Deep Learning Research Intern

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Software
The Role
Intern will work on Vision-Language models for strategic decision-making in autonomous driving, focusing on knowledge distillation techniques for model deployment.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

At Plus, we are pioneering the next generation of autonomous driving (AV 2.0) by replacing hyper-complex legacy stacks with end-to-end Physical AI models. Our SuperDrive™ virtual driver software powers fully autonomous Level 4 semi-trucks, navigating multi-lane highways, complex construction zones, and unpredictable night-driving scenarios.

This summer, you will join our core AI team to work on the frontier of autonomous decision-making: Vision-Language models. You will use vision language models to generate meta actions for strategic decision making. Your project will also focus on designing and implementing advanced knowledge distillation and compression techniques to transition large models for on-board compute usage.

Responsibilities

  • Work on Vision Language Action models in support of Plus's reasoning layer for on-board strategic decision making. Develop distillation technques for deployment on on-board compute.

Required Skills:

  • Pursuing MS or PhD in CS, EE, mathematics, statistics or related field
  • Thorough understanding of state-of-the-art vision language/vision language action models, diffusion, flow matching and transformers.
  • 1-2 years experience with implementing and training models in at least one deep learning framework (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Jax)

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.

Skills Required

  • Pursuing MS or PhD in CS, EE, mathematics, statistics or related field
  • Thorough understanding of state-of-the-art vision language models
  • 1-2 years experience with deep learning frameworks

Plus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Plus and has not been reviewed or approved by Plus.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited PTO in addition to company holidays and flexible work arrangements are offered, indicating broad time-off flexibility. This setup signals strong support for taking time away from work.
  • Healthcare Strength Tiered medical, dental, and vision options allow employees to select coverage that fits their needs. This breadth of core health coverage aligns with a comprehensive benefits approach.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Daily catered lunches at key offices and company-sponsored professional development add meaningful day-to-day and growth-oriented perks. These offerings enhance overall wellbeing and workplace experience.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, California
471 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Plus is a global provider of highly automated driving and fully autonomous driving solutions. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers and Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, Plus's customers are already operating its product on the road today. Working with one of the largest companies in the U.S., vehicle manufacturers and others, Plus is making transportation safer and greener. Plus has received a number of industry awards and distinctions for its transformative technology and business momentum from Fast Company, Insider, Consumer Electronics Show, AUVSI, and others. For more information, visit www.plus.ai

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