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Senior Software Engineer, Sensor Platform

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted November 4, 2025
$160k - $241k
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Job Description

The role involves designing and developing onboard sensor and compute systems for autonomous vehicles, including hardware-agnostic platform development, software reliability, and cross-functional project leadership within a self-driving technology company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop sensor and compute systems for robotics
  • Architect and deploy autonomous software with high reliability and performance
  • Monitor metrics, automate testing, and collaborate with vendors to ensure reliable software
  • Debug complex systems, identify root causes of failures, and implement solutions
  • Lead cross-functional projects related to sensors and compute for autonomous vehicles
  • Mentor software engineers to enhance their skills

Requirements

  • Six (6) years of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Four (4) years of experience with a Ph.D. degree
  • Proven ability to deep dive into complex real-time systems
  • Strong proficiency in C programming, with emphasis on concurrency system software development
  • Experience in developing system software from the device driver to the application level
  • Deep understanding of Linux kernel-level algorithmic correctness and performance optimization
  • Experience in robotics or autonomous driving systems
  • Technical excellence in software development
  • Ability to debug complex systems, root-cause failure modes, and deploy effective solutions
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects on sensors and compute for autonomous vehicles
  • Ability to mentor software engineers to bring them to their full potential
  • Clear and concise communication skills, with effective collaboration with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range between $160,360 and $240,540 depending on experience and qualifications
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package

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