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Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.\nEvery day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.\nRole Overview\nAs a Senior Software Engineer (Dynamics and Controls),you will be a senior individual contributor inthe Local Planner Controllerteam within Embodied AI.We formulate and solve optimization problems online, considering kinematic feasibility, collision avoidance,and ride comfort.In this role, you will provide cross-functional technical leadership for vehicle dynamics, estimation and controlssystems used inGMsSuper Cruisesystem.You will contribute tovehicle dynamics and controlssoftware, drive design quality from architecture through validation, and align multiple teams to ship reliable, scalable autonomy capabilities that meet company goals.\nYou will:\nDrive feature development forvehicle dynamics and controlssoftwaredeployed to GMs Super Cruisesystem.\n\nArchitect and implement system designs and interface contracts withperception, predictionandplanningsystems, ensuring deliverables meetperformance targets and safety constraints.\n\nLead technical reviews and drive software engineering best practices across the team and the larger organization.\n\nContribute to Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and SuperCruise.\n\nEstablish verification and validation strategies for the vehicle dynamics and controls software, including simulation and on-road testing validation gates.\n\nPartner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product to generate requirements for onboard systems.\n\nLead root-cause investigations for complex integration issues, using data-driven techniques and principled experimentation, proactively creating test plans for new features and defining useful metrics for analyzing performance\n\nImprove and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.\n\nHelp define, build, and embody GMengineering culture and principles.\n\nYou have:\nPh.D., M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning, or related. B.S. with strong work experience in the field may be considered\n\n3+ years of experience in motion planning or related field\n\nDeep understanding of optimalcontrolsand trajectory optimization algorithms\n\nGood grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques\n\nSolid understanding of vehicle dynamics\n\nA demonstrated track recordof building high qualityautonomoussoftware systems\n\nDeep expertisein Planning and Controlssystem design\n\nExperiencewithC++/Pythonin a large, distributeddevelopment environment\n\nStrong organizational and communication skills\n\nPassion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world\n\nBonus points:\nA background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry\n\nExperience in numerical optimization algorithms\n\nExperience designing software applications for safety critical systems\n\nExperience building and managing engineering teams\n\nCompensation:\nThe compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance withapplicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions locatedoutside of the California Bay Area.\nThe salary range for this role is $158,000.00 to $241,900.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.\n\nBonus Potential: An incentive payprogram offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.\n\nBenefits:\nBenefits: 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 assistanceprograms, employee assistanceprogram, GM vehicle discounts and more.\n\nThis job may be eligible for relocation benefits. \n\nAbout GM\nOur 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.\nWhy Join Us\nWe 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.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom 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.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral 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.\nAll 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.\nWe 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. 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