Technical Lead Software Engineer (Fleet Connectivity)

Nuro; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Caltrain pass

Company stock options

Work from home opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

Nuro is seeking a Technical Lead for Fleet Connectivity in Mountain View, CA. You will architect and implement a highly scalable networking backbone between our autonomous fleets and cloud services, covering cellular and Wi‑Fi networks while guiding a team of engineers.

Lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and drive long-term architectural vision for safety-critical vehicle connectivity and telemetry systems. Strong C/C++, Go, Python expertise required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience with a track record as a Tech Lead on complex software projects.
• Deep technical expertise in debugging and tooling of cellular modems, Linux network stacks, and networking protocols.
• Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into detailed, cohesive system designs and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and build the resilient foundation for two-way communication between autonomous fleets and the cloud.
• Own networking infrastructure, telemetry, and routing for data flow at scale.
• Drive fault-tolerant software architecture across cellular and Wi‑Fi networks.

Skills

Networking

C/C++

Go

Python

Linux

System architecture

Mentoring

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Cellular modems

Networking protocols

Telemetry systems

Go

C/C++

Python

Job description

• As the Technical Lead for Fleet Connectivity, you will define and build the highly resilient foundation for two-way communication between Nuro's autonomous fleets and the cloud
• You will take ownership of the networking infrastructure, telemetry, and routing that manage critical data flow at scale across our current and next-generation platforms
• Your technical leadership will drive the architecture of fault-tolerant software across both cellular and Wi-Fi networks
• A significant part of this role involves evaluating new connectivity hardware modules and working intimately with modems and commercial cellular networks to maximize throughput and stability
• By leveraging advanced cellular bonding technologies, you will deliver the robust networking backbone required to support critical capabilities
• These include seamless Vehicle APIs, high-bandwidth in-depot connections, continuous telemetry, and low-latency data streaming for remote assistance
• This is a highly cross-functional and high-impact role
• Partnering closely with hardware, autonomy, and operations teams, you will spearhead the development of tools to optimize connectivity trends and resolve critical fleet issues
• We are looking for a technical authority who can translate ambiguous requirements into cohesive system designs, mentor engineers, and shape the long-term architectural vision of Nuro's safety-critical autonomous vehicles
• Establish the technical roadmap and architectural vision for the fleet connectivity, ensuring the observability, security, and reliability of cellular network components and network software during robot start-up and autonomous operation
• Drive system design for highly scalable, fault-tolerant connectivity solutions, leading software efforts for Nuro's next-gen platforms
• Lead high-impact technical initiatives, working closely with upstream and downstream stakeholder teams to define system requirements and implement overarching connectivity strategies
• Spearhead the development of advanced analysis tools, dashboards, and automation frameworks to track, measure, and optimize connectivity trends from operational data
• Serve as the technical authority for the team, providing high-level design guidance, code reviews, and technical mentorship for both junior and senior engineers

Benefits

• Free Caltrain pass and commuter benefits
• Company stock options
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Deep technical expertise in debugging and tooling of cellular modems, Linux network stacks, and networking protocols

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field

Strong proficiency in C, C++, Go, Python, or similar languages

Exceptional ability to turn ambiguous, high-level requirements into detailed, cohesive system designs and architecture spanning multiple components

8+ years of relevant industry experience with a proven track record of acting as a Tech Lead on complex software projects