Nuro is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in robotics and machine learning to develop sensor calibration algorithms and improve state estimation for autonomous driving systems.
Key Responsibilities
Research and develop state estimation and calibration algorithms combining robotics and machine learning techniques
Analyze and evaluate the accuracy and performance of calibration algorithms
Integrate calibration and state estimation pipelines into the autonomy system
Collaborate with other teams to improve ML model training and system performance
Address sensor data and autonomy performance questions
Requirements
A PhD in machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field, and 3 years of industry experience.
Or a Master's degree and 4 years of industry experience.
Or 5 years of industry experience.
Deep understanding of ML fundamentals with hands-on experience in training and evaluating modern ML models.
Strong Python skills with experience in deep learning frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax.
Experience in research, development, and implementation of machine learning methods with sensor data such as IMU, camera, lidar, radar, etc.
Experience with classical state estimation techniques such as non-linear least-squares optimization and lie algebra is a bonus.
Experience in building offline and online state estimation and calibration algorithms with sensors like camera, lidar, radar, IMU, etc.
Experience in simulating and modeling real sensors including noise modeling for camera, lidar, radar, IMU, etc.
Ability to analyze and characterize the accuracy and performance of state estimation and calibration algorithms.
Ability to integrate state estimation and calibration pipelines into the autonomy system and analyze onboard performance and resource utilization.
Experience working cross-functionally with other autonomy teams to accelerate ML model training and end-to-end performance evaluation.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range between $193,930 and $291,150 depending on experience and qualifications