Technical Recruiter
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
As a member of Nuro's Technical Recruiting team, you will identify, engage, and close world-class talent across Machine Learning Infrastructure, Data Infrastructure, Data Platform, and Core Infrastructure Engineering. You will partner closely with our engineering leaders to build high-impact teams that drive Nuro's AI-first strategy and long-term technical vision.
About the Work
* Manage the full-cycle technical recruiting process, including top-of-funnel strategy, proactive sourcing, driving searches, and leading offers and closing.
* Partner with engineering leaders across ML Infrastructure, Data Platform, Developer Productivity, and Core Infrastructure to shape hiring strategy, define role profiles, and ensure a highly effective and structured interview process.
* Use data and analytics to influence hiring decisions, identify bottlenecks, and continuously improve recruiting velocity and quality.
* Maintain our high hiring bar by assessing both technical strength and cultural alignment, ensuring each hire elevates the team.
* Collaborate with sourcing and recruiting partners to build strong pipelines, implement new tools and workflows, and increase the overall efficiency of our recruiting engine.
About You
* You are a hunter with a track record of creatively identifying and engaging deeply technical, high-caliber talent without relying on job boards or databases.
* You have a minimum of 2+ years of in-house technical recruiting experience at high-growth technology companies or start-ups, ideally with a focus on infrastructure or platform engineering.
* You thrive in environments with a very high hiring bar and are discerning in evaluating engineering talent across systems, data, platform, and ML infrastructure domains.
* You are an engaging communicator who builds trust quickly with both candidates and hiring partners.
* You are highly self-motivated with exceptional prioritization skills, capable of driving multiple searches in parallel with urgency and clarity.
* You are intellectually curious, able to quickly grasp complex technical concepts, and comfortable partnering with senior engineering leaders.
* You operate with integrity, sound judgment, and a strong work ethic.
* You are passionate about building world-class engineering organizations and excited by the impact of highly scalable infrastructure.
Bonus Points
* Experience recruiting ML infrastructure, distributed systems, data platform, or large-scale infrastructure engineers.
* Experience supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
* Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $94,000.00 - $141,000.00/year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplyMachine Learning Research Scientist, Behavior Planning and Prediction
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
The mandate of the learned behavior team is to use advanced machine learning techniques to accelerate software progress. In this role, you will work closely with the software vertical teams to understand their pain points and explore novel and advanced machine learning methods to solve practical real-world challenging problems. To name a few, using self-supervised learning to learn robust representations, exploring techniques for out-of-distribution detection to solve long tail problems, adjusting reinforcement learning techniques for motion planning, working on trajectory prediction and motion planning, investigating the robustness of models to mitigate uncertainties, or trying to build an end-to-end driving system. If you love solving challenging new problems with a mindset of deriving practical solutions to eventually be used on the vehicle, come join us!
About the Work
Work on scalable machine learning based planning and prediction systems to generate safe and feasible trajectories for autonomous driving.
Research generative sequence modeling and sequential decision making. Research backgrounds we are looking for but not limited to are:
Nice to have: Embodied AI for robotics, Causal reasoning, Model interpretability and explainability, Joint prediction and planning.
Mitigate uncertainties accumulated through interconnected autonomy components.
Collaborate across autonomy teams while developing holistic solutions to top autonomy challenges. Understand issues, propose ideas, prioritize work and develop solutions to solve them.
Derive practical solutions and deploy them on real-world vehicles.
About You
You have deep expertise and prior experience in some or many of the following areas:
You have an M.Sc. or Ph.D. (preferable) focusing on one or more of the following areas: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a closely related field
You have subject matter expertise and research in one or more of the following areas: sequential decision making, Imitation Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, generative modeling, large models (pretraining/finetuning), machine learning for robotics.
You have strong problem solving and programming skills in Python (required) and C++ (beneficial)
Strong culture fit and good team player
Demonstrated research publications in top conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, RSS, CoRL, ICRA)
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $160,360 and $240,540/ year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
Auto-ApplySenior Systems Safety Engineer
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Work
Drive the system-level safety architecture and requirements for the Autonomy Hardware and Firmware of the Nuro Driver, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21448.
Decompose vehicle-level Safety Goals into a cohesive Functional Safety Concept (FSC) and refine it into a detailed Technical Safety Concept (TSC), defining system-level safety mechanisms, fault detection and reaction strategies, and safe states.
Develop the system-level SOTIF specification for the Autonomy Hardware and Firmware of the Nuro Driver, defining performance targets and acceptance criteria for safety-critical systems like Autonomy Sensors and Compute.
Lead, perform, and review system-level safety analyses, including Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Dependent Failure Analysis (DFA) to identify risks and derive safety requirements.
Work closely with controls, embedded SW, and HW teams and external partners to review and recommend changes to existing requirements and test plans.
Support the verification and validation efforts by reviewing and suggesting additional tests and implementing test cases on SIL/HIL environments.
Analyze and interpret test data from simulation, HIL/SIL, and on-road vehicle testing to validate the effectiveness of safety mechanisms and identify residual risks.
Support and maintain sections of the overall Safety Case pertaining to platform systems utilizing structures like GSN and focusing on residual risk assessment and clear argumentation.
About You
Hands on experience in systems engineering and automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) including requirements generation.
3+ years of experience in system architecture for safety critical systems.
3+ years of experience working on fault management or diagnostics systems for automotive applications.
Ability to read code in C and write code in Python / MATLAB.
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
Bonus Points
AV or ADAS background.
Familiarity with other safety standards such as STPA, ISO-21448.
Experience developing and articulating a Safety Case based on UL4600.
