Software Engineer - Distributed Compute Systems at Nuro | Mountain View, CA

Who We AreNuro is at the forefront of self-driving technology, dedicated to making autonomy a reality for everyone. Established in 2016, we have developed the world’s most scalable driver, merging advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our innovative platform, the Nuro Driver™, is designed to facilitate a diverse array of applications—from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personal vehicles. With a proven track record from years of deployment, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more interconnected future.About the RoleWe are seeking experienced Software Engineers to expand and optimize Nuro's extensive cloud and data center computing infrastructure. This system is crucial for various business applications across the company, including machine learning data pipelines, data discovery, simulation, and time-series multimedia log processing. In this role, you will create a scalable, efficient, and reliable system that connects core infrastructure with high-level job requests, enhancing large-scale computations for autonomy and other engineering teams.About the WorkDesign and develop scalable, reliable frameworks, such as BATES, to manage and execute large workloads in both cloud and on-premise clusters.Collaborate with application teams across Nuro to provide robust, generic tools and APIs that streamline the development of mission-critical applications.Enhance workload efficiency and turnaround time by analyzing application context, identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks, prioritizing tasks, and implementing innovative solutions.

Who We Are Nuro is revolutionizing the future of transportation with self-driving technology aimed at making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the most scalable driver in the world, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for various applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personal vehicles. With years of proven self-driving deployments, Nuro is paving the way for automakers and mobility platforms to embrace autonomous vehicles on a commercial scale, fostering a safer and more connected future. About the Role As a Software Engineer specializing in Video Streaming, you will play a pivotal role in our Teleoperations platform. Collaborating with a diverse team of engineers, you will develop the core communication systems and the cloud infrastructure to connect vehicles with operators. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of networking algorithms, bandwidth estimation, rate control, computer networking, and real-time communication systems. Our team is committed to delivering dependable solutions for third-party teleoperation applications. Your Responsibilities Design and implement a cutting-edge pipeline utilizing state-of-the-art video streaming techniques to facilitate a high-priority real-time data stream. Create an offline streaming simulation and emulation framework to enhance video streaming algorithms and forecast online performance. Conduct testing in real-world scenarios, gather insights, and drive innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect network metrics on the road. Qualifications A PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field; alternatively, a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience. Expertise in C/C++ and/or Go programming languages. Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, socket programming, and congestion control. Excellent communication skills. Bonus Qualifications Experience with network simulation tools, such as Network Simulator 3. Knowledge of real-world LTE network metrics collection. Familiarity with video streaming frameworks like WebRTC. Understanding of video codecs such as VP8, VP9, and H264/265. Proficiency in GPU programming.

