Full-Time
Senior Accounting Manager
PlusAI
201-500 employees
Develops and deploys autonomous trucking system
Compensation Overview
$150k - $175k/yr
Santa Clara, CA, USA
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- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending Big Four public accounting and industry roles.
- Demonstrable experience with deep General Ledger accounting processes and a proven ability to lead a team through monthly and quarterly close cycles.
- Significant experience in building and managing business process controls in a SOX environment, preferably for a public company.
- Expertise in technical GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a "player/coach" mentality and a passion for mentoring and staff development.
- Highly collaborative, effective, and proactive communication skills with the ability to influence partners across the organization.
- CPA certification required.
- Strong understanding of SOX compliance related to financial reporting controls.
- Experience thriving in a dynamic, high-growth environment, such as a recently public technology company.
- Oversee all aspects of the General Ledger (GL) accounting and close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Serve as a technical resource on complex accounting matters, documenting and implementing appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
- Design, implement, and monitor a robust internal control environment over business processes to ensure SOX compliance and improve operational efficiency. Lead development of end-to-end process documentation and controls working in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Act as a dedicated player/coach, mentoring and developing accounting staff to achieve departmental and individual excellence.
- Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Legal, IT) and external partners (auditors, consultants) to drive results and proactively address accounting issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function to support scalability and meet the demands of a fast-paced, publicly traded tech company.
- Team Player – Collaborative leadership style
- Experience in AI technology and software, or SAAS industry
- Prior experience in a company during or immediately following an IPO.
Plus.ai builds autonomous trucking technology with its PlusDrive system for heavy trucks, aiming to transform commercial transportation. It develops, produces, and deploys self-driving systems for long-haul freight, targeting large logistics firms, fleet operators, and truck manufacturers across the US, China, and Europe. The PlusDrive platform uses a closed-loop learning system and over-the-air software updates to continuously improve performance, safety, and efficiency, with pilots and mass-production agreements including a joint venture with FAW in China. The company differentiates itself through its focus on heavy-duty trucks, extensive real-world testing with major fleets, and close collaboration with truck makers to enable scalable deployments. Its goal is to reduce road incidents, boost driver comfort and fleet efficiency, and cut carbon emissions by enabling widespread autonomous trucking at scale.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 10, 2026, PlusAI launched a Ryder and International trial on Texas I-35.
- January 26, 2026 TRATON committed up to $25 million, adding cash and manufacturing leverage.
- Spain and Japan partnerships expand PlusAI beyond America, broadening commercialization and data collection.
What critics are saying
- PlusAI killed its Churchill Capital IX merger on April 21, 2026, delaying public financing.
- A 2027 launch still depends on OEM integration, fleet trials, and unproven driverless scale.
- If funding stalls before 2027, PlusAI misses commercialization and risks becoming a stranded autonomy vendor.
What makes PlusAI unique
- TRATON, IVECO, International, and Hyundai embed PlusAI directly into factory-built trucks.
- PlusAI publishes commercial readiness metrics: SCR 93.4%, AMP 99.8%, RAFT 85.2% in August 2026.
- SuperDrive 6.0 handles night driving and construction zones, extending hub-to-hub freight operations.