Experience testing in HIL environments or on road testing.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $176,400 and $264,600 for the levels at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplySenior Product Manager, Fleet Management
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
One of the responsibilities of the Product Team is to build products that supercharge our operations to safely, efficiently, and effectively power our Autonomous Vehicles. As a Product Manager on the team, you will be responsible for driving high-impact initiatives, working closely with Operations, Design, Engineering, Strategy, Business Development, and Legal.
About the Work
Empathize with Operators. You are focused on the users, Operators, and invest the time to deeply understand their various workflows. Hands-on learning - rolling up your sleeves and giving it a try yourself - energizes you.
Inform Operations roadmap. You know what it takes to operate a safe and efficient commercial service. Given your vision of the big picture, you prioritize and define the products needed to make it a reality.
Build tools to scale. You lead the team to define, design, and develop innovative solutions that give our Operations Team “superpowers”. Your step-change products directly influence the number of operators we need to operate each vehicle.
Be a force multiplier. You define and communicate product goals, requirements, and constraints. You surface problems and dig-in to fully understand the root cause. You source and synthesize feedback from internal experts and experiments, which is then incorporated in the solution. You define success, measure progress, and have creative tactics to push the pace.
About You
Strategic: You know the value and priority level for every product you are working on and every feature you propose - both to your customer, and to the business overall.
Structured Thinker: You create structure and extract principles for the messiest systems. You surface the most crucial unanswered questions and drive to answers.
Data-Driven: You can extract important insights from whatever data is available, even if it is sparse or imperfect. You highlight valuable data we don't have and how to collect it.
Customer-Driven: You develop deep empathy for your customer, fully internalize their needs, and have a strong intuition about the best ways to meet them.
Technically Fluent: You have experience building tools with engineers and can be the technical representative in conversations without engineers.
Trusted Partner: You know what is blocking your engineers, and how you can make their lives easier. Engineers instinctively turn to you for guidance and clarity.
Self-Directed: You proactively sort out the most important thing to work on. You take accountability for your projects, and don't need to be told how to execute on them.
Influential Communicator: You are skilled at collecting input from, and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $160,360 and $240,540 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplyTech Lead Manager, ML Training Infrastructure
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
Nuro is seeking an experienced Technical Lead Manager with deep expertise in quantized training and model compression to join our ML Infrastructure team. In this role, you will drive the adoption of state-of-the-art quantization techniques, enabling training and deployment of highly-efficient models that power the Nuro Driver™. You will lead technical strategy, mentor a team of engineers and researchers, and partner closely with research and product groups to ensure our ML infrastructure is optimized for both cutting-edge research and real-time deployment on autonomous vehicles.
About the Work
As TLM for Nuro's ML Training Infrastructure you will improve model training efficiency and drive the adoption of state-of-the-art quantization techniques. This will include:
Setting technical direction for the Training Infrastructure team.
Staying ahead of emerging research and evaluating new methods.
Establishing telemetry to root-cause quality regressions in lower precision training.
Driving the adoption of quantized training methods (e.g., AWQ, AQT, GPTQ) across Nuro's ML infrastructure to accelerate model training and inference.
Leading the design and implementation of efficiency initiatives for model training, including low-bit quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation, for both research and production workloads.
Collaborating cross-functionally with research, infrastructure, and product teams balancing accuracy, latency, and resource constraints.
Mentoring and growing a high-performing team of engineers and researchers.
About You
6+ years of professional or research experience in ML infrastructure, distributed training, or ML systems engineering.
Hands-on experience with quantization methods, including Activation-Aware Weight Quantization (AWQ), Accurate Quantized Training (AQT), FP-8 training, or related methods.
Knowledge of broader model compression techniques, such as structured/unstructured pruning and knowledge distillation.
Experience building or maintaining quantization libraries (e.g., AQT, bitsandbytes, NVIDIA Transformer Engine, DeepSpeed Compression).
Understanding of calibration and scaling strategies for quantized models to minimize accuracy loss.
Bonus Points
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or strong M.Sc. with research experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Knowledge of sparse networks and complementary model compression techniques (e.g., AdaRound, BRECQ, structured pruning).
Published work or open-source contributions in quantization methods (e.g., AWQ, AQT, GPTQ, SmoothQuant, ZeroQuant).
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $235,030 and $352,290 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplyData Scientist
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are:
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the team:
The Data Science team at Nuro is a centralized team and contributes advanced analytics and modeling expertise to enhance the development and operational performance of autonomous vehicle systems. As a Data Scientist, you will define key metrics, perform deep-dive analyses, and develop machine learning and statistical models to optimize autonomy systems performance and software deployment. You'll own the full model lifecycle, from problem definition to productionization, and create model and visualization to monitor the model and software performance and deliver actionable insights. By fostering data-driven decision-making across the organization, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling real-world autonomous vehicle operations.
Role Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to collect information and work on defining metrics;
Perform deep-dive analysis that informs how we manage and deploy our fleet of autonomous vehicles.
Design and build machine learning and statistical models that will take Nuro from vehicle testing to operating a service.
Own all stages of model development: problem definition, assessment of data quality, mathematical research, productionisation, documentation, and ongoing customer support.
Develop and maintain visualization dashboards to monitor and analyze operational performance metrics, providing actionable insights,
Evangelize data-driven decision-making through the organization.
Role Requirements:
MS required or PhD degree preferable in a Sciences major such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Operation Research or equivalent areas.
Hands-on experience with standard statistical methods such as linear and logistic regression, SVM, confidence intervals, and significance testing, along with expertise in causal inference analysis.
Expertise in writing custom SQL and experience with database design;
Knowledge of a scripting language (R or python) to manipulate and analyze data and develop statistical models;
Sound statistical inference skills, with the ability to communicate uncertainty appropriately to engineering and business stakeholders.
