Research Engineer Intern

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.

We are seeking a Research Engineer Intern to join the Localization & Mapping team at Plus, focusing on a project to b uild and validate a closed-loop "long-tail data engine" that improves generic-object detection on a curated long-tail benchmark. The project will first establish a measurable long-tail evaluation benchmark from existing logs. Then a prototype of the data engine will be built using a combination of simulation tools, automated data mining, and foundation models.

Responsibilities:

• Build and validate a closed-loop "long-tail data engine" that improves generic-object detection on a curated long-tail benchmark. The project will first establish a measurable long-tail evaluation benchmark from existing logs. Then a prototype of the data engine will be built using a combination of simulation tools, automated data mining, and foundation models.

Required Skills:

• Pursuing MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Software design and development experience in Python and C++
• Experience in 3D computer vision.

Preferred Skills:

• Publication record in relevant venues (CVPR, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, AAAI, SIGGRAPH, ICRA, IROS, etc.)

$19 - $65 an hour

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, 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.