Deep Learning Research Intern — Multimodal BEV Perception

PlusAI

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Santa Clara, CA on site Until 10/6/2026 First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
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 are seeking a highly motivated Deep Learning Research Intern to join our Perception team, working on Bird's Eye View (BEV) fusion models using multimodal sensor inputs, including camera, LiDAR, and radar. You will support the design and evaluation of scalable perception algorithms that enable 3D scene understanding for autonomous driving, working closely with research engineers on real-world, production-relevant problems.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, prototype, and evaluate BEV-based perception models that fuse camera, LiDAR, and radar inputs.

  • Design and run experiments benchmarking model performance on large-scale autonomous driving datasets using well-defined quantitative metrics.

  • Investigate novel multimodal fusion architectures and techniques to improve accuracy, robustness, and efficiency.

  • Collaborate closely with research scientists and perception engineers to translate findings into production-ready components.

  • Document experiments, results, and insights clearly for the broader research team.

  • Perform work in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) requirements where applicable.

Required skills

  • Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or Master's degree in AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience building deep learning pipelines.

  • Hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.

  • Solid foundation in computer vision, deep learning, and 3D geometry.

  • Coursework or project experience with LiDAR-based 3D perception or BEV representation models.

  • Understanding of multimodal sensor fusion concepts

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior research or project experience in autonomous vehicle perception, robotics, or related fields.

  • Familiarity with camera, LiDAR, and radar modalities, including synchronization, calibration, and integration in perception pipelines.

  • Experience with distributed training, high-performance computing, or GPU acceleration.

  • Publications or open-source contributions in perception, 3D vision, or multimodal learning.

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.

Compensation (from employer):
19–65 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Research and develop perception models for autonomous trucks using multimodal sensors.

Job title

Deep Learning Research Intern — Multimodal BEV Perception

Experience level

graduate level

Industry

software

Location requirements

Santa Clara, CA, remote work not specified

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Pythondeep learningPyTorchTensorFlow3D geometryLiDAR

Preferred skills

autonomous vehicle perceptionroboticsGPU accelerationpublications

Specializations

deep learningcomputer visionsensor fusionautonomous driving
Locations

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Santa Clara, CA, USA

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