Who We AreNuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is developing the world’s most scalable autonomous driver by integrating advanced AI with high-quality automotive hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate a diverse range of applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With years of successful self-driving deployments, we provide automakers and mobility platforms with a clear trajectory toward commercial-scale AVs, contributing to a safer, more connected future.About the RoleThe Routing Team plays a crucial role in ensuring the Nuro Driver™ navigates to destinations safely and efficiently. We are constantly enhancing our routing engine to generate optimal routes, deliver precise ETAs, and effectively manage traffic flow as our business and geographic footprint expand.About the WorkYou will be responsible for building and scaling backend systems and onboard modules for the Routing team. This encompasses designing microservices, refining routing algorithms, analyzing road network graphs, developing monitoring and analytics systems, and optimizing deployment pipelines.Collaboration with product, strategy, and operations teams will be essential as you design and implement innovative user experiences, and define our product strategy and roadmap.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomous solutions accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are on a mission to construct the most scalable autonomous driver, merging advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed to facilitate a variety of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personal vehicles. With a proven track record in self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercially viable autonomous vehicles, fostering a future that is safer, more connected, and enriched. About the RoleSimulation plays a crucial role in the development of autonomous technology. Our Simulation team is tasked with creating a powerful simulator that underpins all simulations at Nuro, enabling us to confidently develop and test our self-driving technologies. The team tackles a variety of novel simulation challenges, employing innovative and creative approaches—ranging from synthesizing sensor data and automating scenario generation to optimizing performance and resources. Collaboration with various teams across the company allows us to broaden the horizons of what can be simulated. About the Work Enhance the functionality, performance, and user experience of our simulator. Develop inventive strategies to elevate simulation realism and coverage through synthesis. Design and implement solutions to streamline interactions among complex systems. Engage in diverse projects, from new greenfield initiatives to scaling existing systems. Work closely with autonomy engineers to deepen your understanding of autonomous systems and devise optimal solutions.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm dedicated to making autonomy available to everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is developing the world’s most scalable driver, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its proprietary technology, the Nuro Driver™, to enhance various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and privately owned vehicles. With a proven track record from years of self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to autonomous vehicles (AVs) at commercial scale, fostering a safer, more connected future. About the Role The Routing Team is responsible for creating essential services that guarantee the Nuro Driver™ reaches its destinations quickly and safely. We are continually enhancing our routing engine to compute more efficient routes, deliver highly precise ETAs, and effectively manage scalable traffic for every journey, adapting to our expanding business and the evolution of mapping infrastructure. About the Work You will be instrumental in constructing and scaling both backend systems and onboard modules for the Routing team. This includes designing microservices, optimizing routing algorithms, understanding complex road network graphs, establishing monitoring and analytics infrastructure, and streamlining our deployment pipeline. You will collaborate with product, strategy, and operations teams to create innovative user experiences while defining our product strategy and roadmap.

Role overview The Head of Operations at nuro leads the company’s operational strategy and execution from its Mountain View headquarters. This position manages daily operations, sharpens internal processes, and ensures teams collaborate toward common goals. What you will do Direct daily operations across multiple departments Refine workflows to boost productivity Keep teams aligned with nuro’s priorities and objectives Partner with cross-functional groups to advance operational improvements Identify and apply practices that support company growth Impact This leadership role has a direct hand in shaping nuro’s operational future as the company grows and expands its influence in the industry.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to democratizing autonomy for everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the world’s most scalable driver, integrating advanced AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, enabling a diverse range of applications from robotaxis and commercial fleets to privately owned vehicles. With a proven track record in self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more interconnected future. About the Role We are seeking talented senior engineers to enhance and scale Nuro’s expansive computing infrastructure within cloud and data centers. This infrastructure is vital for numerous essential business applications, including machine learning data pipelines, data discovery, simulation, and time-series multimedia log processing. In this role, you will design and implement a scalable, efficient, and reliable system that connects fundamental infrastructure with high-level job requests, making large-scale computations more accessible for autonomy and other infrastructure engineers. About the Work Design and build scalable, dependable frameworks, such as BATES, to orchestrate and manage large-scale workloads in both cloud and on-premise clusters. Collaborate with application teams across Nuro to develop robust, generic tools and APIs that expedite the creation of mission-critical applications. Enhance workload efficiency and turnaround time by deeply understanding application contexts, identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks, prioritizing tasks, and implementing innovative solutions. About You You possess extensive experience in creating and developing large-scale distributed applications (e.g., Kubernetes). You are proactive in recognizing opportunities for system improvements and driving positive transformations. You have the capability to translate high-level requirements into detailed, cohesive system designs. You are eager to gain a deep understanding of application logic across Nuro and are passionate about going the extra mile. You are highly collaborative and dedicated to delivering the best possible user experience. You embody startup spirit: your track record shows you thrive in the dynamic, often ambiguous environment of a startup.

Role Overview Nuro is looking for a Software Engineer focused on Onboard Systems to help build and refine the software powering autonomous delivery vehicles. This position is based at Nuro's headquarters in Mountain View, California. What You Will Do Design and implement software for onboard vehicle systems Work closely with team members to improve reliability and efficiency of onboard technology Contribute to the development of solutions that support autonomous vehicle operations Collaboration Work alongside engineers and other specialists who are committed to advancing autonomous delivery. Expect to share ideas, solve problems together, and help shape the future of Nuro's onboard systems.

About Nuro Nuro develops self-driving technology with a focus on making autonomy accessible. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, Nuro builds the Nuro Driver™, a scalable autonomous driving system licensed for uses from robotaxis to personal vehicles. The company partners with automakers and mobility platforms to help bring commercial-scale autonomous vehicles to market. Team Overview: Global Supply Chain The Global Supply Chain team leads sourcing and supplier strategy for Nuro’s key systems, including vehicle platforms and autonomy-related components. The team manages supplier relationships, oversees risk, and supports the company’s ability to deliver hardware and software systems efficiently. Role Overview: Global Supply Manager This Global Supply Manager position focuses on supply chain strategy, supplier execution, and vendor relationships across Nuro’s highest-priority categories. The scope includes vehicle platform components and technologies that enable autonomy. The role supports commercial and operational activities with strategic suppliers, including negotiation support, identifying risks, and building supplier relationships. Collaboration with engineering, hardware, operations, legal, IT, and finance teams is central to the work, ensuring supply chain projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations. Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach are important. The position requires direct engagement with suppliers to drive quick iteration and scalable results. Key Responsibilities Work with suppliers in Nuro’s critical categories, supporting ongoing supplier management and risk assessment. Location Mountain View, California (Headquarters)

About UsNuro is at the forefront of autonomous technology, dedicated to making self-driving capabilities accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are developing the most scalable autonomous driver, integrating advanced AI with industry-standard automotive hardware. Our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for various applications, including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With proven technology from years of autonomous deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms a pathway to achieving commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future.Role OverviewAs a Systems Engineering Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Nuro, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the robustness of our autonomous vehicle platform. Your focus will be on the challenging scenarios our systems must navigate, emphasizing the technical depth of our validation processes. This is not merely a scheduling position; you will work closely with the Autonomy, Simulation, and Systems Engineering teams to enhance the technical integrity of our validation program. This involves defining scenario sets, structuring fault injection strategies, and ensuring that our simulation coverage is meaningful and systematically advancing.Key ResponsibilitiesScenario & Coverage StrategyDeeply analyze complex scene sets for autonomy validation, ensuring coverage addresses safety-critical, edge-case, and adversarial scenarios based on real-world data and system requirements.Develop the technical framework for assessing validation coverage: identifying what is covered, recognizing gaps, and determining engineering actions to address them.Collaborate with systems engineers to convert system-level requirements and failure modes into precise, testable scenario definitions.Large-Scale SimulationLead the technical design of extensive simulation campaigns, including scenario selection, variation strategies, metrics definition, and result analysis.Coordinate with simulation and infrastructure teams to ensure campaign designs yield valuable insights: selecting optimal scenarios, achieving the right fidelity, and producing results that inform actionable engineering decisions.Identify and address instances where simulation results may be inconclusive or misleading, facilitating discussions to resolve these issues.

About Nuro Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy available for everyone. Since our inception in 2016, we have been working towards creating the world’s most scalable autonomous driver, merging advanced artificial intelligence with high-quality automotive hardware. Our flagship technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for various applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With numerous successful self-driving deployments, Nuro offers automakers and mobility platforms a reliable pathway to achieve commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more interconnected future. Role Overview As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Networking and Real-Time Systems, you will play a crucial role in managing remote vehicle operations over cellular networks. Your primary responsibility will be to guarantee our system's constant vigilance on the road, tackling complex networking challenges. From bonding multiple LTE carriers to innovatively designing custom Forward Error Correction (FEC) algorithms, your work will push the boundaries of standard protocols. Key Responsibilities Engineered Connectivity: Design a network bonding framework to unify bandwidth across various cellular providers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) to ensure uninterrupted connectivity. Performance Modeling: Create sophisticated ns-3-like simulations to rigorously test our stack against edge cases, such as entering tunnels, navigating rural dead zones, and managing network congestion. Optimization: Develop and implement custom congestion control algorithms tailored for high-bitrate, low-latency video streaming. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Hardware and Embedded teams to enhance the network stack directly on our vehicle's gateway. Technologies We Utilize: Programming Languages: C++20, Go Protocols: WebRTC, Websocket, QUIC, SRT, gRPC Tools: Wireshark Ideal Candidate Profile Systems Thinker: You possess a profound understanding of the Linux networking stack, socket programming, and data flow from the physical layer to the application layer. C++ Specialist: You are adept at writing high-performance, thread-safe code with a solid grasp of real-time systems nuances. Protocol Savvy: Beyond using TCP/UDP, you comprehend their limitations in high-mobility scenarios and how to implement FEC or ARQ effectively.

