Software Integration Engineer

npm, Inc. (Node package manager JavaScript); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Competitive compensation

Catered free lunch

Unlimited snacks and beverages

Job summary

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks. We seek an experienced software integration engineer to lead V&V efforts, focusing on the planning stack or embedded MCU.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to develop and execute end-to-end testing, and create tooling to improve efficiency. Your role includes creating and executing test plans, supporting development on either the planning or MCU teams, and driving closed-course

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Robotics.
• 2+ years of experience creating and executing test plans for software and hardware systems.
• 2+ years of experience working with robotics, automotive, or autonomous vehicles.
• Experience debugging system behaviors in Linux, ROS, C++, and Python, and identifying software failures caused by hardware sensors.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of closed-course autonomous vehicle system testing.
• Create V&V plans and develop test matrix based on product requirements to thoroughly test autonomy software on-vehicle.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot software errors, including working with Linux, ROS, sensors, actuators, and various log data.
• Work with engineers to determine how to test different parts of the autonomy stack and report back test failures to management.
• Organize and execute field testing to test autonomy software on-vehicle in various environments including closed course.
• Execute the test cases based on release milestones.
• Support development of either the planning stack or the embedded safety MCU
• Generate documentation and back-end tooling to improve operational efficiency

Skills

Test planning

Robotics

Autonomous vehicles

Linux

ROS

C++

Python

Bash

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Robotics

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're looking for an experienced software integrationengineer to leadValidation & Verification (V&V) efforts at Plus by conducting hands-on testing of our autonomous driving stack, with a particular focus on our planning stack or safety rated embedded MCU. In this role, you will also worktogetherwith engineering and operations teams to develop and implement closed-course vehicle testing programs.Your responsibilities will includecreating and executing end-to-end software test plans for autonomous driving, supporting development on either the planning or MCU teams, and generating tooling and documentation to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of closed-course autonomous vehicle system testing.
• Create V&V plans and develop test matrix based on product requirements to thoroughly test autonomy software on-vehicle.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot software errors, including working with Linux, ROS, sensors, actuators, and various log data.
• Work with engineers to determine how to test different parts of the autonomy stack and report back test failures to management.
• Organize and execute field testing to test autonomy software on-vehicle in various environments including closed course.
• Execute the test cases based on release milestones.
• Support development of either the planning stack or the embedded safety MCU
• Generate documentation and back-end tooling to improve operational efficiency

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Robotics
• 2+ years of experience creating and executing test plans for software and hardware systems.
• 2+ years of experience working with robotics, automotive, or autonomous vehicles.
• Experience debugging system behaviors in Linux, ROS, C++, and Python, and identifying software failures caused by hardware sensors.
• Programming skills in Python, C++, bash
• Willingness to travel to test sites near San Antonio, Texas and around the country.

Preferred Skills

all these just repeat required skills

• Previous experience working in testing Autonomy or ADAS applications.
• Previous experience in Validation and Verification at an autonomous vehicle company.
• Previous experience testing large vehicles in defense, mining, construction, or agriculture.
• Experience with autonomous driving compute systems, sensors and communication protocols.

$125,000 - $175,000 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.

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.