Experience designing metrics and building mechanisms to fuel business insights.
Experience on data visualization tools such as Looker
Must Haves:
Can play as end-to-end data scientist to manipulate the data for any reporting or modeling, build robust statistical analysis reports or dashboards, build models, and deliver the results to stakeholders
Excellent communication skills.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $132,300 and $198,450 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplyTLM, Autonomy Evaluation
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
Nuro is looking for an Autonomy Leader, reporting to our Head of Autonomy, who will drive the development evaluation systems of the Nuro Driver, enabling it to scale to provide mobility for millions of people and goods. Expect to tackle real-life problems to help advance the future of robotics to improve everyday lives.
Design and deploy algorithms to measure the performance of the ML models that power our self-driving car's behavior, using robotics, physics, and machine learning.
Work cross-functionally with Autonomy and Infrastructure engineers to set the technical roadmap that will continuously improve and unify the evaluation frameworks across Nuro.
Leverage the evaluation algorithms and frameworks our team builds to identify ways to improve the performance of NuroDriver and then drive the technical execution of such improvements.
About You
BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Math, or another quantitative area.
5+ years of industry experience and demonstrated Python proficiency through past work.
Technical: Must have the technical skills in AI/ML and robotics to:
Set an incredibly clear vision for the team.
Evaluate the pros and cons of technical decisions and choose the right outcome. Exercise exceptional technical judgment.
Strong desire to learn and grow technical knowledge.
Domain expert in AI/ML, robotics, and/or evaluation.
Urgency: Must be someone with an inherent sense of urgency who champions fast and high-quality technical execution.
Leadership: Must earn the respect and trust of an organization of talented individuals. Needs to communicate very clearly and explain decision-making processes and outcomes. Must be able to get everyone onboard with a unified vision.
Collaboration: Work with AI Platform teams to communicate dependencies and make sure that the Autonomy team has what it needs to succeed.
People: Hire, create, organize, and foster world-class autonomy engineering teams and culture. Inspire team members to grow their skills and drive impact for Nuro
Bonus points for experience in any of these:
Experience developing evaluation frameworks, machine learning models, or robotics systems.
Experience iterating on product vision with stakeholders and users.
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At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $235,030 and $352,290 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplyOn-Site Hiring Event: Autonomous Vehicle Operator (12-Month Duration)
Nuro job in Santa Clara, CA
Nuro is hiring Autonomous Vehicle Operators for a 12-month duration to join our growing operations team!
We're hosting an on-site hiring event from 9:30am-4pm PT on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, CA. If you love driving and want to work hands on with groundbreaking autonomous vehicle technology, this role is for you!
How to attend:
Apply first! After reading through the job description please submit your application below.
Get the details! We will follow up soon after you apply with the full event agenda and exact location to find a time that works best for you.
Position Details
This is a temporary, full-time position with full benefits, with an expected end date of 12 months from hire. This position is based on site in either Santa Clara, CA or South San Francisco, CA, with the first 2 weeks of training based in Santa Clara.
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
Our operations team is growing and we are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to join us. In this role you will be responsible for operating our autonomous test vehicles that run proprietary software and hardware, while helping train our self-driving technology.
Professionalism, care, and personal accountability are significant attributes as you will be expected to adhere to the culture of safety and standards of conduct exemplified by the team. You will have to pass a number of training checkpoints both in and out of the vehicle.
About the Work
Operate a vehicle in manual and autonomous mode up to 8 hours per day in diverse traffic conditions while adhering to proper safety and operational driving procedures
Utilize proprietary ground-breaking software to collect data in a variety of real-world situations, while simultaneously providing detailed and accurate feedback to our engineers
Troubleshoot operational issues in real time and collaborate with Mission Operations (dispatch) team as needed to resolve as quickly as possible and hit mileage collection targets
Conduct daily vehicle inspection checks before and after missions
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including but not limited to washing vehicles, putting air in tires, etc.
Occasionally interact with members of the public to educate them on autonomous vehicle technologies and behaviors
Occasionally serve as a company ambassador by safely and confidently conducting high-profile ridealongs for senior leadership (CEO, President, VPs), major stakeholders, investors, and engineers. You will expertly balance safe operations with professional communication, fielding general questions, and strategically deferring technical inquiries to the correct Points of Contact (POCs) or subject matter experts
Monitor onboard safety and navigational systems while maintaining constant situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols while driving
About You
You are able to reliably work 5 days a week on one of the following shifts:
Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Tue - Sat)
Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Sun - Thu)
Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT (Tue - Sat)
Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT (Sun - Thu)
Overnight: 10:00pm-6:30am PT (Wed - Sun)
You have a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
You have a clean driving record and can pass a criminal background check and drug test
You have a passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles
You have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and are able to comfortably communicate through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
You are comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures
You exhibit strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues
You have strong collaboration and time management skills and are able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision
You are self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions
You have a proven record of reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
Working Conditions and Essential Functions
Due to the nature of the position, this job requires:
Sitting for 3 to 4 hours at a time for up to 8 hours per day in an enclosed vehicle alone or occasionally with a co-driver
Bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
Side and up/down movement of the head, neck, back and shoulders necessary to operate a vehicle safely
Ability to work in a vehicle that may brake, swerve, slow, or stop abruptly
Holding and grasping with hands and frequent use of foot/feet to operate foot pedals when driving the vehicle
The total compensation package for this position includes base pay and a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, daily meal reimbursement, and paid time off in addition to limited company holidays. For this position the reasonably expected base hourly rate is
$24/hour
for the Morning and Afternoon/Evening shifts, and $25.25/hour for the Overnight shift. You may also be eligible for a discretionary biannual contract completion bonus based on company and individual performance.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplyHead of Programs
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of real-world deployments, Nuro gives automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned strategic technology program leader to drive company-wide execution and alignment across the critical programs that underpin Nuro's most significant business partnerships, such as the Robotaxi program, as well as other vehicle and platform partner initiatives. This individual will operate at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and executive leadership, ensuring that the most important initiatives across all engineering organizations move forward with clarity, urgency, and measurable progress.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role partners closely with leaders across Engineering and the Business Group to translate strategic intent into operational execution. The ideal candidate combines technical fluency, structured problem-solving, and strong executive presence, with the ability to bring organizational attention to what matters most: the top risks, dependencies, and relationships that define success for Nuro's partnership programs.
