Software Engineer, Middleware

Nuro

Mountain View, California

Full Time

Posted April 17, 2026

$160k - $240k

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Job Description

A software engineer role focused on developing high-performance, reliable onboard infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, including distributed systems, communication, data collection, and diagnostics, to support Nuro's self-driving technology platform.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-performance inter-process communication and distributed systems within the vehicle
Build logging infrastructure and data collection frameworks for autonomous and sensor data
Create frameworks to start, control, and monitor autonomous modules
Collaborate with software teams to develop foundational libraries and interfaces with low-latency and high reliability
Build data pipelines and diagnostics tools to enhance onboard software reliability and operational efficiency
Troubleshoot complex system performance issues and optimize system performance

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science
At least 2 years of equivalent industry experience
Strong system fundamentals and strong C skills
Solid experience developing production-quality software in C and Python in areas like self-driving, robotics, embedded Linux systems, telecommunication, and other technology industries
Deep understanding of Linux operating systems
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system performance bottlenecks through analytical troubleshooting