Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Perception, Machine Learning/Computer Vision

Posted on 7/29/2024

Nuro

Nuro

501-1,000 employees

Autonomous delivery vehicles for businesses

Compensation Overview

$167.2k - $250.8k/yr

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • Recent experience in applying state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to solving autonomous driving problems, such as modern object detection models, sensor fusion, and multiple task learning.
  • Strong ML fundamentals and has demonstrated experience building and expanding model architectures
  • Strong SWE fundamentals and has demonstrated SWE experience in both high and low-level languages (Python and C++)
  • Bonus: Experience in deploying models in real time environments. Optimizing architectures to explore the accuracy vs. compute tradeoff
  • Bonus: Experience working with productizing ML models and the infrastructure supporting model development (data, large scale training, eval, etc)
Responsibilities
  • You will be involved in all stages of problem solving, including initial proof of concept, model iteration, onboard deployment, and on-road performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • You will develop techniques and/or processes that allow us to train models that are able to utilize massive scale of data, but still keep the model onboard latency in check so that it is deployable.
  • You will have the opportunity to take a novel problem, assume the ownership, and just go deep on it.

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 them reduce costs and improve convenience for their customers. Unlike other companies in the autonomous vehicle sector, Nuro focuses solely on delivering goods rather than transporting passengers, which enables them to optimize their vehicles for safety and efficiency. Their zero-emission vehicles also contribute to a more sustainable environment. Nuro's goal is to enhance everyday life by providing a reliable and efficient delivery solution that meets the growing demand for fast logistics.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Lenovo enhances autonomous driving capabilities.
  • Expansion in Houston by 70% indicates strong market presence.
  • $106 million Series E funding provides financial stability and resources.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Uber threatens market share.
  • Shift to licensing software may challenge client retention.
  • Expansion plans may face regulatory hurdles and local opposition.

What makes Nuro unique

  • Nuro focuses exclusively on goods delivery, not passenger transport.
  • Their zero-emission vehicles align with global sustainability efforts.
  • Nuro's autonomous vehicles are optimized for safety and efficiency in deliveries.

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6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
American Bazaar
Apr 10th, 2025
Nuro raises $106 million to scale autonomous vehicle tech

Nuro Inc. has faced several challenges since that round, including a cut in the workforce, and change in business strategy, moving away from its delivery vehicles for packages to now licensing its autonomous driving software.

Law360
Apr 9th, 2025
Nuro Inc. Hits $6B Valuation After Funding

Nuro Inc., an autonomous driving technology company, announced it reached a $6 billion valuation following its latest fundraising round, securing $106 million.

Finsmes
Apr 9th, 2025
Nuro Raises $106M In Series E Funding; valued at $6 Billion

Nuro, a Mountain View, CA-based autonomous driving technology company, raised $106M in Series E funding, at $6 billion valuation.

TickerTech
Apr 9th, 2025
Nuro Raises $106M in Series E

Nuro announced it has raised $106 million in its ongoing Series E funding round, valuing the company at $6 billion. The round includes investors like T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Tiger Global, Greylock Partners, and XN LP. This funding highlights confidence in Nuro's autonomous technology and licensing model. The Series E will support scaling its AI platform and advancing partnerships. Nuro's total funding now stands at $2.2 billion.

PR Newswire
Apr 9th, 2025
Nuro Announces Series E Financing at $6B Valuation, Backed by Leading Financial and Strategic Investors

/PRNewswire/ -- Nuro, Inc., a leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced it has raised $106 million so far in its ongoing Series E funding round,...

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