Senior Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance Testing

As a Senior Software Engineer, Collision Avoidance Testing, you will work closely with the onboard autonomy, evaluation infrastructure, data science, operations, and simulation teams to evaluate the performance of the autonomous vehicle in collision avoidance scenarios. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in onroad and simulation tests, designing appropriate tests to fill those gaps, reviewing test outcomes, and iterating on test design. You will analyse the results, recommend product changes, and report on residual risk both to leadership and in the safety case.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree in Computer Science, Math, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or related field.
• Strong algorithmic problem solving skills and coding (preferably Python or C++) experience to implement scalable solutions.
• Experience with designing simulation-based evaluation suites and scenarios for testing autonomous vehicles using well-defined metrics to score good behavior.
• Experience developing collision-type metrics, data analytics, evaluation tooling, or CICD test pipelines to quantify robot performance in test environments.
• Experience with probability modeling.
• Highly collaborative in nature with strong abilities to think and communicate analytically and effectively, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter and fast learner - you should be passionate about picking up new skills and approaching unstructured problems from first principles while prioritizing and managing workload to meet critical project deadlines.
• 5+ years of technical work experience in a relevant area, of which 3+ years should be in robotics SW.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply systems engineering concepts of requirements, verification and validation.
• Experience with developing collision metrics for self-driving vehicles.
• Experience with structured or physical testing of robots or vehicles.
• Experience writing safety claims and system requirements for SAE L3/L4 systems to operate safely.
• Hands-on experience with STPA and ISO 21448.
• 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 $291,150 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.