Senior Software Engineer, Planning
Company: PlusAI
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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. As a Senior Software Engineer, Planning for
self-driving trucks, you will work on developing cutting-edge
software that takes data from a multitude of sensors such as
cameras, radars and lidars, and converts them into actionable
information for downstream components like prediction and planning.
Responsibilities: Design, develop and deploy motion planning
software to support PlusAI’s planning, using the latest techniques
in lateral and longitudinal motion planning. Utilize latest C++
numerical optimization frameworks (e.g. qpOasys) and industry
standard software tools (git, ROS, etc.) to integrate new lateral
and longitudinal motion planning algorithms into our production
system. Perform system level diagnostics and tuning using in-house
visualization tools and open-source visualization platforms (e.g.
webviz) Use good oral and written communication skills to
collaborate with other engineers to produce system designs that are
approved at a high level before software implementation begins
Required Qualifications: MS or PhD in Computer/Software
Engineering, Robotics, Robotic Systems Development, or related
field. Experience developing production code in C++, with python
experience as an added advantage. Applied robotics experience in
any of: Robotics/ Motion Planning/Computer Vision/Machine Learning
Strong oral and written communication skills. Preferred
Qualifications: PhD 1-2 years or MS 3-4 years of experience The
posted salary range is excluding equity. Exact compensation may
vary based on skills 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI)
tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing
applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.
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