Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Planning at PlusAI

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Autonomous Vehicles, TechnologyIndustries

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
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Ensure that technical work meets customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality policies

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Planning Algorithms

Perception Sensors

Map Data

Real-time Systems

Safety Checks

QMS

PlusAI

Develops autonomous driving systems for trucks

About PlusAI

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 efficiency of commercial transportation. The system operates through a closed-loop learning mechanism, allowing for continuous updates and improvements via over-the-air software updates. Plus.ai differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on partnerships with large logistics firms and truck manufacturers, and by conducting extensive testing to validate their technology. The company's goal is to lead the autonomous trucking industry by providing solutions that enhance safety and sustainability in transportation.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$799.3MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Company Equity

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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