Be a Part of the Next Generation of Home RoboticsAt Sunday Robotics, we are at the forefront of developing innovative personal robots designed to liberate individuals from mundane tasks. Our mission is to create widely accessible, generalized robots that help families reclaim valuable time together.After 18 months of dedicated effort in building an exceptional team, securing funding, and validating our technology, we are now eager to welcome passionate individuals ready to contribute to our exciting journey ahead. If you are enthusiastic about applying your expertise in robotics and technology, we would love to hear from you!Your RoleAs a Systems Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the core software systems for our home robotics solutions. Your responsibilities will include creating efficient, safety-critical software and collaborating across various teams including Software, Machine Learning, Controls, and Hardware.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine system interfaces while ensuring real-time performance and communication reliability.Write and maintain low-level drivers to facilitate seamless interaction between the onboard computer and physical components such as sensors, actuators, and motor controllers.Develop comprehensive logging and diagnostic tools for system health monitoring and debugging.Qualifications5+ years of experience in developing systems software for robotics or similar resource- and latency-constrained environments.Proficient in systems-level programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.Solid understanding of Linux, including kernel tuning, scheduling, IPC, memory management, and RTOS.Experience with CPU performance optimization and real-time programming techniques.Preferred QualificationsExperience in writing software for interfacing with sensors and actuators.Familiarity with build systems and over-the-air (OTA) updates.Experience with creating custom Linux drivers.

About the Role Nuro is looking for a Middleware Software Engineer to help advance autonomous delivery systems at our Mountain View headquarters. This role focuses on building and refining middleware that supports system performance and reliability. What You Will Do Work with teams across engineering to design, develop, and implement middleware components Contribute to solutions that strengthen performance and reliability of Nuro’s autonomous delivery technology Location This position is based in Mountain View, California.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology company dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, we are on a journey to develop the world’s most scalable driver by integrating advanced AI with high-quality automotive hardware. Our proprietary technology, the Nuro Driver™, is licensed for a variety of applications including robotaxis, commercial fleets, and personal vehicles. With our proven technology from years of successful self-driving deployments, we provide automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. About the RoleWe are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Fleet Connectivity team, focusing on building and maintaining our release and over-the-air (OTA) update infrastructure. Our engineers work across both cloud and robotic systems to create reliable and efficient solutions for network connectivity, telemetry, and software updates, which are vital for scaling our autonomous vehicle vision. About the Work Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software for mission-critical systems such as release infrastructure and OTA updates. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, coordinating effectively across teams. Write clean, testable code that adheres to our stringent code quality standards. Monitor and optimize the performance of our release systems, defining and tracking KPIs, and proposing improvements to enhance build cost, time, and space requirements. Create test and validation programs to ensure the robustness of system architecture and data flow. Contribute to documentation improvements and participate in an on-call rotation during business hours. About You 5+ years of professional experience with large-scale distributed systems. Strong proficiency in C++ or Go programming languages. Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and Bash scripting. Ability to translate high-level requirements into detailed, cohesive system designs. Experience with data structures, algorithms, and software design principles tailored for large-scale distributed systems. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Join Nuro as a Senior Software Engineer focused on GenAI Infrastructure and Agent Systems. In this pivotal role, you will leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to enhance engineering efficiency across our platforms. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable systems that drive automation and optimization in our engineering processes.

