# Senior Software Engineer, Video Streaming

**Company:** [Nuro](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nuro)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $194k – $291k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** C, C++, Go, TCP/IP, Socket Programming, Congestion Control, Computer Networking, Webrtc, Vp8, Vp9, H.264, H.265
**Posted:** 2026-08-27

> Builds real-time video-streaming pipelines, simulation frameworks, and communication infrastructure connecting autonomous vehicles with remote operators. Requires a computer science degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in C/C++ or Go plus networking expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and implement an efficient video-streaming pipeline using state-of-the-art techniques for high-priority, real-time data streams.
- Build an offline streaming simulation and emulation framework to iterate on video-streaming algorithms and predict online performance.
- Test systems in real-world environments, gather feedback, and drive innovation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on on-road network-metric collection.
- Build the core communication system and cloud platform connecting vehicles and remote operators.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a closely related field, with 4+ years of relevant industry experience; or a PhD with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Go.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, socket programming, congestion control, and computer networking.
- Strong communication skills.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with video-streaming frameworks such as WebRTC.
- Understanding of video codecs, including VP8, VP9, H.264, and H.265.

## Compensation
- Base salary range: $193,930–$291,150.
- Eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and competitive benefits.

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