Engineering Manager, PlusAI
Simulation and Verification
$200-250k
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
AI-first global autonomous trucking technology
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AI-first global autonomous trucking technology
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-250k
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build driving intelligence to power a safer and greener world.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role
- Technical Domain Expertise: Proven experience in autonomous driving, robotics, or complex system simulation. Proficiency in simulation tools (Carla, Unreal Engine, or custom simulator development)
- Core Engineering Skills: Deep experience with modern backend technologies (Python, FastAPI, Postgresql) and frontend frameworks (React, Vite)
- Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud-based development environments (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD orchestration (Jenkins)
- Data-Driven: Demonstrated ability to build data pipelines that handle high-volume simulation data, including ingestion, storage, and visualization
- Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between complex engineering needs and stakeholder requirements
Desirable
- Experience with sensor simulation (Lidar/Radar/Camera) and digital twin technologies
- Familiarity with data-driven testing frameworks and large-scale data processing (bag replay, event processing)
- Experience in hiring and scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced R&D environment
What the job involves
- As an Engineering Manager for the Simulation & Verification team at Plus.ai, you will lead the development and scaling of our autonomous driving simulation platform
- You will be responsible for orchestrating the infrastructure, tools, and workflows that allow our autonomous trucks to be tested safely and efficiently in virtual environments
- This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering, robotics simulation, and data analytics, directly enabling our AV roadmap
- Platform Leadership: Drive the evolution of our simulation platform to support increased scenario throughput, metrics, and scaling
- Team Development: Lead a team of high-performing software engineers and software validation and verification engineers focused on simulation infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, data verification tools, and scenario creation. You will be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and fostering a culture of technical excellence
- Simulation Strategy: Oversee the development of advanced simulation capabilities, including high-fidelity sensor simulation, closed-loop replay of fleet data, and synthetic scenario generation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Planning, Perception, Control, and Safety teams to integrate simulation results into the development lifecycle. Ensure tools and dashboards meet the needs of stakeholders across the organization
- Infrastructure Excellence: Optimize CI/CD workflows to ensure fast, reliable testing. Manage resource allocation to balance high-volume regression testing with on-demand experiment needs
- Process & Quality: Implement rigorous quality control workflows for scenario management. Standardize metrics and benchmark systems to track simulation performance, coverage, and mileage
Our take
With self-driving vehicles becoming more common, the tuck shipping industry stands to benefit from autonomous driving technology, particularly given the current shortage of drivers in the US.
PlusAI provides self-driving technology for trucks to make fleets safer, more fuel-efficient, and sustainable. It uses machine learning to analyze routes and scenarios, providing real-time data to trucks equipped with the PlusDrive system. Unlike competitors focusing on urban transportation, PlusAI is tackling long-distance logistics, though regulatory challenges in the US remain a concern.
Currently, Plus offers a system that enhances driver safety and efficiency, while continuing to develop fully autonomous solutions. Following a successful pilot with IVECO, PlusAI is testing its automated trucks on German roads and plans to expand into other European markets, like Spain, very soon.
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Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2021
$220m
LATE VC
Feb 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Total funding: $821.7m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO: Unlimited paid time off on top of company holidays to recharge and enjoy as needed
- Flexible working: Flexibile work arrangements and technology to help manage life's demands at the office and remote
- Health benefits: Tiered options in medical, dental, and vision insurance to fit your unique needs
- Future building: Equity, 401k and FSA options for all eligible employees to help build for your future
- Professional development: Company-sponsored professional development opportunities such as conferences, training, and workshops
- Catered lunches: Daily catered lunches at both of our Santa Clara and Fremont offices
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
David Liu
(Co-Founder & CEO)They hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and began their career as an Engineer at Silicon Graphics. Later, they worked as a Consultant for McKinsey & Co. and went on to serve as the Founder and CTO of both InformLink and RMG Networks. They also have experience as the Founder and CEO of RedAtoms.
Shawn Kerrigan
(Co-Founder & COO)They hold a Master's and PhD in Engineering from Stanford. They served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co. and later became a Senior Investment Associate at Bridgewater Associates. They also co-founded Locus Energy where they served as the CTO for 8 years.
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