Sr. Technical Program Manager, Autonomy

Who We Are 

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years developing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and commercializing AV applications. The Nuro DriverTM is our world-class autonomous driving system that combines AV hardware with our generalized AI-first self-driving software. Built to learn and improve through data, the Nuro Driver™ is one of the few driverless autonomous technologies on public roads today.

Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Fidelity, Bailie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Google, and other leading investors. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s most respected brands including Uber, FedEx, Domino’s, Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven.

About the Team

We are seeking an experienced Autonomy Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Software TPM team in leading the development and deployment of cutting-edge autonomous systems. The successful candidate will manage complex projects in the fields of autonomous vehicles, robotics, or similar technology, ensuring that all technical milestones are met and that all aspects of the system — including perception, behavior, localization, and mapping — function seamlessly together.

About the Role

As the TPM for Autonomy, you will work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, tooling & platform, operations and safety to oversee and coordinate the development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems. This role is crucial in ensuring that our systems are innovative, reliable, and safe.

About the Work

• Lead and manage autonomous system projects from concept to deployment, ensuring that all deliverables meet technical and performance standards.
• Cross-functional work with teams across perception, behavior, localization, mapping, systems, and ops to ensure that all components are aligned and integrated effectively.
• Supervise the development of behavior and decision-making algorithms that enable the system to autonomously interact with its environment.
• Oversee the testing and validation of autonomous systems in real-world environments and simulation, ensuring the system’s performance is reliable and safe.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to autonomy, including potential sensor failures, inaccurate localization, or system malfunctions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, technical challenges, and mitigation strategies.
• Implement and adhere to agile project management practices, ensuring that technical milestones are met within project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure all components meet high-quality standards, and perform continuous improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of the autonomous system.
• Set the vision to evolve the infrastructure, evaluation metrics, ML models, and performance.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Math / Physics majors, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in managing technical projects related to autonomy or robotics, with a strong understanding of perception, behavior planning, localization, and mapping systems.
• Experience with autonomous AI systems development, including integrating hardware and software components.
• Strong knowledge of autonomous system algorithms, sensors (LIDAR, cameras, radar), and data fusion techniques.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and business teams.
• Strong understanding of agile project management principles and tools.
• Experience in taking a program from initial concept to launch.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with simulation, testing, and validation methodologies for autonomous systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex, high-risk technical challenges.
• Navigating differing priorities and aligning stakeholders.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $152,000 and $228,000 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.