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Senior Staff ML Engineer, AI-Assisted Efficiency Optimization

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted December 23, 2025
$194k - $352k
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Job Description

A Machine Learning Engineer role focused on developing AI-driven GPU kernel optimizations to improve performance and reduce inference latency, supporting Nuro's autonomous driving technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement AI-driven GPU kernel optimization methods to improve program efficiency and performance.
  • Develop strategies for resource-efficient deployment of AI-based optimization processes.
  • Guide high-level optimizations, including neural architecture search, to enhance training efficiency and inference latency.
  • Assess performance improvements using evaluation metrics and real-world feedback.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to benchmark and refine AI-assisted optimization strategies.
  • Utilize leaderboard scoring systems to evaluate AI model effectiveness in generating efficient GPU kernels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience with AI models, including but not limited to Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Strong understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and Language Models (LLMs).
  • Ability to self-motivate, undertake complex assignments independently, and balance innovative exploration with practical considerations.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range between $193,930 and $352,290 depending on experience and qualifications
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package

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