Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception

PlusAI builds perception technology for autonomous driving and 3D scene understanding using next-generation, multimodal sensor fusion. In this onsite role in Santa Clara, CA, you will work on Bird’s Eye View (BEV) fusion models that integrate camera, LiDAR, and radar, with a strong emphasis on performance and production readiness.

What you’ll do

• Design, implement, and optimize BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs.
• Benchmark perception models using large-scale datasets and quantitative metrics.
• Partner with teams across research, data, and deployment to refine models and support real-world applications.
• Maintain a focus on performance, robustness, and scalability for deployment in production systems.
• Perform work in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support team QMS compliance, monitor quality, and drive process improvements.

What you bring

• Ph.D. or Masters in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Ph.D. new grad or Masters + 3 years industry experience.
• Proficiency in Python and experience building deep learning pipelines.
• Strong expertise with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Proven experience with LiDAR-based 3D perception and BEV representation models.
• Deep understanding of multimodal sensor fusion architectures and techniques.
• Familiarity with camera, LiDAR, and radar modalities, including synchronization, calibration, and integration in perception pipelines.
• Solid foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry.

Preferred

• Industry or academic experience in autonomous vehicle perception, robotics, or related areas.
• Hands-on experience developing deep learning models in real-world or production environments.
• Experience with distributed training, high-performance computing, or GPU acceleration.

Compensation

USD 150,000 - 200,000 per year

Benefits

• Work, learn and grow in a future-oriented, innovative, and dynamic field.
• Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Catered free lunch plus unlimited snacks and beverages.
• Highly competitive salary and benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Technologies you’ll use

Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX