Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

Medium; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered free lunch

Unlimited snacks and beverages

401(k) plan

Job summary

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. We seek a Machine Learning Engineer to design BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar data for autonomous trucks.

You will collaborate with research, data, and deployment teams to ensure robust, scalable deployment and alignment with QMS practices while pushing state-of-the-art in 3D perception and sensor fusion.

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 QMS requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Python

DL pipelines

DL frameworks

LiDAR perception

BEV fusion

Sensor fusion

Computer vision

3D geometry

Education

PhD or Masters in AI/CS/EE/Robotics

Advanced degree in relevant field

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 - $250,000 a year

Our compensations (cash and equity) are determined based on the position, your location, qualifications, and experience.

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.