About Our TeamThe Systems Engineering team at Nuro plays a pivotal role in defining the requirements, architecture, and validation processes for our autonomous driving capabilities. We focus on establishing performance metrics, evaluation methods, and success criteria that guide cross-functional efforts through requirement definitions and system validations. Operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and robotic operations, we possess a profound understanding of technologies across these domains. Our small, high-impact team sets the benchmarks for autonomy deployment.About the RoleAs a Senior/Staff Software Engineer specializing in Fault Response Verification, you will collaborate closely with our Autonomy development, evaluation infrastructure, and data science teams. Your responsibilities will include defining system-level behavior requirements in the presence of faults, developing metrics to identify requirement violations, creating innovative validation tools and pipelines for integration into our Safety Case and risk assessment frameworks, and contributing to risk quantification. Your work will significantly influence our immediate deployments and long-term autonomy feature roadmap, enhancing Nuro's operational fleet.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze the system-level implications of Nuro’s autonomy architecture and software to understand the interdependencies of failure modes and fault responses.Establish requirements for fault response, decomposing them through the autonomy software and hardware framework.Lead fault-centric validation from prototype through to production testing.Develop tools and data engineering frameworks to inject faults into the autonomy stack and interpret simulation, on-road, and closed-course testing results to evaluate mission capabilities and safety.Work with autonomy developers to identify high-impact metrics and performance indicators that assess our robots’ readiness to operate autonomously under degraded software states.Enhance tooling for automated evaluation of test logs to verify compliance with contingency requirements.About YouProven experience in software engineering with a focus on fault response verification.Strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Passion for autonomous systems and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Join Aeva, where we are on a mission to revolutionize perception technology across a diverse range of industries, including automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, and security. Our innovative approach integrates key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, resulting in a compact module that enhances the capabilities of autonomous devices. With our unique 4D LiDAR sensors, we empower vehicles and robots to detect both instant velocity and 3D position, enabling safer and smarter decision-making for autonomy.

Join Nuro as a Software Engineer specializing in Performance Tooling and Infrastructure, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and scalability of our systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize performance tools that drive the success of our autonomous delivery services.

Moveworks seeks a Software Engineer to join its team in Mountain View, CA. The position focuses on improving user experiences and supporting day-to-day business operations. Role overview This engineer will collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds to design and build new technical solutions. The work centers on creating tools and features that help streamline business processes. What you will do Work closely with other engineers and professionals to develop new products and features Contribute to projects that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations Use modern technologies to address practical challenges Location This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

Who We Are Nuro is a pioneering self-driving technology firm dedicated to making autonomy accessible to everyone. Established in 2016, Nuro is developing the world's most scalable autonomous driver, which integrates state-of-the-art artificial intelligence with automotive-grade hardware. By licensing our core technology, the Nuro Driver™, we support diverse applications ranging from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personal vehicles. With technology validated through extensive self-driving deployments, Nuro provides automakers and mobility platforms with a clear pathway to commercial-scale autonomous vehicles, fostering a safer, more connected future. About the Role Our software development team is expanding, and we seek talented engineers to play a crucial role in one of the following domains: Data Platform, Simulation, or Technical Infrastructure. Data Platform: This platform functions as a comprehensive management system for the data, labels, and metrics of the Nuro AI Driver, ensuring seamless access and functionality. The team focuses on data annotation across various domains, including 2D/3D perception, mapping, behavior trajectory, and language/text. It also manages data ingestion and mining, employing techniques such as heuristics and embedding search, while supporting the autonomy evaluation infrastructure with detailed introspection. Simulation: The Simulation team develops the simulator that enables us to innovate and test our autonomous driving technology within a virtual environment. We work on the core simulator and simulation frameworks, sensor simulation, scenario generation, and solutions that blend real-world data with synthetic methods to extend the limits of simulation, collaborating closely with teams across Autonomy and AI Platform for realistic and reliable simulations at scale. Technical Infrastructure: This group manages several fundamental services for the entire engineering organization: a generic compute platform for hosting mission-critical workflows such as data processing and simulation, a storage management service overseeing hundreds of petabytes of data, and a cloud infrastructure serving as Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) to provision and maintain all cloud resources. Additionally, engineering productivity tools like build and CI/CD enhance efficiency. About You You possess extensive expertise and prior experience in some or many of the following areas: 5+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.