Nuro · 5 months ago
Senior/Staff Controls Engineer
Mountain View, California (HQ)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $334K/yr
3+ years expNuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. They are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to develop and optimize production-level control software, collaborate with OEM engineers, and adapt control software for new vehicle platforms.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop robust, reliable and optimized production-level control software following safety standards (ISO 26262)
Collaborate closely with OEM engineers and Nuro colleagues to define vehicle and controls SW requirements for integrating Nuro Driver™ into new vehicle platforms
Adapt Controls software stack for meeting new vehicle platform needs
Conduct hands-on vehicle bring up, controls tuning, testing, and debugging for achieving vehicle performance, quality and drivability targets
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge in vehicle dynamics, controls theories, control strategy development and testing
Significant hands-on controls development for L2+ or higher level Automated Driving systems
Passionate about solving real-world challenging autonomous driving problems
Fast to learn new areas and adapt quickly to new problems
Self-starter and good team player with strong drive and accountability
MS in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics, or closely related fields with focus on Controls
3+ years of experience in development of L2 or higher level automated driving controls software and integration with vehicle platform(s)
Implementation of classical and modern controls methods and/or ML for Controls
Strong embedded C (preferred) or C++ programming skills
Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams
Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred
L4 automated driving system development and deployment experience
5+ years of experience in development of L2+ or higher level automated driving controls software and integration with vehicle platform(s)
Powertrain and/or chassis controls experience
Functional safety experience
ASPICE experience
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
Nuro
Nuro is a robotics company specializing in the development of autonomous driving technologies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.34BKey Investors
Disney AcceleratorTiger Global ManagementT. Rowe Price
2025-08-21Series E· $97M
2025-04-09Series E· $106M
2024-04-06Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder
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