Robotics Software Engineer

Plus is a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions with headquarters in Silicon Valley, California. Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers and Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, Plus’s open autonomy technology platform is already powering vehicles in commercial use today. Working with one of the largest companies in the U.S., vehicle manufacturers, and others globally, Plus is helping to make driving safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable. Plus has received a number of industry awards and distinctions for its transformative technology and business momentum from Fast Company, Forbes, Insider, Consumer Electronics Show, AUVSI, and others. 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.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in the development, integration, and optimization of our latest generation vehicle platform that powers our autonomy stack. This hands-on role involves working directly with cutting-edge autonomous systems, including sensors, actuators, and compute hardware, to ensure safe and seamless driverless operation.

We’re seeking a candidate with strong systemic thinking, exceptional debugging and troubleshooting abilities, and deep expertise in C++, Python, and Linux-based environments. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and take ownership of core runtime features and drive robust system performance from prototype to production.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on debugging and drive continuous improvements across the on-vehicle platform and autonomous software stack.

• Integrate sensors and actuators, support on-site testing and validation activities.

• Design and develop fault detection and fault-handling strategies for the on-vehicle platform.

• Design and implement comprehensive system validation strategies, leveraging on-vehicle testing, Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulations.

Required Skills:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or a related field

• Strong analytical and runtime troubleshooting skills, with comfort in on-vehicle debugging and performance profiling

• Proficient in C++ and Python

• Experience working with large codebases in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Proficiency with Linux systems, including kernel tuning, network configuration, device tree management, and time synchronization

• Willingness to travel up to 25% for on-site integration support

Preferred Skills:

• 1-3 years of working experience in a related field

• Experience with ROS, ROS2, and DDS

• Familiarity with automotive high-performance computing SoCs (NVIDIA preferred)

• Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols such as CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, SPI, Ethernet, as well as diagnostic protocols like UDS and J1939

• Knowledge of sensor and actuator systems

Your opportunities joining Plus

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.