Senior Software Engineer, Networking & Real-Time Systems

Nuro; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 193,930 - 291,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Nuro is seeking an experienced engineer to tackle deep-stack networking challenges for our self-driving vehicle technologies. This role focuses on ensuring zero-drop connectivity over cellular networks and involves both system design and protocol implementation.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in C++, Linux networking, and real-time systems, with 5+ years of experience in the industry. Join us in revolutionizing mobility with cutting-edge technology in Mountain View, California.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack and socket programming.
• Ability to write performant and thread-safe C++ code.
• Experience with real-time systems and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Engineer a connectivity framework to aggregate bandwidth.
• Model performance using ns-3-like simulations.
• Develop custom congestion control algorithms.

Skills

Linux networking stack

Socket programming

C++ programming

Real-time systems understanding

Video streaming protocols

Education

5+ years industry experience or PhD in Networking/Distributed Systems

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

About the Company

Nuro believes self‑driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safe streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us are why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self‑driving for all roads and all rides.

Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles.

With years of real‑world deployment experience and a flexible, partner‑led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected.

We have raised over $2 B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors.

About the Role

Operating a vehicle remotely over cellular networks is challenging and critical. You will be responsible for ensuring that our “eyes on the road” never blink. You’ll tackle deep‑stack networking challenges—from bonding multiple LTE carriers to designing custom FEC (Forward Error Correction) algorithms that out‑perform standard protocols.

About the Work

• Engineer a connectivity framework to aggregate bandwidth across multiple cellular providers (Verizon, AT&T, T‑Mobile) to ensure zero‑drop connectivity.
• Model performance by building sophisticated ns‑3‑like simulations to “stress test” our stack against edge cases such as tunnel entries, rural dead zones, and network congestion.
• Optimize by developing and implementing custom congestion control algorithms specifically tuned for high‑bitrate, low‑latency video streaming.
• Partner with Hardware and Embedded teams to optimise the network stack directly on our vehicle gateway.
• Tech We Use:
  • Languages: C++20, Go
  • Protocols: WebRTC, WebSocket, QUIC, SRT, gRPC
  • Tools: Wireshark

About You

• Systems Thinker: Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack, socket programming, and how data moves from the physical layer to the application.
• C++ Expert: Write performant, thread‑safe code and understand the nuances of real‑time systems.
• Protocol Native: Understand why TCP/UDP fail in high‑mobility environments and how to implement FEC or ARQ to compensate.
• Experience: 5+ years of industry experience (or a PhD focusing on Networking/Distributed Systems with 3+ years of industry experience).

Bonus Points

• Video streaming framework experience, e.g., WebRTC.
• Understanding of video codecs such as VP8, VP9, H264/265, etc.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $193,930 and $291,150 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.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.