A strong consulting and business background, paired with engineering education or technical training, is highly preferred. The ability to navigate complex organizations and multi-company partnerships with confidence, clarity, and influence is critical to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Execution and Alignment Across Strategic Programs
Drive execution and program management for Nuro's highest-priority initiatives spanning the Technology and Business Groups, focusing on commercial, vehicle, and platform partnerships, including the Robotaxi program
Identify and communicate the top risks, dependencies, and cross-functional relationships that impact execution, ensuring leaders are aligned on mitigation plans
Bring focus to the most critical issues, helping teams understand how their work contributes to overall program success
Establish and Operate the Engineering Operating System
Define and manage the operating cadence across engineering, including reviews, reporting structures, and performance dashboards that drive consistency and accountability
Create meeting and decision frameworks that enable effective alignment and follow-through
Ensure priorities are clearly defined, tracked, and reported with measurable outcomes
Facilitate Decision-Making and Problem Decomposition
Break down complex, multi-disciplinary technical challenges into actionable workstreams with clear dependencies and ownership
Ask the right strategic questions to create momentum and clarity around ambiguous or competing priorities
Surface tradeoffs and alternatives to enable faster, higher-quality decisions
Communicate Narrative and Progress
Craft clear, high-quality communications that connect technical detail and business context for executives, board members, and partners
Ensure Nuro's execution narrative is consistent and transparent across all stakeholders
Enable Transparency and Metrics
Define and track key engineering KPIs to measure velocity, delivery health, and interdependencies
Create systems for transparent reporting so teams and executives can see progress, risks, and blockers in real time
Partner with Engineering and Product Leadership
Operate as a trusted partner to senior engineering and business leaders, ensuring teams focus on the highest-impact work
Manage cross-functional dependencies, aligning milestones across AI Platform, Autonomy, and Hardware to deliver on partnership commitments
About You
Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, MS or PhD preferred
Strong consulting background or experience in strategy, technical operations, or cross-functional program leadership preferred
Significant experience leading complex, cross-functional technical or operational programs within engineering, product, or strategy functions at technology-driven companies
Demonstrated ability to translate highly technical work into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes
Proven success operating effectively at both the strategic and execution levels, synthesizing complexity while driving accountability and delivery
Experience in advanced technology domains such as robotics, autonomy, AI infrastructure, or other safety-critical systems
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, able to engage confidently with executives, engineers, and external partners across multiple companies
Track record of driving clarity, alignment, and forward progress across fast-moving and ambiguous environments
Experience working directly with founders or C-level executives to drive company-level priorities and operating rhythms
Bonus Points
Experience leading or supporting programs in complex R&D or safety-critical engineering environments
Background in management consulting or business operations within high-technology or mobility sectors
Familiarity with engineering operating systems, technical governance, or large-scale program management frameworks that drive execution alignment
Experience in fast-scaling or late-stage technology companies, especially those at the intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $235,030 and $352,290 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplySr. Business Development
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
Nuro is looking for a commercially focused strategy and partnerships professional with a background in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a similarly analytically rigorous environment.
This role is well-suited for someone early to mid-career, typically around five or more years of experience, who has developed strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills and is looking to apply them in an operating role. While the role involves working on partnerships and commercial opportunities, it is not traditional relationship-driven business development. The emphasis is on strategy, structured analysis, and thoughtful execution with a small number of critical partners.
About the Work
Identify and evaluate high-impact commercial opportunities using rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis
Develop structured frameworks to define target customers, partnership models, and market entry strategies
Build and maintain a high-quality funnel of potential partners, including companies that may not be actively pursuing BD conversations
Support deal structuring, financial analysis, and negotiations for complex, bespoke partnerships
Partner closely with engineering and product teams to align customer needs with technical capabilities and roadmap priorities
Coordinate cross-functional diligence activities (e.g., technical workshops, technical demonstrations, commercial/product roadmapping) in service of deal development and closing
Analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer behavior to inform commercial strategy
Prepare clear, executive-ready materials that communicate recommendations, tradeoffs, and deal rationale, for internal review and external deliverables
About You
Approximately 5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a similarly rigorous analytical role
Strong strategic problem-solving skills, including the ability to decompose ambiguous problems and synthesize clear recommendations
Ability to quickly learn and clearly articulate technical concepts.
Experience supporting or executing complex commercial agreements or transactions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; experienced in representing technical and commercial concepts to a wide range of stakeholders
Analytical and structured, with the ability to translate data and complex ideas into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking ownership to drive work forward with speed and quality
Highly organized with proven program management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, finance, and legal teams
Bachelors degree required, advanced technical degree or MBA preferred
Bonus Points
Technical education or experience in software, technology, autonomous systems, automotive consulting, or complex deal structures
Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is a plus
MBA from a top university preferred but not required
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $145,830 and $219,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplySoftware Engineer, ML Infrastructure - Winter Internship 2025/2026
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious and talented individual who is keen on applying their skills to real-life AI infrastructural issues. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the building of a dynamic resource allocation system designed to enhance efficiency and productivity.
