Full-Time

Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Planning

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

PlusAI

PlusAI

201-500 employees

Develops autonomous driving systems for trucks

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Compensation Overview

$130k - $220kAnnually

+ Cash + Equity

Senior

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Hybrid position in Santa Clara, CA.

Category
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Pytorch
C/C++
Requirements
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Software, Robotics, or related field
  • 4+ years of machine learning engineering experience for robotics applications
  • Experience developing high-quality software from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
  • Expertise with Python, willingness to do some C++ development as needed.
  • Experience training with modern frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
  • A rigorous approach to model development: running well-designed experiments, defining suitable training and validation datasets, and evaluating on the right metrics.
  • Hands-on familiarity with cloud data ingestion pipelines
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills
Responsibilities
  • Use complex map and perception sensor output to develop novel deep learning models for our planning stack.
  • Design critical safety checks to ensure driving trajectories are feasible and follow rules of road.
  • Ensure all model development keeps a real-time focus and operates efficiently in compute-constrained environments.
  • Track and incorporate the latest multidisciplinary research advancements in a fast-moving field.

Plus.ai develops self-driving systems specifically for heavy trucks, aiming to improve safety, comfort, and reduce carbon emissions in long-haul trucking. Their main product, PlusDrive, is designed to enhance the driving experience and is targeted at large logistics firms, fleet operators, and truck manufacturers. Plus.ai differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on extensive testing and customer satisfaction, utilizing a closed-loop learning system for continuous improvement and over-the-air software updates. The company's goal is to revolutionize commercial transportation and logistics by providing efficient and sustainable autonomous trucking solutions.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$799.3M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-13%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Alibaba Cloud boosts Plus's data processing capabilities.
  • Launch of PlusProtect opens new markets in passenger vehicle safety systems.
  • Recognition as a 2024 Edison Award Gold Winner highlights Plus's innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Geopolitical tensions with China may affect Plus's operations.
  • Reliance on partners like Hyundai could be risky if they develop own technologies.
  • New safety regulations may require costly adjustments to Plus's technology.

What makes PlusAI unique

  • Plus is a leader in autonomous trucking with its PlusDrive system.
  • Partnerships with Hyundai and FAW enhance Plus's global market presence.
  • Plus's AI-based PlusProtect technology expands its reach beyond trucking.

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