PlusAI

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

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3 months ago
Santa Clara, CA, USASenior
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$150k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs.
  • Benchmark perception models with large-scale datasets and quantitative metrics.
  • Collaborate with research, data, and deployment engineers to refine models and support real-world applications.
  • Focus on performance, robustness, scalability, and production deployment of perception systems.
  • Perform work in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System requirements and contribute to continuous improvement.
  • Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field, or a master’s degree plus three years of industry experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience building deep learning pipelines.
  • Strong expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
  • Proven experience with LiDAR-based 3D perception and BEV representation models.
  • Deep understanding of multimodal sensor fusion architectures and techniques.
  • Familiarity with camera, LiDAR, and radar synchronization, calibration, and integration in perception pipelines.
  • Solid foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry.
  • Preferred experience in autonomous vehicle perception, robotics, or related areas.
  • Preferred hands-on experience developing deep learning models in real-world or production environments.
  • Preferred experience with distributed training, high-performance computing, or GPU acceleration.

Benefits

  • Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks, and beverages.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan.
  • Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Tech Stack

PythonPyTorchTensorFlow

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About PlusAI

201-500 employees

PlusAI develops AI-based virtual driver software that enables factory-built autonomous trucks for commercial freight operators. The company licenses its autonomy stack to truck OEMs and logistics partners; collaborators include TRATON’s Scania and MAN, Navistar’s International, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV. Headquartered in Santa Clara with operations in the U.S. and Europe, PlusAI is privately held and in 2025 announced a planned public listing via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX.

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