Senior Research Engineer, Controls
plus-2· Controls
About this role
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 a Research Engineer, you will deliver mission-critical improvements and new features for our autonomy motion planning and control stack. You will be a crucial part of our team, working alongside engineers, research scientists, and domain experts to build optimal and data driven controls to realize planned vehicle trajectories.
Your responsibilities will include the development of machine-learning vehicle models and learning based control policies leveraging the extensive data we collect every day across our autonomous trucking fleet. You will also have the opportunity to solve real-world autonomy system challenges by participating in vehicle performance analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting. You will contribute significantly to our commitment to pushing the frontiers of technological innovation in Autonomy.
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What is the salary for the Senior Research Engineer, Controls role at plus-2?
The listed salary for this Senior Research Engineer, Controls position at plus-2 is USD 150K–200K. This is an Full time role.
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This Senior Research Engineer, Controls role at plus-2 is based in Santa Clara, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Research Engineer, Controls role at plus-2 full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Research Engineer, Controls role in the Controls department at plus-2.
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This Senior Research Engineer, Controls position is part of the Controls department at plus-2. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Senior Research Engineer, Controls position at plus-2 was posted on Jan 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Research Engineer, Controls
plus-2 · 💰 USD 150K–200K
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