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Senior Systems Engineer

Autonomy Platform

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Nuro

Nuro

501-1,000 employees

Autonomous delivery vehicles for businesses

Food & Agriculture
Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$167.2k - $250.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • Deep understanding of how autonomy and vehicle systems work and ability to leverage this knowledge to plan for verification and validation.
  • 5+ years of experience defining features for autonomous or ADAS applications.
  • Experience testing in HIL environments or on road testing.
  • Hands on experience in systems engineering and automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) or similar safety standards/ processes including requirements generation.
  • Ability to read code in C++ and write code in Python.
  • Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the verification and validation of autonomy features for L2+ through L4 deployments by proposing and executing test plans.
  • Decompose product requirements and safety mitigations into feature level requests and coordinate with autonomy software teams throughout the implementation process.
  • Support system analyzes like HARA and STPA, and lead the efforts on decomposing the requirements into autonomous platform readiness metrics.
  • Collaborate with various internal departments like autonomy, vehicle, operations, etc and conduct trade off studies on autonomy feature requirements and validation criteria.
  • Work closely with controls, embedded SW and test teams to review and recommend changes to existing requirements and test plans for vehicle systems.
  • Lead technical conversations with OEM/Tier-1 partner on autonomy interface and decompose requirements into autonomy features while actively identifying the gaps in the current architecture and validation process.
  • Design closed course test plans and work with operations personnel to ensure tests are executed correctly. Occasional travel to test facilities.

Nuro creates autonomous delivery vehicles that transport goods without any occupants. These vehicles are designed to operate safely and efficiently, allowing businesses like retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants to streamline their delivery services. By partnering with these businesses, Nuro helps reduce delivery costs and improve convenience for customers. Unlike other companies in the autonomous vehicle sector, Nuro focuses solely on goods delivery, optimizing their vehicles for this purpose. Their zero-emission vehicles also contribute to a more sustainable environment. The goal of Nuro is to enhance everyday life by providing efficient delivery solutions that free up time for people and support businesses in meeting the growing demand for fast delivery.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$2.1B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Participation in Disney's 2024 Accelerator Program could provide significant exposure and growth opportunities.
  • Collaborations with industry leaders like Arm and Foretellix enhance Nuro's technological capabilities and market credibility.
  • Nuro's focus on reducing R&D costs through partnerships can lead to more efficient and rapid deployment of their autonomous vehicles.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle sector is highly competitive, with major players like Mobileye and Cruise posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory hurdles and safety concerns could delay the widespread adoption of Nuro's technology.

What makes Nuro unique

  • Nuro focuses exclusively on goods delivery with zero-occupant vehicles, unlike competitors who often target passenger transport.
  • Their partnership with Arm to develop the next-generation Nuro Driver technology showcases a commitment to cutting-edge AI and custom-built hardware.
  • Nuro's zero-emission vehicles align with global sustainability goals, setting them apart in the autonomous vehicle sector.