and system issues.

  • Develop regression and progression testing workflows for simulation-based validation.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve simulation capabilities and validation processes.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in robotics, computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in Python or C++.

  • Experience with simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Gazebo.

  • Knowledge of physics engines, such as PhysX, Bullet, or ODE, or 3D game engines, such as Unity or Unreal Engine, used for robotic simulation.

  • Familiarity with ROS 2 or other robotics middleware.

  • Understanding of core robotics modules, including localization, mapping, and planning.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for simulation-based regression or performance testing.

  • Experience with cloud-based simulation systems.

  • Experience integrating autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), or industrial automation systems.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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1908
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