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↓ -3%PlusAI reaches key milestones ahead of launching its autonomous trucks. Over the past six months, PlusAI has continued safety validation of SuperDrive with global OEM partners on factory-built trucks. Source: PlusAI PlusAI Inc. yesterday said it has updated its commercial readiness metrics for the first half of 2026. These metrics highlight the company's progress towards deployments of factory-built autonomous trucks in 2027. "Every six months, we publish our commercial readiness metrics because they provide a transparent view into our progress," said David Liu, co-founder and CEO of PlusAI. "The operational improvements combined with the commercial milestones our team has achieved recently show that PlusAI is making measurable progress toward deploying factory-built autonomous trucks at commercial scale." Founded in 2016, PlusAI is developing an AI-based driver for autonomous trucks. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company said it has continued to improve the safety validation, operational maturity, and efficiency of its SuperDrive software with global partners. Autonomous trucks advance in the first half of 2026. During the first half this year, PlusAI said it has: * Launched a commercial autonomous fleet trial with International and Ryder on the I-35 freight corridor in Texas * Announced the first autonomous trucks in Southern Europe, in cooperation with Spanish logistics operator Sesé and the government of Aragon in Spain * Released SuperDrive 6.0, delivering AI and processing improvements as well as enabling night driving and construction-zone handling designed for scaled driverless operations * Expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA by using the Alpamayo foundation model, DRIVE Hyperion, and Halos safety technologies * Achieved four key ISO certifications supporting commercial deployment * Expanded international commercialization efforts through partnerships in Europe and Japan Where does PlusAI stand on commercial readiness metrics? Through the first half of 2026, PlusAI said its safety case readiness (SCR) has increased from 90.1% to 93.4%. The autonomous vehicle software developer also reported that its autonomous miles percentage (AMP) has grown from 99.2% to 99.8%, and its remote assistance-free trips (RAFT) have increased from 79% to 85.2% in the second half of 2025. Since introducing these metrics in 2025, PlusAI said it has steadily improved in all three indicators while expanding real-world operations. SCR measures progress toward completing the engineering evidence required to support safe commercial deployment. RAFT measures the percentage of trips completed without remote operator intervention, reflecting operational maturity and scalability. AMP measures the percentage of miles driven autonomously during commercial operations, explained the company. PlusAI said it expects to achieve 100% SCR in 2027 and more than 90% RAFT before commercial launch. "Commercializing autonomous trucks requires more than a capable AI system. It requires proving that the system is safe, reliable and operationally efficient while working closely with OEMs, fleets, and ecosystem partners," stated Shawn Kerrigan, co-founder and chief operating officer of PlusAI. "Our progress across these metrics, together with the commercial milestones we've achieved this year, reflects the maturity of both our technology and our commercialization strategy."
Autonomous Trucks Market Size, Share & Analysis [2026-2035]. The autonomous trucks market is projected to grow from USD 50.82 billion in 2026 to USD 158.69 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 13.5%. Market growth is being driven by the expansion of autonomous freight operations across hub-to-hub corridors, logistics hubs, ports, and distribution networks, where predictable routes and high vehicle utilization support autonomous deployment. Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, TRATON Group, PACCAR, and Hyundai Motor Company are collaborating with autonomous driving technology providers, including Aurora Innovation, Plus, Torc Robotics, Waabi, and Kodiak Robotics, for commercial deployments of Level 4 trucks for long-haul freight transportation, while also advancing Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving capabilities in production vehicles. At the same time, investments in sensor redundancy, remote fleet supervision, AI-based perception systems, and validation programs are supporting the transition from controlled pilots to revenue-generating freight operations. These developments are accelerating the adoption of autonomous trucks across commercial logistics and freight transportation networks. By application, the last-mile delivery trucks segment is expected to account for the largest share of the autonomous trucks market during the forecast period. The segment is supported by the increasing use of autonomous trucks for scheduled freight movement between distribution centers, warehouses, and retail locations, where fixed routes and recurring operations simplify deployment. Companies are prioritizing these use cases to scale autonomous transportation in commercial logistics. In November 2025, Daimler Truck expanded the deployment of Active Brake Assist and Active Sideguard Assist across selected Mercedes-Benz Actros models in Europe. These systems provide Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) capabilities, enhancing collision avoidance and vulnerable road user protection in commercial freight operations. The development highlights the growing adoption of advanced driver assistance technologies to improve safety and support the progression toward higher levels of vehicle automation. As commercial adoption expands across retail and consumer goods distribution, last-mile delivery trucks are expected to remain the largest application segment in the autonomous trucks market. By level of autonomy, the L4 (level 4) segment is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. Growth in this segment is driven by increasing investments in autonomous