Senior Software Engineer, Mapping & Localization
On-site Santa Clara Full-time Senior Software Engineering
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at PlusAI. Santa Clara · full-time · $145,000–$190,000 base.
SalaryStated by PlusAI
$145,000 – $190,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from PlusAIOur estimate for the market: $169,898–$205,538Median $184,095
The range includes the market median of $184,095 for senior software engineering roles in Santa Clara.
Worked out from 30 postings that stated pay, median $184,095. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationSanta Clara
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$145,000–$190,000
PostedAug 24, 2022 · 4y ago
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and deploy map systems that handle offline map management and load maps online using Python and C++
- Provide runtime map queries for perception, prediction and planning modules
- Strengthen mapping and localization monitoring, event mining and continuous integration systems
- Coordinate with other engineering teams on component needs and performance, and with operations on data preparation and testing
What you bring
- You have strong C++ skills and have built large real-time systems or infrastructure
- You have experience managing and deploying large offline maps
- You understand core data structures and algorithms and have maintained or created CI/CD pipelines
- You communicate clearly in writing and conversation and can work without close supervision
Who this fits
This senior, full-time role is based onsite in Santa Clara. It suits an engineer focused on C++ systems and mapping for self-driving vehicles, with day-to-day work spanning engineering and operations teams.
From the employer
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.
As software engineer for mapping & localization for self-driving vehicles, you will work on developing and deploying large scale map systems including offline management and online loading. You will also support efficient map query in runtime for other modules– like perception, prediction and planning, with the goal of improving online and offline data collection and analysis of mapping/localization systems and mapping/localization CI systems.
Your opportunities joining PlusAIWork, 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.
As software engineer for mapping & localization for self-driving vehicles, you will work on developing and deploying large scale map systems including offline management and online loading. You will also support efficient map query in runtime for other modules– like perception, prediction and planning, with the goal of improving online and offline data collection and analysis of mapping/localization systems and mapping/localization CI systems.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy large scale map systems including offline map management and online map loading (both in Python and C++).
- Support efficient map query interface in runtime for other modules like perception, prediction and planning.
- Improve online mapping/localization watchdog and event mining system.
- Improve mapping/localization CI system.
- Work in a cross-functional environment to understand the requirements and performance of other system components such as perception, prediction, planning, control, simulation and data infrastructure.
- Work with the operations team to communicate requirements around data collection, preprocessing, labeling, testing, and analysis.
Required Skills:
- Clear understanding in classic data structures and algorithms.
- Experience in designing and implementing large real-time C++ systems and infrastructure.
- Familiar with maintaining and creating CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong proficiency in C++.
- Experience in offline large-scale map management/deployment.
- Strong written and verbal communications.
- Self-motivated, comfortable operating without direct supervision.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in online multi-tiles large scale real-time map loading.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and testing localization algorithms, such as Lidar/Visual SLAM, and Kalman filtering.
- Experience in deep learning perception systems like spatial transformer, self/cross attention, object/lane detection/tracking.
Your opportunities joining PlusAIWork, 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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