Real-Time C++ Middleware Engineer for On-Vehicle Robotics

PlusAI, Inc.

Santa Clara (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PlusAI, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and optimize the core runtime and C++ middleware for on-vehicle robotics software. You will enhance frameworks, libraries, and tools while designing new components for mission-critical domains.

The role emphasizes low-latency IPC, high-performance telemetry, and robust memory management in a Linux environment. You will collaborate across teams to ensure QMS compliance and drive continuous improvement in real-time systems.

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Hands-on coding experience using C++14(or later).
Strong understanding of Linux development tools, including build systems, compilers, debuggers, and performance analyzers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive problem-solving mindset: ability to identify, propose, and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize low-latency interprocess communication and data flow monitoring.
Develop high-performance event logging and structured telemetry.
Implement safety-enhanced memory allocators and efficient memory provisioning policies.
Build lock-free data structures and algorithms to support real-time system requirements.
Work on network communication and coherency protocols.
Develop on-the-fly component health monitoring and rapid response mechanisms for critical events.
Manage on-vehicle configurations and system state validation.
Optimize low-level OS interactions and fine-tune system performance.
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.