PlusAI

Software Engineer Intern- Runtime, Robotics

PlusAI · Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, CA was $39K–$135K Intern Closed
Applications are closed for this role. It was originally posted 2026-05-20. It’s no longer accepting applicants — see roles PlusAI is still hiring for →, or browse the live openings below.
Salary
$39K–$135K
Type
Internship
Experience
0-1 yr

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.

The intern will help spearhead the evolution of our robot’s communication backbone by integrating ROS2 into our high-performance software stack.

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.

  • Modern Middleware Architectures: Transitioning systems toward ROS2 and DDS (Data Distribution Service) paradigms.
  • System Interoperability: Designing bridges and custom RMW (ROS Middleware) configurations for hybrid environments.
  • Field Engineering: On-vehicle deployment, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and performance optimization.
  • Advanced Proficiency in C++ (17 or later): Strong background in systems-level programming and modern software design patterns.
  • Robotics Middleware Knowledge: Familiarity with the ROS2 ecosystem (Nodes, Pub/Sub, Services) and an interest in how different transport layers handle data.
  • Systems Analysis: Experience or interest in benchmarking software performance and identifying optimization opportunities, comfortable working in Linux environments and debugging hardware-software interfaces.
  • Familiarity with robotics middleware (such as ROS, DDS, or Cyber RT) is highly preferred.
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