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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.\r\nThe intern will help spearhead the evolution of our robot's communication backbone by integrating ROS2 into our high-performance software stack.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nModern Middleware Architectures: Transitioning systems toward ROS2 and DDS (Data Distribution Service) paradigms.\r\nSystem Interoperability: Designing bridges and custom RMW (ROS Middleware) configurations for hybrid environments.\r\nField Engineering: On-vehicle deployment, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and performance optimization.\r\nRequired Skills\r\nAdvanced Proficiency in C++ (17 or later): Strong background in systems-level programming and modern software design patterns.\r\nRobotics Middleware Knowledge: Familiarity with the ROS2 ecosystem (Nodes, Pub/Sub, Services) and an interest in how different transport layers handle data.\r\nSystems Analysis: Experience or interest in benchmarking software performance and identifying optimization opportunities, comfortable working in Linux environments and debugging hardware-software interfaces.\r\nFamiliarity with robotics middleware (such as ROS, DDS, or Cyber RT) is highly preferred.\r\n$19 - $65 an hour\r\nYour opportunities joining PlusAI\r\nWork, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.\r\nWide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.\r\nCatered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.\r\nHighly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.\r\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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