Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Vision, Automation

General Motors

. Define and adopt GM MFG IT Robotics capabilities .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Robotics Software Development, including proficiency in Python, Java, and ROS, while applying Machine Learning and Computer Vision solutions in manufacturing environments. Capable of designing scalable solutions and collaborating effectively with engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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Robotics Software DevelopmentMachine Learning/Deep LearningComputer VisionRobot Operating System (ROS)Data Visualization

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaMachine LearningDeep LearningComputer VisionLinear AlgebraRobotics Software DevelopmentC++CSQL

Tools & Technologies

ROS (Robot Operating System)MoveItDockerKubernetes (K8s)High-Performance Computing (HPC)LinuxBash ScriptsPyTorchTensorFlowKeras

Industry Keywords

Robotics EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringSimulationData MiningReal-Time Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaKerasKubernetesLinuxPythonPyTorchSQLTensorflowC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and adopt GM MFG IT Robotics capabilities
Identify opportunities to update or streamline GM Robotics Engineering processes with Manufacturing Engineering SMEs
Define and develop ML/DL solutions in real-world environments
Develop Computer Vision solutions in real-world environments
Design and deploy solutions based on research artifacts
Use simulation and data visualization
Design solutions at scale while minimizing operational overhead
Understand systems and interfaces end to end so solutions fit within constraints
Support and reinforce adoption of Robotics Software Engineering across the MFG IT organization
Drive identification, evaluation, and adoption of rapid iterative and incremental robotics software solutions
Collaborate with Junior and Staff Robotics Software Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering business partners
Travel to GM plants and facilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of professional experience in robotics software development
Knowledge of Python and Java
Knowledge and experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and MoveIt
Knowledge and experience with linear algebra, computer vision, and software development
Ability to travel as needed to GM plants/facilities throughout the US
Travel required 20%-25% of the time in North America (U.S. & Mexico)
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; candidates must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Preferred: ML/DL, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Visualization, and Simulation
Preferred: Cloud technologies such as Docker, K8s, and HPC platforms
Preferred: Linux and bash scripts
Preferred: C++, C, C#, Go, SQL, and OpenGL
Preferred: PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras
Preferred: Experience with real-time systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
GM Total Rewards resources and benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities