PlusAI

Builds AI driving systems for commercial trucks

Software Engineer - Runtime

Systems Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USA$150k - $180k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of professional experience.
A Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
Basic understanding of computer vision and deep learning models.
Hands-on experience with high-performance inter-process communication and middleware stacks.
Strong analytical skills, especially for performance troubleshooting using techniques such as profiling and the roofline model.
Familiarity with CUDA, OpenCL, OpenVX, Halide, or other single instruction, multiple data programming models.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology.
Ability to work on large code bases in a fast-growing environment.
Familiar with Linux systems and basic kernel, network, device tree, and time-synchronization tuning.
Comfortable with on-vehicle troubleshooting and performance profiling.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the autonomy and runtime teams to improve the redundant on-vehicle platform and autonomous software stack.
Develop perspectives on opportunities and gaps in the redundant software and hardware strategy with a longer-term horizon in mind.
Integrate and optimize the performance and robustness of autonomous software components into the redundant on-vehicle platform.
Design and develop fault detection and fault handling strategies for the redundant on-vehicle platform.
Design and develop validation strategies for the redundant on-vehicle platform, including on-vehicle testing, software-in-the-loop simulation testing, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation testing.
Evaluate, integrate, and optimize partner middleware into the autonomous driving stack.
Own or help with key driverless-operation features such as mission control and tele-assistance.
Perform work in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure team compliance with Quality Management System requirements, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with computer-vision pipelines and model inference on edge platforms.
Experience with Robot Operating System 2 and Data Distribution Service.
Experience with automotive high-performance computing systems-on-chip, with Nvidia preferred.
Experience with QNX.

Salary Range: 150000 to 180000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with our autonomy and runtime teams to improve our redundant on-vehicle platform and autonomous software stack.
Develop perspectives on where opportunities and gaps might be in our redundant software and hardware strategy with a longer-term horizon in mind
Integrate and optimize performance and robustness of different autonomous software component into redundant on-vehicle platform.
Design and develop fault detection and fault handling strategies for redundant on-vehicle platform.
Design and develop validation strategies for redundant on-vehicle platform, including on vehicle testing, Sil and HiL simulation testing.
Evaluate, integrate and optimize partner middleware into our AD stackOwns or help with driverless operation key features, like mission control, tele assist, etc.
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Required Skills:

Minimum 2+ years of professional experience
MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
Basic understanding of computer vision and deep learning models
Hands-on experience of high performance IPC / middleware stack
Strong analytical skills, especially for performance troubleshooting (e.g. profiling, roofline model)
Familiarity with CUDA, OpenCL, OpenVX, Halide or other SIMD programming models.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology
Ability to work on large code bases and a fast growing environment
Strong communication skills
Familiar with Linux system and basic kernel tuning, network tuning, device tree tuning, timesync, etc.
Comfortable with On-vehicle troubleshooting and performance profiling

Preferred Skills

Experience with CV pipeline and model inference on edge platforms
Experience with ROS2 and DDS
Experience with automotive HPC SoCs (Nvidia preferred)
Experience with QNX

Your opportunities joining PlusAI

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.

Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.

Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.

About the Company

PlusAI

Builds AI driving systems for commercial trucks

PlusAI develops AI driving software for commercial trucks, working with vehicle manufacturers and logistics partners to automate freight transport. Its SuperDrive system combines sensors, onboard computing, and AI models to understand roads, plan maneuvers, and control a truck within defined operating conditions. Truck manufacturers integrate the software into their vehicles, and PlusAI engineers develop and validate the virtual driver for use on freight routes. It also sells autonomous-driving data and development tools through HyperFoundry, and plans to charge for SuperDrive according to truck usage. PlusAI was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Founded: 2016

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