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Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Plus
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025
Plus is a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions with headquarters in Silicon Valley, California. Named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers and Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, Plus’s open autonomy technology platform is already powering vehicles in commercial use today. Working with one of the largest companies in the U.S., vehicle manufacturers, and others globally, Plus is helping to make driving safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable. Plus has received a number of industry awards and distinctions for its transformative technology and business momentum from Fast Company , Forbes , Insider , Consumer Electronics Show , AUVSI , and others. 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.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and optimization of Plus’s latest redundant system architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance both software and hardware components, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance. You will work on critical features such as redundant actuation mechanisms, system monitoring, and automated testing pipelines. Your expertise will contribute to the development of robust, fault-tolerant systems that meet the rigorous safety-critical standards required for SAE Level 4 autonomous operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop fallback mechanisms for redundant actuation systems, including system state monitoring, fault handling, and actuator activation.
  • Design and implement internal protocols on embedded systems to ensure proper communication and synchronization between redundant compute systems.
  • Collaborate with relevant teams to define test cases for new redundancy-related features and the entire vehicle system, and actively participate in closed-course testing and on-vehicle tuning.
  • Responsible for Drive-By-Wire integration of OEM partner vehicle platforms and adapt our redundant and safety concept to different platforms.
  • Responsible for sensor driver development and integration testingEstablish and maintain CI pipeline to enable automated testing on redundancy-related software nodes.

Required Skills:

  • Pursuing MS or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Working experience with robotics / mechatronics system integration
  • Working experience with embedded systems, Linux CLI, and ROS
  • Strong programming skills in C and python
  • Hands-on experience with MATLAB / Simulink
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • A strong commitment to quality work, demonstrating reliability, accountability, and a proactive approach to meeting project goals and deadlines
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally

Preferred Skills:

  • Previous experience in integrating and testing autonomous vehicle systems
  • Familiar with Drive-By-Wire systems and redundant architectures
  • Hands-on experience with CAN bus protocol
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

$150,000 - $200,000 a year

Your opportunities joining Plus

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.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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