Staff AI Engineer - AMR Robot Localization

General Motors • Full-time • United States • 3w ago

The Robotics Software team is pioneering the next generation of autonomous robotic systems, focusing on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and intelligent robotic platforms. We develop full-stack robotics capabilities—from perception and planning to control and system integration—bringing innovative, real-world autonomous solutions to the future of the work.

We are looking for a Staff Robot Localization Engineer to develop localization solutions that support the development, testing, and validation of localization subsystem of autonomous robotic systems. In this role, you will focus on developing camera- and LiDAR-based localization subsystem, design technical specification, creating and executing test plan, integrating the software with physical and simulation platforms, and enabling teams to accomplish the technical and business objectives.

You will work cross-functionally with experts in autonomy, contributing to system-level validation and the continuous improvement of system robustness and validation workflows.

What You'll Do:

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

Your Skills & Abilities:

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

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:

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.

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the MTV office three times per week, at minimum.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The salary range for this role is 166,000 to 265,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: 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 assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more

Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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