Who We Are 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. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale—empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.About the Role In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development and safety of Nuro Driver. You will focus on the sensing, compute hardware, localization, and perception modules, ensuring their robustness, reliability, and safety according to industry standards. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, software, operations, and product teams to define requirements, design system architectures, oversee integration, validate performance, and contribute significantly to the safety case. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering a safe and capable autonomous driving system.About the Work <ul><li>Lead system-level requirements definition (in Jama), architecture design, integration strategy, and validation for autonomy sensors (LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU), localization and perception modules.   </li><li>Drive system safety activities for autonomy sensors and compute based on ISO 26262 / ISO 21448, including conducting HARA, deriving safety requirements, and performing safety analyses (FMEA, FTA).   </li><li>Collaborate closely with Sensor HW teams on sensor selection, characterization, integration, and defining safety methodologies and requirements.   </li><li>Partner with Perception, Localization, Planning, and Controls software teams to define interfaces, performance metrics, failure modes, and validation strategies.</li><li>Support and maintain sections of the overall Autonomy Safety Case pertaining to sensors, localization, and perception, utilizing structures like GSN  and focusing on residual risk assessment and clear argumentation.   </li><li>Define and quantify test coverage requirements for simulation, HIL, and real-world testing environments to ensure system performance and safety against requirements.     </li><li>Perform root cause analysis for complex cross-functional issues identified during integration and testing, driving them to resolution.   </li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, potentially mentoring junior engineers. </li><li>Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in autonomous vehicle sensors, localization techniques, perception algorithms, and safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 8800). </li></ul>About You <ul><li>Strong understanding of autonomy systems, particularly sensors (LiDAR, camera, radar, IMU), localization techniques, and perception algorithms.</li><li>Proven hands-on experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software systems.</li><li>Deep understanding of vehicle systems and their interaction with the autonomy stack.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working on safety-critical systems and applying safety standards like ISO 26262 or ISO 21448 (including activities like HARA, FMEA, FTA, safety concept development).   </li><li>Experience with requirements definition, management (e.g., Jama ), architecture design, integration, and validation.   </li><li>Ability to read code in C++ and write code in Python for analysis, tooling, and test automation.</li><li>Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.</li></ul>Bonus Points  <ul><li>Experience developing safety cases or safety arguments (e.g., using GSN).   </li><li>Experience with simulation environments and HIL testing for ADAS/AD systems.   </li><li>Familiarity with other safety methodologies (e.g., STPA).   </li><li>Experience working directly with hardware vendors on component selection and integration.   </li><li>Experience with risk assessment methodologies and quantification.</li></ul> At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $167,200 and $303,050 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. #LI-DNP

We believe that great technology should benefit everyone. The team at Nuro is accelerating a future where robots make life easier and help us connect to the people and things we love. Together, we're pushing the boundaries of robotics to improve human life.
Dave Ferguson and Jiajun Zhu have devoted their careers to robotics and machine learning, most recently as Principal Engineers at Google's self-driving car project (now Waymo). They founded Nuro in 2016 to harness the power of robotics and artificial intelligence to solve new challenges at a global scale.
Our vehicle is a fully autonomous, on-road vehicle designed to transport goods quickly, safely, and affordably.
With no driver or passengers to worry about, our vehicle has been engineered from the ground up to keep what's outside even safer than what's inside.
Efficient, electric, and fully autonomous, it delivers life's needs at a price anyone can afford.

Senior/Staff Systems Engineer, Autonomy Sensing and Perception

Who We Are&nbsp;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. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale—empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.About the Role In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development and safety of Nuro Driver. You will focus on the sensing, compute hardware, localization, and perception modules, ensuring their robustness, reliability, and safety according to industry standards. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, software, operations, and product teams to define requirements, design system architectures, oversee integration, validate performance, and contribute significantly to the safety case. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering a safe and capable autonomous driving system.About the Work <ul><li>Lead system-level requirements definition (in Jama), architecture design, integration strategy, and validation for autonomy sensors (LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU), localization and perception modules.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Drive system safety activities for autonomy sensors and compute based on ISO 26262 / ISO 21448, including conducting HARA, deriving safety requirements, and performing safety analyses (FMEA, FTA).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate closely with Sensor HW teams on sensor selection, characterization, integration, and defining safety methodologies and requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Partner with Perception, Localization, Planning, and Controls software teams to define interfaces, performance metrics, failure modes, and validation strategies.</li><li>Support and maintain sections of the overall Autonomy Safety Case pertaining to sensors, localization, and perception, utilizing structures like GSN&nbsp; and focusing on residual risk assessment and clear argumentation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Define and quantify test coverage requirements for simulation, HIL, and real-world testing environments to ensure system performance and safety against requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Perform root cause analysis for complex cross-functional issues identified during integration and testing, driving them to resolution.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, potentially mentoring junior engineers.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in autonomous vehicle sensors, localization techniques, perception algorithms, and safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 8800).&nbsp;</li></ul>About You <ul><li>Strong understanding of autonomy systems, particularly sensors (LiDAR, camera, radar, IMU), localization techniques, and perception algorithms.</li><li>Proven hands-on experience in systems engineering for complex hardware/software systems.</li><li>Deep understanding of vehicle systems and their interaction with the autonomy stack.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working on safety-critical systems and applying safety standards like ISO 26262 or ISO 21448 (including activities like HARA, FMEA, FTA, safety concept development).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with requirements definition, management (e.g., Jama ), architecture design, integration, and validation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to read code in C++ and write code in Python for analysis, tooling, and test automation.</li><li>Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.</li></ul>Bonus Points&nbsp; <ul><li>Experience developing safety cases or safety arguments (e.g., using GSN).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with simulation environments and HIL testing for ADAS/AD systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with other safety methodologies (e.g., STPA).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working directly with hardware vendors on component selection and integration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with risk assessment methodologies and quantification.</li></ul>&nbsp;At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $167,200 and $303,050 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. #LI-DNP

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