Senior Software Engineer, Mapping

Who We Are 

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro is a leading autonomous technology company with vehicles on road today in California and Texas. The company’s core technology is the Nuro Driver, an integrated autonomous driving system consisting of state-of-the-art, AI-first software and custom-built sense and compute hardware. The first commercial application of the Nuro Driver is autonomous goods delivery with our custom, electric, zero-occupant vehicles in partnership with some of the most recognized brands in the world including Uber and FedEx.

About the Role

Our robotics team is growing and we are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Mapping & Localization team. You will be working on challenging problems in the design and implementation of the map system used on our current and future robots. We're searching for an engineer with experience building robust map systems that work with real data in uncertain environments, and a strong desire to contribute to the future of robot navigation for logistics and transportation.

About the Work

• Research, develop, and implement state of the art mapping and/or state estimation algorithms
• Analyze and characterize the accuracy and performance of mapping and/or state estimation algorithms while creating map solutions from various types of data sources
• Build well-tested C++ software and deploy and test on our robotic platforms and in simulation
• Work in a small, focused team to deliver high-quality mapping solutions that power the next generation of mobile robots
• Collaborate with stakeholders across autonomy, infrastructure, and systems teams on map needs and requirements

About You

• You have a PhD and/or Masters Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or related field
• You have a deep understanding of state estimation, SLAM, probabilistic filtering, 3D geometry
• You have experience developing mapping algorithms with sensors such as IMU, lidar, camera, GPS, etc., and sensor fusion 
• You have four years or more of industry experience as a software engineer
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, developing well-tested, safety critical software
• Hands-on experience developing sensor fusion or state estimation algorithms for AV, drones, or similar applications

Bonus Points

• Experience with mapping data such as satellite imagery, lidar point clouds, standard definition (SD) maps
• Proficiency with python
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and/or machine learning for perception and/or mapping.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $167,000 and $250,000 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.