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Software Engineer, Onboard Systems

Nuro
Mountain View, California
Full Time
Posted March 4, 2026
$160k - $240k
Not Specified
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Job Description

The role involves developing and maintaining onboard software systems for self-driving vehicles, focusing on real-time performance, communication interfaces, diagnostics, and system reliability to support autonomous driving technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Linux-based systems within autonomous vehicles.
  • Design and implement communication contracts and APIs between multiple nodes.
  • Collaborate with software teams to build foundational libraries and interfaces with low-latency performance.
  • Build real-time logging systems across various platforms.
  • Create data pipelines and diagnostics tools to enhance onboard software reliability and efficiency.
  • Debug complex, hard-to-reproduce system-wide issues.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science and 2 years of equivalent industry experience
  • Strong system fundamentals and strong C skills
  • Solid experience developing production-quality software in C, C++, and Python in areas like self-driving, robotics, embedded Linux systems, telecommunication, and other technology industries
  • Deep understanding of Linux operating systems
  • Experience working on multiple Linux-based systems inside a vehicle
  • Ability to design and implement contracts and APIs facilitating communication between multiple nodes
  • Experience collaborating with other software teams to build foundational libraries and interfaces, with emphasis on low-latency and consistent performance
  • Experience building state-of-the-art real-time logging systems on various platforms
  • Experience building data pipelines and diagnostics tools to improve reliability and operational efficiency of onboard software
  • Ability to debug hard-to-reproduce whole-system problems

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $160,000 to $240,000 base pay, plus annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package
Work schedule: Not specified
Work environment perks: Inclusive and diverse workplace, fostering psychological safety
Additional benefits: Equity, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

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