Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

Plusai; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered free lunch

Unlimited snacks and beverages

401(k) plan

Job summary

PlusAI, a Physical AI company based in Silicon Valley, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to design BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs. You will benchmark models on large datasets and collaborate across research, data, and deployment teams to deliver robust, production-ready systems.

The role emphasizes performance, scalability, and adherence to QMS requirements, with opportunities to impact autonomous truck perception across real-world deployments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Masters in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Ph.D. new grad or Masters + 3 years 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 modalities and their synchronization, calibration, and integration in perception pipelines.
• Solid foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs.
• Benchmark perception models using large-scale datasets and well-defined quantitative metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with research, data, and deployment engineers to refine models and support real-world applications.
• Maintain a strong focus on performance, robustness, and scalability for deployment in production systems.
• 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

Python

Deep learning pipelines

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

LiDAR-based 3D perception

Multimodal sensor fusion

Calibration and integration

Education

PhD in AI/CS/EE/Robotics or related field

Masters in related field

Tools

CUDA

Distributed training

GPU acceleration

Job description

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer with deep expertise in developing Bird’s Eye View (BEV) fusion models using multimodal sensor inputs, particularly LiDAR. You will play a central role in designing scalable perception algorithms that integrate data from camera, LiDAR, and radar sensors to support autonomous driving and 3D scene understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs.
• Benchmark perception models using large-scale datasets and well-defined quantitative metrics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with research, data, and deployment engineers to refine models and support real-world applications.
• Maintain a strong focus on performance, robustness, and scalability for deployment in production systems.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Ph.D. or Masters in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Ph.D. new grad or Masters + 3 years 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 modalities and their synchronization, calibration, and integration in perception pipelines.
• Solid foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry.

Preferred Skills

• Industry or academic experience in autonomous vehicle perception, robotics, or related areas.
• Hands-on experience developing deep learning models in real-world or production environments.
• Experience with distributed training, high-performance computing, or GPU acceleration.

$150,000 - $200,000 a year

Your opportunities joining PlusAI

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.