Technical Lead Manager, Autonomy Evaluation and Intelligence

Nuro

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Full Time

Posted November 10, 2025

$114k - $174k· Est.

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Job Description

Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an Autonomy Leader to drive the technical roadmap for the systems that validate and verify the intelligence of the NuroDriver. In this role, you will lead the development of evaluation tooling that ensures our technology scales safely to millions of people. You will tackle real-world robotics challenges, bridging the gap between simulation and reality to improve everyday lives.
Intelligent Agents: Design and deploy "smart" evaluation agents that simulate complex interactions.
Intelligent Metrics: Design and deploy advanced algorithms that measure the cognitive performance of the ML models powering our self-driving car’s behavior, utilizing physics-based modeling and machine learning.
Close the Learning Loop: Leverage these evaluation frameworks to identify specific behavioral weaknesses in the NuroDriver, driving technical execution to refine the agent's decision-making logic.
Define the Technical Architecture: Work cross-functionally with Autonomy and Infrastructure engineers to set a roadmap that unifies evaluation frameworks, moving us toward automated, data-driven validation.

Requirements

We are looking for a leader who possesses deep technical judgment and the ability to inspire a world-class engineering team.
Suggested Qualifications
Education: BS/MS/Phd in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Math, or a related quantitative field.
Experience: 7+ years of industry expertise and a proven track record of driving team success through proactive mentorship and cross-functional initiative
Technical Expertise: You possess strong domain expertise in AI/ML, robotics, and/or large scale evaluation systems. You have the skills to evaluate complex trade-offs and exercise exceptional technical judgment.
Leadership: You can set an incredibly clear vision and earn the trust of a talented organization. You are capable of aligning the team behind a unified technical strategy.
Execution & Urgency: You possess an inherent sense of urgency and champion fast, high-quality technical execution.
People Management: Experience in hiring, organizing, and fostering a world-class engineering culture, with a passion for inspiring team members to grow their skills.
Collaboration: Ability to work closely with cross functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure the Autonomy team has the compute and infrastructure needed to succeed.
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $235,030 and $352,290 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.