
About Nuro
Revolutionizing delivery with autonomous vehicles
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Mountain View, CA with 501-1000 employees
- $2.3 billion raised in funding across multiple rounds
- Partners with Uber, Walmart, Chipotle, and Kroger
- Specializes in autonomous delivery vehicles for goods, not passengers
Nuro is an autonomous delivery vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Mountain View, CA, specializing in custom-built vehicles for transporting goods. With $2.3 billion raised in funding, including a recent Series D round, Nuro partners with major brands like Uber, Walmart, Chipotle, and Kroger to en...
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Nuro offers company stock options, a free Caltrain pass, and commuter benefits. Employees enjoy flexible work-from-home opportunities and comprehensiv...
🌟 Culture
Nuro's culture is centered around innovation in robotics and autonomous technology. The company prioritizes safety and efficiency in its operations, a...

Ai Research Engineer • Senior
Nuro • Mountain View - On-Site
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Nuro is seeking a Senior AI Research Engineer to work on advanced machine learning techniques for autonomous systems. You'll tackle perception, prediction, and planning challenges using cutting-edge AI methods. This role requires 6+ years of experience in machine learning.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 6+ years of experience in machine learning, with a strong focus on advanced techniques such as reinforcement learning and generative AI. Your background includes a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field, equipping you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to tackle complex problems in autonomy. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and implement solutions in real-world applications.
Your expertise extends to building and optimizing machine learning data pipelines, ensuring that data flows efficiently to support model training and deployment. You possess a deep understanding of perception, prediction, and planning problems, and you are passionate about applying novel machine learning methods to enhance autonomous systems. You are also comfortable providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within your team.
Desirable
Experience with foundation models and out-of-distribution detection is a plus, as is familiarity with the latest advancements in AI research. You are eager to stay updated with industry trends and continuously improve your skills. You value inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace, contributing to a positive team dynamic.
What you'll do
In this role, you will collaborate with autonomy teams to address challenging perception, prediction, and planning problems using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. You will apply and research novel methods, leveraging your expertise to enhance the capabilities of Nuro's autonomous systems. Your work will involve building effective and efficient ML data pipelines, ensuring that the data used for training models is of high quality and readily accessible.
You will also play a key role in deploying autonomous software to public roads, contributing to the real-world impact of Nuro's technology. Your responsibilities will include leading technical discussions, guiding the team in best practices for machine learning, and ensuring that projects align with Nuro's mission of making autonomy accessible to all. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in self-driving technology.
What we offer
Nuro provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of autonomous technology. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. Join us in our mission to empower a safer, richer, and more connected future through autonomous technology.
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