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PlusAI

Builds AI driving systems for commercial trucks

Software Engineer Intern-Runtime - Robotics

Mechanical Engineering +1Posted on May 22
Internship · Summer 2026Santa Clara, CA, USA$19 - $65 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Advanced Proficiency in C++ (17 or later) with a strong background in systems-level programming and modern software design patterns
  • Robotics Middleware Knowledge with familiarity of the ROS2 ecosystem (Nodes, Pub/Sub, Services) and an interest in how different transport layers handle data
  • Experience or interest in benchmarking software performance and identifying optimization opportunities, comfortable working in Linux environments and debugging hardware-software interfaces

Responsibilities

  • Modern Middleware Architectures: Transitioning systems toward ROS2 and DDS (Data Distribution Service) paradigms.
  • System Interoperability: Designing bridges and custom RMW (ROS Middleware) configurations for hybrid environments.
  • Field Engineering: On-vehicle deployment, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and performance optimization.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with robotics middleware (such as ROS, DDS, or Cyber RT) is highly preferred

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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