Senior Software Engineer, Behavior Planning

Core responsibilities:

• Design and implement novel robotics and machine learning technologies for the Nuro Driver
• Work cross-functionally with engineers across behavior, perception, mapping, and ML research to advance autonomous driving
• Implement practical solutions with production-ready software to deploy new technologies on real vehicle platforms
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the behavior team

This role develops prediction and planning systems for autonomous vehicles to enable safe, driverless autonomy, contributing to a safer, richer, and more connected future through accessible self-driving technology.

Required qualifications:

• PhD or Masters Degree in robotics, computer science, mechanical/aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related field
• Robotics expertise in areas such as path planning, motion planning, trajectory generation, behavior planning, optimal control
• Machine learning experience with techniques such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, transformers, and diffusion models
• Strong software development skills and Python/C++ coding proficiency

Compensation package includes base pay range of $193,930-$291,150/year, annual performance bonus, equity, and competitive benefits. Nuro fosters a diverse workplace with inclusion and psychological safety for all employees.

Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all, building scalable autonomous driving technology that combines cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware for applications ranging from robotaxis to personally owned vehicles.