This project is key to eliminating resource contention and optimizing our cloud infrastructure costs. The goal here is to ensure development VMs are provisioned and consumed as needed, based on the lifecycle defined by the user.
Beyond system efficiency gains, this project will increase user productivity by eliminating resource access bottlenecks, allowing engineers to instantly provision machines for every task, streamlining workflows, and accelerating project completion.
About the Work
Develop a system to provide users with GPU VMs for their development environment.
Create a dynamic VM allocation mechanism integrated into a shared Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) resource pool.
Integrate into our in-house ML Scheduler for VM provisioning and lifecycle management.
About You
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and graduating in/before December 2026
Proficient in Machine Learning concepts and applications.
Familiarity with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and cloud resource management.
Outstanding problem-solving abilities coupled with great attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplyFleet Technician, Santa Clara (PM Shift)
Nuro job in Santa Clara, CA
Who Are We
Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. We have an elite team of entrepreneurs and engineers, designers, and scientists. We believe AI and robotics are at the cusp of transforming daily life and we are dedicated to building meaningful products with this technology. Join us and play a critical role in our mission.
About the Role
Our Fleet Management team is the heart of Nuro's vehicle operations and customer service. We are the customer support specialists, robot technicians, and vehicle operators who test and maintain our fleet of robots and support our customers to help ensure each delivery is the ultimate user experience.
The Fleet Technician role is an entry-level position requiring some technical and/or mechanical experience. As a Fleet Technician, you will learn the basics of maintaining our Nuro fleet of vehicles and robots and supporting the transfer and extraction of vehicles and robots.
About the Work
Implement daily vehicle checks and tasks to maintain efficient fulfillment of deliveries and high vehicle up-times
Perform retrofits and modifications on Nuro vehicles and robots
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues daily
Own program management efforts for fleet-related focus areas, working cross-functionally with internal teams.
Ensure procedures are followed and checklists are completed daily with proper escalation procedures as necessary and accurately.
Ensure quality and timely responses to the needs of our fleet of vehicles and robots
Respond to and handle emergencies with composure
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
About You
College degree related to field (computer science, engineering, etc…)
Clean driving record
Proficiency in Linux
Able to perform light vehicle mechanical work
Enjoy troubleshooting complex problems that require learning and understanding hardware and software dependencies
Proactive and task-driven with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team-focused with a passion for continuous learning
Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business
Have the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, and/ or stoop for long periods
Bonus Points
Automotive, Robotics, IT, or Technical training/ certification
Electrical troubleshooting with knowledge of schematics use
Experience with diagnostics on vehicle platforms
IT experience
Truck and Trailer driving experience
Experience working with Electric Vehicles and/or Autonomous Vehicles
5S methodology and lean practices
Experience in Computer Science, Electrical, and/or Mechanical Engineering
Python
High voltage certified
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $72,660 and $97,720 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplyTechnical Lead Manager, Product Engineering
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
The Routing Team crafts vital services that ensure Nuro Driver™ reaches destinations safely and efficiently. We continuously refine our routing engine to calculate more efficient routes, deliver highly accurate ETAs, and manage scalable traffic for every journey, adapting as our business / geolocation expands and mapping infrastructure evolves.
About the Work
Define and guide the routing roadmap, establishing the technical direction for all routing initiatives.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Develop efficient onboard routing modules and integrating routing with online detected maps and the planning system.
Design and maintain scalable, distributed routing engines, prioritizing service reliability and high performance.
Define the routing ODD and scope, ensuring the safety of Nuro Drivers.
Research and evaluate state-of-the-art routing algorithms, systematically assessing route quality.
Integrate routing into product flows such as robotaxi services, tailoring the experience for end-users (e.g., rider pickup)
About You
MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related technical field, with 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering leadership roles
Deep expertise in distributed systems, with hands-on experience building and scaling real-time cloud services and applications.
Possesses experience with large-scale algorithmic challenges, demonstrating the ability to balance correctness and performance.
Proven leadership experience managing and growing high-performing engineering teams, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire technical talent.
Experience driving complex technical initiatives with stakeholder engagement.
Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
You are passionate about accelerating the benefits of robotics for everyday life.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $213,480 and $319,720 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplySenior Software Technical Program Manager - Infra and Platform Tooling
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years developing autonomous driving (AD) technology and commercializing AD applications. The Nuro Driver™ is our world-class autonomous driving system that combines AD hardware with our generalized AI-first self-driving software. Built to learn and improve through data, the Nuro Driver™ is one of the few driverless autonomous technologies on public roads today.
Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Fidelity, Bailie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Google, and other leading investors. We've partnered with some of the world's most respected brands including Uber, FedEx, Domino's, Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven.
About the Role
We're looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive cross-functional alignment and execution for Systems Tooling programs at Nuro. This role sits at the intersection of Systems Engineering, Platform, Simulation, Data Science and Autonomy teams - focused on delivering scalable and reliable verification & validation (V&V) tools that enable systems readiness for driverless deployment.
You'll own the end-to-end lifecycle of systems tooling initiatives: defining requirements, managing priorities, coordinating integration with simulation and autonomy stacks, and ensuring test and validation infrastructure meets the evolving needs of driverless programs. You'll play a key role in ensuring Nuro's driverless systems meet the highest standards of reliability and safety by empowering engineers with world-class tooling and validation infrastructure that bridges autonomy innovation and on-road deployment.
About the Work
Lead technical program execution for systems V&V tooling, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are met toward driverless readiness.
Serve as the primary interface between AI Platform, Simulation, Systems, and Autonomy teams to ensure consistent tooling integration and data pipelines.
