Staff Software Engineer – Discrete Event Simulation & Route Optimization

General Motors

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Discrete event simulation (des) models
Optimization-based algorithms for routing
Production-quality software development
** General Motors is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Autonomous Robotics Center, focusing on discrete event simulation and route optimization for automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, algorithm design, and simulation modeling, particularly in a manufacturing context. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the design and implementation of advanced algorithms and simulation capabilities that power GM’s digital factory, production systems, and robotics experiences.
  • Own end-to-end solutions: from modeling complex systems and building discrete event simulation (DES) models, to developing optimization-based algorithms for routing and scheduling, and delivering performant, production-ready software services.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to connect models with real-world telemetry and digital twins, and mentor engineers providing technical leadership.

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** General Motors is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Autonomous Robotics Center, focusing on discrete event simulation and route optimization for automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, algorithm design, and simulation modeling, particularly in a manufacturing context. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models
  • Optimization-based algorithms for routing
  • Production-quality software development
  • Graph-based modeling and spatial databases
  • Large-scale simulation experiments

Nice-to-have

  • Full stack development for graph systems
  • Experience in manufacturing or robotics
  • Digital twins and 3D simulation

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree or PhD
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong skills in Python, C++, C#
  • Deep experience implementing shortest-path algorithms
  • Solid expertise in probability and statistics

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