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Senior Staff Controls Engineer, Core Development

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted October 24, 2025
$194k - $352k
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Job Description

Nuro is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to develop and optimize control software for autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance across various driving conditions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop robust, reliable, and optimized production-level control software following safety standards ISO 26262
  • Create coupling mechanisms between planner and controller for expanded operational design domain (ODD) including various driving conditions
  • Investigate machine learning techniques to improve vehicle dynamics, feedback policies, and vehicle performance
  • Develop vehicle motion monitors to ensure trajectory tracking and actuator control meet safety requirements
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, autonomy, testing, and system teams to integrate control systems

Requirements

  • MS in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics, or closely related fields with focus on Controls
  • 3 years of experience in development of L2 or higher level automated driving controls software and integration with vehicle platform s
  • Implementation of classical and modern controls methods and or Machine Learning for Controls
  • Strong embedded C preferred or C programming skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Deep knowledge in vehicle dynamics, controls theories, control strategy development and testing
  • Significant hands-on controls development experience for L2 or higher level Automated Driving systems
  • Passionate about solving real-world challenging autonomous driving problems
  • Fast to learn new areas and adapt quickly to new problems
  • Self-starter and good team player with strong drive and accountability

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $193,930 to $352,290 annually, plus potential performance bonus and equity
Work schedule: Not specified
Work environment perks: Inclusive and diverse workplace, fostering psychological safety
Additional benefits: Performance bonus, equity, competitive benefits package

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