Senior Research Engineer, Controls

Job overview

The Senior Research Engineer, Controls role is onsite in Santa Clara, CA, with compensation of $150,000–$200,000 per year. PlusAI develops AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks and works with vehicle and technology partners to advance autonomous trucking. The engineer develops improvements to the autonomy motion-planning and control stack, including machine-learning vehicle models and learning-based control policies. The role contributes to vehicle performance through algorithm development, dataset and training tools, simulation and road testing, and debugging.

What you'll do

• Design and improve control algorithms integrating model predictive control with learning-based approaches
• work with domain experts on scalable data-driven controller design
• develop dataset generation, training, and evaluation tools
• optimize models for real-time operation in compute-constrained environments
• lead planning and execution of vehicle testing in simulation and on public roads
• perform root-cause analysis and debugging
• track and incorporate research advancements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior research engineer

controls

plusai

santa clara ca

full-time

$150k–$200k

autonomous trucks

motion control

machine learning

python

c++

pytorch

model predictive control

vehicle testing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The role includes vehicle testing in offline simulation and on public roads and focuses on autonomous truck control.

About the employer

PlusAI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.