highway freight solutions and the shift from testing to planned commercial deployment. Truck manufacturers are integrating L4 technology into production platforms to support hub-to-hub transportation, where defined operating conditions enable autonomous driving with minimal human intervention. In January 2026, TRATON Group (Germany) and PlusAI (US) expanded their global partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of L4 autonomous trucks for highway operations in the US and Europe. The collaboration includes factory integration of autonomous driving technology across TRATON's truck brands and supports future large-scale deployment. Such initiatives are expected to accelerate the adoption of L4 autonomous trucks and drive the segment's growth during the forecast period. By sensor type, the LiDAR segment is expected to account for the largest share of the autonomous trucks market during the forecast period. LiDAR is widely used in commercial vehicles to support object detection, environmental mapping, lane positioning, and obstacle recognition. Its adoption is increasing across Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 truck platforms as OEMs focus on improving perception capabilities and driving performance. For example, in May 2026, Hesai Technology (China) secured a design win from a leading European OEM, resulting in an order for more than one million LiDAR units. The development highlights the growing integration of LiDAR into next-generation vehicle platforms equipped with advanced driver assistance and automated driving functions. Additionally, in September 2025, the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) showcased buses equipped with Perrone Robotics' TONY/MAX platform, integrating LiDAR, lane keeping, and automated braking technologies. These deployments demonstrate the expanding use of LiDAR-enabled semi-autonomous and autonomous driving systems in commercial and public transportation vehicles. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing market for autonomous trucks during the forecast period. The region is witnessing increased investment in automated freight transportation, connected commercial vehicles, and autonomous public mobility programs. Growth is also supported by active participation from truck OEMs, bus manufacturers, autonomous driving technology developers, and logistics operators. For example, in January 2026, IVECO Group (Italy) and Plus (US) launched a new autonomous driving program in Spain to develop and validate autonomous heavy-duty trucks for commercial operations. In June 2026, a fully autonomous bus line was introduced in Barcelona, Spain, as part of a public mobility initiative to demonstrate autonomous transit operations in an urban environment. Such deployments highlight the region's efforts to expand autonomous driving technologies across both freight and passenger transportation applications. As autonomous truck and bus programs continue to scale across Europe, the region is expected to register the highest growth in the autonomous trucks market during the forecast period. About MarketsandMarkets. MarketsandMarkets(TM) provides quantified B2B research on 30,000 high growth emerging opportunities/threats which will impact 70% to 80% of worldwide companies' revenues. Currently servicing 7500 customers worldwide including 80% of global Fortune 1000 companies as clients. Almost 75,000 top officers across eight industries worldwide approach MarketsandMarkets(TM) for their pain-points around revenues decisions. * Automotive LiDAR Market Size, Share & Trends [2026-2033] 07/14/2026 · Comments Off on Automotive LiDAR Market Size, Share & Trends [2026-2033] * Autonomous Vehicle Market Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2035 09/26/2025 · Comments Off on Autonomous Vehicle Market Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2035 * Autonomous Trucks Market Size, Share, Trends & Analysis by 2030 08/29/2025 · Comments Off on Autonomous Trucks Market Size, Share, Trends & Analysis by 2030
EXPO NEWS: PlusAI shares its scalable V&V frameworks for Level 4 autonomous trucking. Razvan Has, a staff systems engineer at PlusAI, which released SuperDrive 6.0, the latest version of its autonomous driving software engineered for commercial-scale deployment earlier this year, sat down with the AAVI team to discuss scalable V&V frameworks for Level 4 autonomous trucking during the conference at Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo. Has's presentation on Day 2 described PlusAI's systems and safety engineering framework, which Has said has been explicitly tailored to overcome the "validation mileage fallacy" for Level 4 autonomous trucking deployments globally. He explained how the company has decoupled execution spaces into distinct problem, solution, verification and validation layers to ensure that engineering overhead converges toward zero as new commercial missions are expanded. Has went on to share how to systematically orchestrate scenario-driven decomposition, event replay and multi-tier software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments. Delegates were also able to discover how PlusAI uses machine learning-style transfer to synthetically expand real-world datasets across challenging operational design domain (ODD) conditions like rain, fog, night and snow; and how it aligns non-negotiable safety cases with technical compliance and commercial business goals. "At PlusAI, I am responsible for developing a set of methods that can be applied to create a concrete framework on how best to execute and engineer a digital driver for a very specific mission," Has told AAVI after his presentation. "[As a hub-to-hub autonomous trucking partner] you can think of us as connecting two dots on the map, which allows us to really focus our work. My presentation laid out a framework that anybody could theoretically pick up and execute to help them scale. It's very cool to interact with such a concentrated population of experts in autonomous driving, where you can really get to know each other over the three days of the event."
