PlusAI

PlusAI is a Physical AI company specializing in AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Their core product, SuperDrive, is an AI-powered virtual driver designed for full autonomous operation with high awareness, accuracy, and reliability. The company leverages advanced AI models, including Generative AI, for its AV2.0 technology, aiming to reduce software complexity and improve efficiency. PlusAI partners with leading global truck manufacturers (TRATON GROUP brands like Scania, MAN, and International, Hyundai, IVECO), fleets (Amazon, DSV), and technology providers (Nvidia, Bosch) to accelerate the commercial reality of autonomous trucking. They emphasize a safety-first approach and are working towards large-scale deployment.

AIAutonomous DrivingAV2.0Fleet ManagementPhysical AISafetyTruckingVirtual Driverplus.ai

PlusAI

AIAutonomous DrivingAV2.0Fleet ManagementPhysical AISafetyTruckingVirtual Driverplus.ai

HQSanta Clara, US

Team Size467

Open Jobs32

Total Funding$520M

Latest Fundraise5 years ago

TL;DR

Core product: SuperDrive — AI virtual driver for Level 4 autonomous trucks

Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA

Founded: 2016

Notable partners/customers: TRATON Group (Scania/MAN/International), Hyundai, IVECO, Amazon, DSV

Recent financing event: June 2025 SPAC merger (Churchill Capital Corp IX) reported

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Autonomous trucking / commercial vehicle autonomy

Founded

2016

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Tech Stack

AWS CloudFront

Amazon S3

AWS (cloud services)

Nvidia (hardware partner)

Funding Track Record

2025 SPAC merger- 2025-06

288000000

Reported SPAC transaction raising $288M and reported enterprise value of $1.5B

Series (2021)- 2021-02

200000000

Feb 2021 funding round reported at $200M including strategic and institutional investors

Investor Signal

“Includes institutional and strategic investors and strategic OEM commitments (examples reported: Sequoia, Lightspeed, GSR, Full Truck Alliance, SAIC Capital, TRATON Group)”

Founders

What we do

TL;DR

Company Overview

Funding Track Record

Founders

What we do

PlusAI

AIAutonomous DrivingAV2.0Fleet ManagementPhysical AISafetyTruckingVirtual Driverplus.ai

PlusAI

AIAutonomous DrivingAV2.0Fleet ManagementPhysical AISafetyTruckingVirtual Driverplus.ai

HQSanta Clara, US

Team Size467

Open Jobs32

Total Funding$520M

Latest Fundraise5 years ago

TL;DR

Core product: SuperDrive — AI virtual driver for Level 4 autonomous trucks

Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA

Founded: 2016

Notable partners/customers: TRATON Group (Scania/MAN/International), Hyundai, IVECO, Amazon, DSV

Recent financing event: June 2025 SPAC merger (Churchill Capital Corp IX) reported

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Autonomous trucking / commercial vehicle autonomy

Founded

2016

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Tech Stack

AWS CloudFront

Amazon S3

AWS (cloud services)

Nvidia (hardware partner)

Funding Track Record

2025 SPAC merger- 2025-06

288000000

Reported SPAC transaction raising $288M and reported enterprise value of $1.5B

Series (2021)- 2021-02

200000000

Feb 2021 funding round reported at $200M including strategic and institutional investors

Investor Signal

“Includes institutional and strategic investors and strategic OEM commitments (examples reported: Sequoia, Lightspeed, GSR, Full Truck Alliance, SAIC Capital, TRATON Group)”

Founders

What we do

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Join the Team

Senior/Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Planning

HybridSanta Clara, CA, US

Hybrid • Santa Clara, CA, US

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’re looking for a machine learning engineer to train and deploy the latest generation of ML-based planning algorithms on the extensive data we collect every day across our autonomous trucking fleet.

Responsibilities

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Software Engineer

ContractNiš, RS

Contract • Niš, RS

DevOps Engineer

InternshipUtrecht, NL

Internship • Utrecht, NL

Backend Developer

Full-timeBelgrade, RS

Full-time • Belgrade, RS

Machine Learning Engineer

InternshipNiš, RS

Internship • Niš, RS

Product Designer

ContractNew York, US

Contract • New York, US

Software Engineer

ContractHaifa

Contract • Haifa

Use complex map and perception sensor output to develop novel deep learning models for our planning stack.

Design critical safety checks to ensure driving trajectories are feasible and follow rules of road.

Ensure all model development keeps a real-time focus and operates efficiently in compute-constrained environments.

Track and incorporate the latest multidisciplinary research advancements in a fast-moving field.

Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Ensure that technical work meets customer requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality policies.

BS, MS, or PhD in Software, Robotics, or related field
4+ years of machine learning engineering experience for robotics applications
Experience developing high-quality software from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
Expertise with Python, willingness to do some C++ development as needed.
Experience training with modern frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
A rigorous approach to model development: running well-designed experiments, defining suitable training and validation datasets, and evaluating on the right metrics.
Hands-on familiarity with cloud data ingestion pipelines
Strong communication and collaborative skills

$130,000 - $220,000 a year

Our compensations (cash and equity) are determined based on the position, your location, qualifications, 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.