Translate high-level systems verification needs into concrete tooling requirements across perception, planning, control, and safety validation workflows.
Build and maintain detailed execution plans; track progress, risks, and metrics using internal tools (e.g., Asana, Confluence, custom dashboards).
Partner with systems and simulation engineers to evolve infrastructure supporting model validation, synthetic data, test orchestration, and automation at scale.
Drive validation tool readiness reviews and ensure the V&V tooling stack meets regulatory and internal safety certification standards for driverless operations.
Provide regular program updates, decision docs, and risk assessments to technical and leadership stakeholders.
Identify bottlenecks in tooling workflows and implement improvements to accelerate system validation cycles.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, or software development in robotics, automotive, or related technology domains.
Proven experience leading cross-functional programs involving multiple engineering disciplines (software, hardware, autonomy, or systems).
Strong understanding of system verification and validation, testing frameworks, or simulation infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex dependencies, drive alignment, and communicate effectively across technical and leadership audiences.
Proficiency with agile program tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and technical documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence).
Bonus Points
Experience with autonomous systems, vehicle platforms, or robotics simulation environments.
Familiarity with data and tooling stacks supporting system V&V (e.g., test harnesses, synthetic data generation, regression testing, scenario replay tools).
Technical depth in Python, C++, or data tooling pipelines sufficient to engage engineers on design trade-offs.
Prior experience in driverless readiness, safety case validation, or end-to-end system testing.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, able to balance fast-paced execution with structured process discipline.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $160,360 and $240,540 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplySenior Technical Sourcer
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
As a senior member of Nuro's Technical Sourcing team, you will build and maintain top-tier talent pipelines for leadership and technical roles across ML, AI, and Robotics. Partnering closely with engineering leaders and recruiters, you will deliver targeted research, craft personalized outreach for passive and competitive talent, and ensure a high-quality candidate experience. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical acumen who thrives in ambiguity and approaches sourcing strategically
About the Work
Partner with hiring managers, recruiters, and technical leaders to define ideal candidate profiles, align on sourcing strategies, and refine requirements as searches evolve.
Build and execute precision-targeted searches across Engineering and Leadership roles.
Craft personalized, thoughtful outreach to engage even the most passive and competitive technical talent.
Act as the primary top-of-funnel owner, from research and mapping through initial engagement and qualification, ensuring a positive, high-signal candidate experience.
Leverage creative, non-traditional sourcing channels to uncover undervalued or hard-to-find talent.
Track pipeline data, funnel health, and sourcing impact with rigor; proactively surface insights, trends, and blockers.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting Operations, People Analytics, and Engineering partners to improve processes, implement new tools, and raise the bar for technical sourcing.
Support leadership searches by identifying successors, building market maps, and maintaining calibrated slates for senior engineering roles.
About You
5+ years of technical sourcing experience with a proven track record in Leadership, Robotics, AI/ML, Autonomy, or deeply technical engineering domains.
Demonstrated success in engaging and converting high-caliber passive talent in competitive markets.
Strong technical acumen, you understand how complex engineering systems fit together and can quickly ramp into new domains.
Experience supporting or directly sourcing for leadership-level engineering roles.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple concurrent searches.
Data-driven mindset; you use funnel metrics to prioritize, refine approaches, and communicate impact.
Naturally curious, persistent, and energized by digging deep, iterating, and playing the long-term sourcing game.
Excited about autonomy, robotics, and hard tech, and eager to contribute to Nuro's mission.
Bonus Points
Experience sourcing for Systems Engineering, AV Safety, Autonomy, or Robotics Software.
Proven success building diverse candidate pipelines.
Familiarity with Greenhouse ATS, Gem, and other recruiting automation tools.
History of balancing a high volume of open roles with ease.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt well to a constantly evolving environment with shifting priorities.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $132,300 and $198,4450 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplySenior Systems Test Engineer
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Team
The Systems Engineering team is responsible for the requirements, architecture, and validation of autonomous driving capabilities across engineering disciplines. This includes designing performance metrics, evaluation methods, and criteria for success, which the team then drives cross-functional via requirement definition and system validation. Systems Engineering works at the intersection of hardware, software, and robot operations, with a deep understanding of technologies in all three. We are a small, high-impact team that sets the checkpoints for autonomy deployment.
About the Role
The Senior Systems Test Engineer (STE) role is responsible for transforming Nuro's Verification & Validation (V&V) ecosystem. You will focus on the technical implementation, standardization, and automation of V&V processes. This involves creating a unified, automated architecture for validation , designing and managing streamlined triage workflows , and continuously improving the testing pipelines to drive informed, data-driven autonomy development. Your work is key to proving the system's safety by generating test results that support the Autonomy Safety Case.
About the Work
The STE role involves hands-on technical work to design, align, structure, and continuously improve automated test pipelines and workflows:
Design and implement automated test pipelines and tooling, ensuring easy adoption and minimal friction for Systems engineers.
Drive standardization across all testing modalities by designing, implementing, and managing unified triage workflows across all workstreams.
Establish a continuous feedback loop to improve V&V processes, specifically by leading root cause analyses and identifying testing gaps with Systems engineers.
Turn identified system and pipeline gaps into concrete technical requests for partner teams (e.g., Data Platform, Simulation, Infra).
Collaborate on and validate implemented solutions with partner teams, providing technical guidance, code review, and documentation to ensure solutions are scalable and meet the needs of Systems engineers.
About You
5+ years of technical work experience in a relevant area with 3+ years of experience with testing of autonomous vehicles/robotic systems.
Hands-on software experience with the ability to code in Python or C++ for automation and tooling development.
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing large scale simulation or test automation pipelines.
Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts related to autonomy architecture, particularly how sensing, perception, prediction, and planning modules interact.
Highly collaborative, with strong abilities to think and communicate analytically to drive cross-functional projects and provide technical guidance to partner teams like Simulation and Data Platform.
Bonus Points
Experience with large scale simulation, or behavior verification, or Fault detection and Response testing for L2+ autonomous systems.
Prior experience in defining and implementing triage prioritization strategies and workflows.
Familiarity with linking test results as evidence to support the Autonomy safety case.
Experience implementing testing pipelines, validation tooling, and triage workflows for complex projects.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $176,400 and $264,600 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Auto-ApplyTLM, ML Collision Avoidance
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Team
The Nuro Driver's collision avoidance system is a simple, redundant autonomy stack, which performs simple maneuvers to prevent collision as an additional layer of robustness. It is similar in concept to an L2 ADAS system, with a significant emphasis on an AI driven approach. The backup systems team engineers this system, including perception, prediction and risk reasoning, commanding emergency paths, and proving the system's performance. Our team also works on some other safety features within the Driver, for instance reduced operation following hardware failures
About the Role
As a TLM for Autonomy on the ML collision avoidance team, you will lead a team of talented software engineers, guiding technical direction and fostering their growth. You will be responsible for both the technical vision and execution of critical AI components within our safety-critical backup autonomy stack.
About the Work
You will be responsible for leading and contributing to several of the following areas:
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and building a highly motivated team.
Define technical roadmap and strategy for AI components within the backup system, ensuring alignment with overall product and safety goals.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models for general obstacle detection and motion prediction, using multiple sensors, with a focus on simple but effective representations for reliable performance.
Guide the team in data mining and analysis to predict future conflicts and to make principled decisions on initiating emergency maneuvers.
Collaborate with controls and behavior teams to ensure seamless integration and handoffs to and from emergency mode for safe and physically achievable emergency maneuvers.
Work closely with operations and systems teams to prove that collision prevention meets consumer vehicle standards, including designing and overseeing testing methodologies.
Lead large-scale simulated testing to identify unintended risks of the backup system, and accurately measure differentiation in the failure modes of the primary and backup systems.
Direct the implementation and testing of short-term fallback driving modes for the primary Nuro Driver, including fine-tuning or modifications of our "foundational" perception and behavior models.
Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality and timely execution.
About You
BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Math or another quantitative area.
Experience:
4+ years of industry engineering experience, with a significant focus on AI, robotics, autonomous systems, or ADAS.
2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading software engineering teams.
2+ years of dedicated expertise in machine learning.
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects from design to completion.
Bonus points for experience in any of these:
Experience managing teams focused on 3D geometry and state estimation fundamentals.
Leadership experience in lidar, camera, or radar-based ML, and sensor fusion..
Background in traditional robotic planning with kinematic constraints.
Experience validating robotic systems with simulation and statistical metrics, including defining metrics and test strategies.
Deep understanding of ADAS concepts like TTC, PRT, and standards like FMVSS127.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $235,030 and $352,290 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplyHead of Safety Management Systems
Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About The Team
The Safety Office is a key part of our Public Trust organization that has independence from our technology development and business operational functions. This person will lead our Safety Office, will play a key role in directing the efforts of our executive Safety Committee in articulating our vision and strategy for safety, and then will help implement our strategy by working directly with managers and safety responsible engineers from just about every function across the company.
About the Role
Nuro is seeking an experienced safety leader and thought partner to help lead our efforts to enhance safety in the design, testing, and operation of our core products. Nuro's mission is to better everyday life through robotics, and today we are focused on autonomous vehicle technologies that provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways while reimagining the role that automobiles can and should play in our society. In order to realize these massive benefits, we must develop and deploy our vehicles in a manner that protects public safety and earns the public's trust.
We are looking for a leader who will share our vision and commitment to developing and operationalizing our revolutionary technology in a manner fully consistent with safety.
About the Work
Vision & Strategy for Safety
Head the Office of Safety within Public Trust.
Play a key role in directing the efforts of the company's executive Safety Committee.
Preparing the company-wide Safety Cases for each of our products, reviewing and improving sections prepared by each of the relevant technical and operational functions, and providing a uniform voice and consistency to the final document.
Serve as Nuro's “SMS Executive” in articulating and implementing Safety Management Systems across the company.
Implementing Safety Strategy
Implement safety strategy through managers and safety responsible engineers in each functional area.
Review and consult on Safety Case components, including V&V, prepared by each organization prior to preparation of the company-wide Safety Case.
Ensure accountability through dotted-line reporting relationships to safety responsible engineers across the company.
Establish training and other requirements to improve safety education among safety responsible engineers and across the company more generally.
Play a key role in cross-functional safety organizations and activities governing the development, validation, and operation of our products.
Play a key role in emergency planning and response.
External Role & Responsibility
Emerging Issues: Keep current on emerging issues in safety and autonomy, and review and provide guidance to the Safety Committee as appropriate regarding emerging regulatory and voluntary industry standards and issues.
Good Citizenship: Ensure Nuro actively participates in national and international dialogue on autonomous vehicle engineering and safety, and articulate goals for Nuro policies regarding safety for consideration by the whole Safety Committee.
Represent Nuro: Ensure Nuro is properly represented on safety matters in dialogue with legislators, regulators, industry standard setting bodies, and the media.
About You
The right person will have deep technical expertise in safety engineering, thrive in a collaborative and cross-functional growth environment, combine a capacity for leadership with a desire to roll up their sleeves for direct hands-on work, and effectively articulate our safety vision and strategy for our internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise in safety engineering, preferably in a high-tech environment in transportation, with experience in frontier technology and AI/ML development.
