Senior Software Engineer - XR & Computer Vision Systems

Description
Workplace Classification:
Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary work location three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Team:
General Motors' Vision and Automation Services (VAAS), operating in Austin, TX; Mountain View, CA; Warren, MI; and Ireland, is at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions for modern manufacturing. Our team works across computer vision, AI, robotics, extended reality (XR), and scalable software platforms to improve vehicle quality and production processes. Our mission: enable GM to build vehicles with zero defects through smart automation and cutting-edge technology.
Why Work with Us
We're building toward a future of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. Achieving that bold vision takes passionate engineers who enjoy solving real problems with new ideas and modern tech stacks. If you thrive in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment with a strong culture of ownership and curiosity, VAAS is where you can build impactful, real-world systems.
We blend immersive XR, AI perception, and industrial-scale software engineering into systems that power how our plants operate, inspect, and improve every day. You'll join a team where game engines, machine learning models, and distributed compute pipelines come together to move the needle.
The Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer - XR & Computer Vision, you'll lead the development of interactive applications that combine 3D visualization, real-time perception, and enterprise-grade software architecture. You'll contribute to simulation environments, spatial computing tools, visual inspection platforms, and immersive training systems - all deployed at scale in GM's global manufacturing operations.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Design and build interactive visualization and simulation systems using Unity or Unreal Engine across XR devices, web, and mobile.
• Integrate computer vision and perception pipelines into 3D and AR interfaces (e.g. pose estimation, anomaly detection, semantic segmentation).
• Develop high-quality, scalable application code in Python, C#, Java, or C++.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, product managers, and domain experts to co-develop solutions from prototype to production.
• Build and manage data models for 3D scene understanding, object detection, and factory mapping.
• Architect and deploy solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, and HPC clusters.
• Mentor team members, perform code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.
• Continuously explore and integrate emerging tools in vision, XR, and robotics.

Additional Description
What You'll Need (Required Qualifications):

• 5+ years in software engineering, including experience with production systems
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: OOP, data structures, algorithms, concurrency
• 5+ years developing with Unity or Unreal Engine
• Experience building and deploying XR applications (AR/VR/MR) on mobile or HMDs
• Proficiency in one or more of: Python, C#, C++, Java, C++
• Experience integrating or working with computer vision models or sensor data (e.g. OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorRT)
• Familiarity with 3D modeling workflows using tools like Blender, Maya, or Siemens NX
• Track record of shipping applications into enterprise and industrial environments

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Knowledge of PLM tools such as Teamcenter
• Experience with real-time video analysis, object tracking, or factory floor image pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and CI/CD practices
• Previous roles as Tech Lead or Software Architect in cross-functional teams

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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