Real-Time C++ Middleware & Runtime Engineer for Robotics

PlusAI, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PlusAI, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for Runtime & C++ Middleware to develop and optimize the core infrastructure enabling reliable, low-latency execution of on-vehicle robotics software.

You will contribute to existing frameworks and tools while designing new components across mission-critical domains, with a focus on performance, reliability, and robust logging. Candidates should have strong C++ experience and Linux expertise.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Solid 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.

Skills

C++14+

Linux development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS

Job description

PlusAI, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for Runtime & C++ Middleware to develop and optimize the core infrastructure enabling reliable, low-latency execution of on-vehicle robotics software.

You will contribute to existing frameworks and tools while designing new components across mission-critical domains, with a focus on performance, reliability, and robust logging. Candidates should have strong C++ experience and Linux expertise.