Senior Software Engineer, Simulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Nuro is seeking a skilled software engineer to enhance our simulation technology for autonomous driving. In this role, you will expand the simulator's capabilities and collaborate across teams to innovate solutions for the development of self-driving technology.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, and thrive in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering or related fields.
• Talented in C++ and Python.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Expand functionality and performance of the simulator.
• Develop innovative solutions for simulation.
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

Software engineering experience

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting‑edge AI with automotive‑grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self‑driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.

About The Role

Simulation is at the core of autonomy development. The Simulation team is responsible for building the simulator that powers all simulations at Nuro, allowing us to develop and test our autonomous driving technology with confidence. The team focuses on solving many novel simulation problems with innovative and creative solutions – from synthesizing sensor data and automated scenario generation to performance and resource optimization to framework and interface design – collaborating with teams across the company to set and expand the range of what’s possible to simulate.

About The Work

• Expand the functionality, performance, and usability of our simulator.
• Develop innovative solutions to improve simulation realism and coverage through synthesis.
• Design and build solutions to unify and simplify the interactions of complex systems.
• Work across a large array of potential efforts, ranging from new greenfield projects to expanding/scaling existing systems.
• Collaborate closely with autonomy engineers and build an understanding of how autonomy works to formulate the best solutions.

About You

• You have 3+ years of experience working in software engineering or related fields.
• You are a talented software developer with experience in C++ and Python.
• You enjoy tackling challenges in new problem spaces, solving pivotal problems, and building real solutions that bring your ideas to life.
• You thrive in a highly collaborative environment, working effectively with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders on project ideas, prioritization, and execution.
• You have a high standard of technical excellence and have experience maintaining and raising the technical bar for your team.
• You’re experienced with all stages of a project’s lifecycle. You can quickly take a project from zero to one or scale an existing one up to be relied upon in critical pipelines and workflows.
• You have start‑up DNA: You have demonstrated an ability to thrive in the ambiguity of a dynamic, start‑up environment or have the DNA to do so.
• You are passionate about bettering everyday life through robotics.

Bonus Points

• Previous experience in simulation for autonomous vehicles or other areas of autonomous vehicle development.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected 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.