Senior Software Engineer, Sensor Platform

Quick Facts

• Role: Devices Platform team—build the onboard software foundation for the sensor and compute platform for robotics/Level 4 autonomous driving.

Description

Design and develop sensor and compute systems for robotics, including architecting and/or deploying autonomous software with high reliability and high performance. Deliver reliable software through metrics monitoring, automated testing, and vendor collaboration; debug complex systems to identify root-cause failure modes and deploy effective solutions. Lead cross-functional sensors-and-compute projects, and mentor software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sensor and compute systems for robotics
• Architect and/or deploy Nuro sensors & autonomous SW with high reliability and performance
• Deliver reliable SW through metrics monitoring, automated testing, and vendor collaboration
• Debug complex systems, root-cause failure modes, and deploy effective solutions
• Lead cross-functional projects on sensors and compute for autonomous vehicles
• Mentor software engineers to bring them to their full potential

Requirements

• Experience in robotics or autonomous driving systems
• Proven ability to deep dive into complex real-time systems
• Strong proficiency in C++ with emphasis on concurrency
• System software development expertise from the device driver to the application level
• Deep understanding of Linux kernel-level algorithmic correctness and performance optimization
• 6+ years of experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field; or 4+ years with a Ph.D degree
• Clear and concise communication
• Collaborates effectively with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders

Benefits

• Base pay range: $160,360–$240,540 (reasonably expected)
• Eligible for annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package