PlusAI's SuperDrive named a 2026 World Changing idea. June 18, 2026 Key takeaways. * Fast Company named PlusAI's SuperDrive Level 4 autonomous driving system to its 2026 World Changing Ideas list. * PlusAI says the recognition reflects autonomous trucking's shift from development toward real-world commercial deployment. * SuperDrive is being used in autonomous fleet trials with International in Texas and in an autonomous trucking program in Southern Europe with IVECO and Sesé. * PlusAI is targeting large-scale deployment of factory-built autonomous trucks beginning in 2027. Fast Company has named PlusAI's SuperDrive to its 2026 World Changing Ideas list, recognizing the company's Level 4 autonomous driving system for commercial trucks as the freight industry continues to move autonomous trucking technology closer to commercial deployment. The recognition places SuperDrive among 191 projects selected by Fast Company for their impact, sustainability, design, creativity, scalability, and ability to improve society. For PlusAI, the award comes as the company positions its autonomous trucking platform around factory-built autonomous trucks, real-world freight operations, and a planned commercial launch beginning in 2027. "We are honored by this recognition from Fast Company for the progress we have made in moving autonomous trucking from breakthrough technology to commercial reality," said David Liu, CEO and co-founder of PlusAI. "After more than a decade of development, we have reached an industry inflection point where autonomous trucks are beginning to show their potential to improve road safety, strengthen supply chains, and address driver shortages." Liu said PlusAI is focused on expanding the global impact of SuperDrive with partners including Scania, MAN and International of the TRATON GROUP, Iveco Group, and Hyundai Motor Company. He added that the company's focus is now on "the large-scale deployment of factory-built autonomous trucks starting in 2027." SuperDrive is already being deployed, with the company running autonomous fleet trials in Texas with International, placing factory-integrated autonomous trucks powered by SuperDrive into real freight operations for Ryder. The trials have consistently delivered loads on schedule, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate. In Europe, PlusAI and IVECO are advancing Southern Europe's first autonomous trucking program with Spanish logistics operator Sesé. Over the past six months, PlusAI said it has continued to build the technology, safety, and operational foundations needed for commercial deployment. Those steps include the release of SuperDrive 6.0, which added capabilities such as nighttime driving and construction zone handling; a collaboration with NVIDIA focused on AI reasoning, hardware-level integration, and safety; and four internationally recognized ISO certifications covering quality management, cybersecurity, functional safety, and information security. PlusAI also reported progress in its commercial readiness metrics, including reaching 90.1% Safety Case Readiness as of the end of 2025. The company said its goal is to reach 100% to enable commercial driverless operations.
PlusAI, Churchill Capital scrap SPAC deal, citing market conditions. Autonomous trucking developer PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX have terminated their planned business combination, citing market conditions. The companies said April 21 they mutually agreed to walk away from the previously announced SPAC transaction, which would have taken PlusAI public via the special purpose acquisition company. Despite the cancellation, PlusAI signaled it is moving ahead with its commercialization plans, backed by existing investors. CEO and co-founder David Liu said the company is seeing "significant momentum," with revenue expected to grow through 2026 and into 2027. He pointed to continued progress with the company's SuperDrive autonomous trucking system and its HyperFoundry production initiative. "Our business has significant momentum...we are executing on our strategy and delivering real value to our customers," Liu said in a statement, adding investor support for a future capital raise reflects confidence in the company's fundamentals. PlusAI develops AI-based virtual driver software designed for factory-built autonomous trucks. It has partnerships with major global OEMs and suppliers, including Traton Group brands Scania, MAN and International, as well as Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Nvidia and Bosch. trucknews.com is the trucking industry's leading information source, delivering vital insights to fleet executives, operations teams, maintenance personnel, owner-operators, and more. Readers turn to our experienced journalists for award-winning trucking industry news, trends, technical advances, equipment maintenance techniques, and business practices alike. Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.