# Senior/Staff Controls Engineer, Core Development

**Company:** [Nuro](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nuro)
**Location:** Mountain View, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $194k – $352k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** controls engineering, vehicle dynamics, control theory, iso 26262, embedded c, C++, Machine Learning, autonomous driving, Python
**Posted:** 2026-07-24

> Senior/Staff Controls Engineer designing and deploying production controls software that translates autonomy trajectories into safe vehicle motions for L4 self-driving across diverse conditions and vehicle platforms. Requires 5+ years experience with L2+ controls, deep vehicle dynamics and controls theory knowledge, and strong embedded programming skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop robust, reliable and optimized production-level control software following safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Develop seamless interactions between planner and controller and advanced control strategies for expanded ODD including parking lot maneuvers through highway driving under various weather conditions and road surfaces.
- Integrate controls stack with new vehicle platforms.
- Explore Machine Learning for vehicle dynamics and controls to improve vehicle performance, drivability and reduced time for new vehicle platform bringups.
- Collaborate closely with engineers across hardware, base software, upstream autonomy, vehicle testing and system teams.

## Requirements
- MS or Ph.D. (preferred) in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of industry experience, including 3+ years focusing on developing and deploying L2+ or higher level automated driving controls software at scale.
- Deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics, controls theory, and control strategy development and testing.
- Implementation experience with classical and modern controls methods and/or ML for Controls.
- Strong embedded C (preferred) or C++ programming skills.
- Strong foundation in math (geometry, calculus, probability) and physics (kinematics, dynamics), and analytical skills.
- Comfortable working with GenAI-assisted engineering workflows (e.g. Claude Code, Gemini, Cursor).
- Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Passionate about solving real-world challenging autonomous driving problems.
- Self-starter with strong drive, accountability, and the ability to adapt quickly to new problems.

## Compensation
Base pay range is $193930 to $352290/year depending on experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. Eligible for annual performance bonus, equity, and competitive benefits package.

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