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Actalent

Embedded Triage Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · Hybrid

$50 - $65/hr

Experience testing autonomous vehicles, ROS-based robotics systems, or ADAS features. * Configuration management of safety-critical systems, understanding of systems engineering and verification ...

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Torc Robotics

Senior, ML Engineer - Auto Tagging

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1

$102K - $140K/yr

Familiarity with parsing robotics formats (ROS bags, MCAP) and optimizing high-performance columnar storage formats (Parquet, Arrow). * Downstream Integration: Knowledge of how scenario data feeds ...

Tata Consultancy Services

AI Researcher

Detroit, MI · On-site

Develop real-time perception and decision systems using ROS, OpenCV, and NVIDIA Jetson/Isaac SDKs ... Partner with cross-functional teams in AI, robotics, and systems engineering to co-create ...

Torc Robotics

Senior, ML Engineer - Auto Tagging

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site +1

$102K - $140K/yr

Familiarity with parsing robotics formats (ROS bags, MCAP) and optimizing high-performance columnar storage formats (Parquet, Arrow). * Downstream Integration: Knowledge of how scenario data feeds ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for ros developer in Michigan is $46.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.19 and $56.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ROS developer?

A ROS (Robot Operating System) Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robotic applications using the ROS framework. They work on tasks such as writing code for robot perception, motion planning, and control, often integrating sensors and actuators. ROS Developers typically use languages like C++ and Python and work with tools such as Gazebo and RViz. Their role is critical in industries like automation, robotics research, and autonomous vehicles.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a ROS developer?

As a ROS Developer, your daily tasks often include designing and implementing robotics algorithms, developing, testing, and debugging software built on the ROS platform, and integrating sensors or actuators with robotic systems. You may collaborate closely with hardware engineers and other developers to ensure smooth system functionality, as well as participate in regular code reviews and team meetings. Documentation of your code and ongoing troubleshooting are also key responsibilities, helping maintain reliability and scalability. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can directly impact the advancement of cutting-edge robotics solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ROS developer?

To thrive as a ROS Developer, you need a deep understanding of robotics, software engineering, and proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, often supported by a degree in computer science, robotics, or a related field. Familiarity with the Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux-based development environments, and version control systems like Git is essential, with ROS certifications considered a plus. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills set standout candidates apart in this collaborative and innovative field. These skills enable developers to design reliable robotic systems, integrate hardware and software seamlessly, and adapt effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Ros Developer job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,792 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Staff Robotics Engineer - Planning and Controls

Warren, MI

General Motors
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$185K - $335K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own and develop multi-quarter roadmap designs for vehicle dynamics and controls software.

  • Architect and implement system designs and interface contracts with perception, prediction, and planning systems, ensuring performance and safety targets are met.

  • Lead technical reviews, drive software engineering best practices, and establish verification and validation strategies for vehicle dynamics and controls software.

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 311 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job Description

About GM

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. 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.

Every day, our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

About the Role

As a Technical Lead you will be an individual contributor in the Local Planner Controller team 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 controls systems used in GMs Super Cruise system. You will define the technical vision and multi-quarter roadmap for vehicle dynamics and controls software, drive design quality from architecture through validation, and align multiple teams to ship reliable, scalable autonomy capabilities that meet company goals.

What you'll be doing (Responsibilities):

  • Shape the technical vision by owning multi-quarter roadmap designs for vehicle dynamics and controls software.

  • Architect and implement system designs and interface contracts with perception, prediction and planning systems, ensuring deliverables meet performance targets and safety constraints.

  • Lead technical reviews and drive software engineering best practices across the team and the larger organization.

  • Contribute to Active Safety, Driver Assistance, and Super Cruise development.

  • Guide other developers through system design and implementation focusing on safety, comfort, and compute efficiency.

  • Establish verification and validation strategies for the vehicle dynamics and controls software, including simulation and on-road testing validation gates.

  • Partner with Safety, Systems Engineering, and Product to generate requirements for onboard systems.

  • Lead 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

  • Mentor engineers across teams, raising the bar on technical judgment, design quality, and execution discipline without direct people management responsibilities.

  • Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.

  • Develop and oversee top-tier software engineers within a dynamic, fast-paced, and inclusive setting.

  • Help define, build, and embody GM engineering culture and principles.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., M.S. in controls, optimization, path planning, or related. B.S. with strong work experience in the field may be considered

  • 5+ years of experience in motion planning or related field

  • Deep understanding of optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms

  • Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques

  • Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics

  • A demonstrated track record of building high quality autonomous software systems

  • Deep expertise in Planning and Controls system design

  • Experience with C++/Python in a large, distributed development environment

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Passion for self-driving technology and its potential impact on the world

Bonus points!

  • A background in robotics, ROS, or the AV/ADAS industry

  • Experience in numerical optimization algorithms

  • Experience designing software applications for safety critical systems

  • Experience building and managing engineering teams

  • 5+ years of experience in motion planning or related field

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 the California Bay Area.

  • The salary range for this role is $185,100.00 to $335,300.00. 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:

  • 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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our 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.

Why Join Us

We 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.

Benefits Overview

From 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.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General 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.

All 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.

We 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. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908

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