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.
As a Runtime Software Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the development and optimization of our compute platform, including the inter-host communication stack, which is a critical foundational building block to SuperDrive, one of the most advanced L4 autonomous driving systems.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize communication protocols over high-speed links, such as PCIe and High-Speed Ethernet.
- Reduce inter-host data transfer latency and improve system reliability.
- Design and implement safety and security measures for inter-host communication to comply with automotive-grade standards.
- Utilize Nvidia's native NvSci infrastructure to optimize camera stream Inter-Process Communication (IPC), thereby enhancing both performance and safety.
- Draft thorough documentation for planned and executed activities.
Required Skills:
- MS or Phd in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or other related engineering field
- Proficient in C++, python, and Linux CLI
- Experienced in Linux network programming and kernel optimization, and profiling tools
- Hands-on experience with ARM system development
- Familiarity with robotics or automotive middleware, such as ROS, ROS2 or DDS
- Understanding of inter-host communication protocols and safety/security principles
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with Robotics and Autonomous Driving systems
- Previous working experience with multinational teams and interdisciplinary projects
- Basic understanding of functional safety concepts
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.
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