Technical experience, preferably with hands-on experience working in SW, HW and Operations;
A team player, able and willing to work in a collaborative environment, while also freely sharing their expert advice and counsel;
Focused on the company's mission, and seeks practical solutions that advance safety in an environment conducive to development; and
Able and willing to capably articulate Nuro's safety strategy and story to regulators, industry bodies, and the general public.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $183,825 and $278,350 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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Nuro job in Mountain View, CA
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
Collaborate with vehicle testing teams, component owners, and customers to execute hardware test/validation plans.
Maintain and improve the reliability of current vehicle autonomy systems, including all electrical and mechanical aspects of our autonomous sensing and actuation platform, as well as the base vehicle itself.
Coordinate tools and resources needed for a timely debugging and resolution of issues; this includes understanding the relationship between various vehicle components and their interaction on the communication network.
Prepare reports and documentation to guide future hardware design improvements, with a clear emphasis on vehicle integration within a software environment.
Provide support for remote operation sites and deliver technical guidance for troubleshooting efforts.
Understand advanced fault detection and reporting schemes in the automotive domain.
About the Work
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems or vehicles, preferably with exposure to CAN or automotive ethernet networks.
Familiarity with vehicle electrical architecture, controlling mechanisms, and the integration process.
Able to adapt quickly, think independently, and function effectively in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Ability to interpret wiring harness diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings in relation to vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet, etc) and their interaction with other automotive systems.
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, product, and other teams.
About You
3+ years experience in Test planning and experimental design, especially designing for safety and repeatability.
Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or a related field (including ME, EE, CS, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace) or equivalent practical experience
Experience with vehicle protocols, or vehicle harness design.
Proficiency in Automation test frameworks.
Understanding of autonomous driving vehicles, infrastructure, and operations.
Bonus Points
3 + years experience in data analysis and test scripting/automation experience (C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink).
Understanding of NI Test systems
Understanding of systems engineering principles such as defining requirements and formal verification and validation
Experience in hands-on troubleshooting at circuit board and module system levels, including systems integrated within a Vehicle network
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $132,300 and $198,450 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP
Auto-ApplyAutonomous Vehicle Operator, Los Angeles (12-Month Duration)
Nuro job in Los Angeles, CA
This is a temporary, full-time position with full benefits, with an expected end date of 12 months from hire. This position is based on site in Los Angeles, CA, with the first 2 weeks of training based in Santa Clara.
Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale-empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
Our operations team is growing and we are looking for Autonomous Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to join us. In this role you will be responsible for operating our autonomous test vehicles that run proprietary software and hardware, while helping train our self-driving technology.
Professionalism, care, and personal accountability are significant attributes as you will be expected to adhere to the culture of safety and standards of conduct exemplified by the team. You will have to pass a number of training checkpoints both in and out of the vehicle.
About the Work
Operate a vehicle in manual and autonomous mode up to 8 hours per day in diverse traffic conditions while adhering to proper safety and operational driving procedures
Utilize proprietary ground-breaking software to collect data in a variety of real-world situations, while simultaneously providing detailed and accurate feedback to our engineers
Troubleshoot operational issues in real time and collaborate with Mission Operations (dispatch) team as needed to resolve as quickly as possible and hit mileage collection targets
Conduct daily vehicle inspection checks before and after missions
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, including but not limited to washing vehicles, putting air in tires, etc.
Occasionally interact with members of the public to educate them on autonomous vehicle technologies and behaviors
Occasionally serve as a company ambassador by safely and confidently conducting high-profile ridealongs for senior leadership (CEO, President, VPs), major stakeholders, investors, and engineers. You will expertly balance safe operations with professional communication, fielding general questions, and strategically deferring technical inquiries to the correct Points of Contact (POCs) or subject matter experts
Monitor onboard safety and navigational systems while maintaining constant situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols while driving
About You
You are able to reliably work 5 days a week on one of the following shifts:
Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Tue - Sat)
Morning: 6:00am-2:30pm PT (Sun - Thu)
Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT (Tue - Sat)
Afternoon/Evening: 2:00pm-10:30pm PT (Sun - Thu)
Overnight: 10:00pm-6:30am PT (Wed - Sun)
You have a current valid California driver's license and have been in possession of a US license for 3+ years
You have a clean driving record and can pass a criminal background check and drug test
You have a passion to learn about processes and autonomous vehicles
You have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and are able to comfortably communicate through modern online collaboration platforms (e.g., Slack, Google Meet, or similar)
You are comfortable operating standard field equipment, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are critical for documentation, training, and real-time workflow procedures
You exhibit strong problem-solving skills by remaining calm and resourceful under pressure to troubleshoot operational issues
You have strong collaboration and time management skills and are able to work independently or in small groups for periods without direct supervision
You are self-driven and able to stay focused and goal oriented while adapting to frequent changes and evolving conditions
You have a proven record of reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
Working Conditions and Essential Functions
Due to the nature of the position, this job requires:
Sitting for 3 to 4 hours at a time for up to 8 hours per day in an enclosed vehicle alone or occasionally with a co-driver
Bending, squatting, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
Side and up/down movement of the head, neck, back and shoulders necessary to operate a vehicle safely
Ability to work in a vehicle that may brake, swerve, slow, or stop abruptly
Holding and grasping with hands and frequent use of foot/feet to operate foot pedals when driving the vehicle
The total compensation package for this position includes base pay and a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, daily meal reimbursement, and paid time off in addition to limited company holidays. For this position the reasonably expected base hourly rate is
$23/hour
for the Morning and Afternoon/Evening shifts, and $24.55/hour for the Overnight shift. You may also be eligible for a discretionary biannual contract completion bonus based on company and individual performance.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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