Senior Software Engineer, Ride-Hailing Product

About the role

Nuro is expanding its autonomous driving focus from delivery robotics into the ride-hailing and personal vehicle market. You will contribute to the development of our automated driving software stack as we transition toward licensing our technology for passenger transport. In this role, you will own the design and implementation of critical software components that enable safe and reliable autonomous passenger experiences. You will adapt our existing Nuro Driver platform to satisfy the stringent safety and performance benchmarks required for robotaxi deployment in real-world conditions. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to integrate our autonomy stack into diverse third-party vehicle platforms and validate core functionality. Your work will directly influence the scalability and robustness of our driving software across varied passenger transit environments and operational scenarios. You will play a key role in advancing Nuro's mission to make autonomy accessible to all through passenger-focused innovation. This position is instrumental in shaping the software foundation that will power Nuro's licensing efforts in the ride-hailing sector.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement software components for autonomous passenger vehicles, ensuring high standards of safety and performance.
• Adapt existing Nuro Driver technology to meet the rigorous safety and performance requirements of robotaxi applications across different use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate our autonomy stack into third-party vehicle platforms and overcome integration challenges.
• Improve the reliability and scalability of our driving software for diverse passenger transit environments, including urban and suburban settings.
• Analyze complex system behaviors and translate requirements into robust software architectures that support autonomous ride-hailing operations.
• Develop and maintain core modules within the Nuro Driver stack to support passenger vehicle-specific functionalities and safety protocols.
• Partner with hardware and integration teams to align software capabilities with the specifications of automotive platforms.
• Optimize software performance to ensure responsive decision-making and efficient resource utilization in real-time driving scenarios.
• Implement testing and validation procedures that verify software correctness and compliance with internal safety standards.
• Document system designs and processes to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability of the codebase.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting efforts for field deployments to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Contribute to the refinement of product requirements and technical specifications based on feedback from stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with peers to uphold engineering excellence and best practices.
• Drive the execution of software deliverables within agile schedules to support the strategic goals of the ride-hailing product.

Requirements

• Proven experience in autonomous vehicle software development, with a track record of delivering reliable systems.
• Deep expertise in C++ and software architecture for real-time systems, including performance-critical and safety-oriented design.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site at our Mountain View headquarters, aligning closely with team operations and company standards.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including version control, code review, and continuous integration.
• Experience with complex system integration and debugging in dynamic, real-world operational environments.
• Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of code quality, documentation, and technical communication.

Nice to have

• Background in ride-hailing infrastructure or passenger vehicle safety systems, with relevant project experience.
• Experience with licensing software to automotive partners, including considerations for integration and deployment.

Skills & tools

• C++
• Nuro Driver
• Nuro Toolkit
• Autonomous driving software stacks

Practical notes

• Nuro recently secured 106 million dollars in funding to support this strategic shift toward licensing autonomy technology.
• Applications are submitted through the official Nuro portal, subject to the company privacy policy and terms of use.

About the company

Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world's most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. The company's focus on specialized autonomy applications has allowed it to scale its technology in logistics and delivery contexts, and it is now extending that expertise into passenger transportation. This expansion represents a significant step in bringing the benefits of self-driving technology to a broader audience through licensed partnerships and scalable solutions. As part of the ride-hailing product team, the Senior Software Engineer will contribute to software systems that power autonomous rides, leveraging Nuro's extensive experience in autonomy to address the challenges of real-world passenger transport. The role is based in Mountain View, California, where the majority of the team will work on-site to coordinate development, testing, and integration efforts. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position, and the role requires the ability to work full-time hours at the headquarters location. No sponsorship is provided for this role at this time.