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NuroNuroUnited States

Senior Software Engineer, Devices Platform

Design and develop sensor and compute systems for autonomous vehicles. Architect reliable onboard software from device drivers to application level using C++ and Linux.

160k – 241k
On-site6+ YOEEmbedded Engineering

About the role

About the Work

  • Design and develop sensor and compute systems for robotics
  • Architect and/or deploy Nuro sensors & autonomous SW with high reliability and performance
  • Deliver reliable SW through metrics monitoring, automated testing, and vendor collaboration
  • Debug complex systems, root-cause failure modes, and deploy effective solutions
  • Lead cross-functional projects on sensors and compute for autonomous vehicles
  • Mentor software engineers to bring them to their full potential

About You

  • Domain experience: Experience in robotics or autonomous driving systems
  • Technical excellence: Proven ability to deep dive into complex real-time systems; strong proficiency in C++, with emphasis on concurrency; system software development expertise, from the device driver to the application level, with deep understanding of Linux kernel-level algorithmic correctness and performance optimization
  • 6+ years of experience with a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field; 4+ years of experience with a Ph.D degree
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Collaborates effectively with engineers, PMs, and other stakeholders

Bonus Points

  • Experience in robotics hardware components, including sensors, embedded platforms (with multiple CPUs, GPUs, ISPs, and accelerators)
  • Experience with programming peripheral devices and device communication protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, UART
  • Experience with radar, lidar, visual or thermal imaging cameras
  • Experience with machine learning or image processing
  • Experience with GPU programming and low level driver optimization for Nvidia GPUs
  • Knowledge of Linux kernel and device driver level programming, including threading, IPC, shared memory, and synchronization
  • Knowledge of networking, full IP protocol stack, from PHY through TCP, UDP, and to application layer

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base pay range: $160,360 - $240,540
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Competitive benefits package

Skills

C++LinuxConcurrencyDevice DriversSystem SoftwareReal-Time SystemsRoboticsAutonomous DrivingLinux KernelGpu Programming
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