Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Avride
201-500 employees
Autonomous vehicles and delivery robots platform
No salary listed
Austin, TX, USA
In Person
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no relocation sponsorship; remote work not available.
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- Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building robust, testable, and maintainable applications.
- Solid experience with Linux systems programming and administration, particularly with systemd.
- Experience building and running systems in production.
- Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, or similar technologies is highly valued.
- A systems-thinking mindset—you can reason about complex distributed systems and their failure modes.
- Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the United States. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.
- Design and build a cloud-based service that dynamically computes and serves vehicle software specifications based on fleet requirements, operational state, and hardware profiles.
- Architect and develop the agent that runs on every vehicle, managing its state and software lifecycle.
- Deepen our integration of the agent with the underlying operating system to ensure robust and isolated application environments on the vehicles.
- Collaborate with other involved teams to define and implement deployment strategies that improve reliability, enhance the developer-to-vehicle workflow, and ensure reproducible deploys.
- Debug and resolve complex, system-level issues across the fleet, ensuring high reliability and uptime for our autonomous systems.
- Deep understanding of software deployment, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
- Proficiency in Go, particularly for building scalable backend services.
- Experience with Nix or NixOS.
- Familiarity with gRPC for building inter-service communication.
- Background in robotics, IoT, or managing software for embedded or remote hardware.
Avride.ai builds and runs autonomous cars and delivery robots. Its vehicles use an in-house hardware stack—lidar sensors, cameras, and onboard computers—to perceive the world with a 360-degree field of view and to learn from large data sets, aiming to be safer and more efficient than human drivers. The system powers both transportation and package delivery services, serving customers worldwide through partnerships, service contracts, and technology licensing. Unlike many competitors, Avride.ai emphasizes its integrated, self-developed hardware and data-driven safety improvements to reduce accidents and improve mobility. The company’s goal is to shape the future of mobility and delivery by expanding reliable autonomous solutions across platforms and markets.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$425M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Secured $375M from Uber and Nebius in October 2025 to scale fleet globally.
- Launched robotaxi service on Uber in Dallas on December 3, 2025.
- Expanded delivery robots to Philadelphia Center City in early 2026 via Uber Eats.
What critics are saying
- Uber dependency risks 60-80% revenue loss if Uber deprioritizes AVs.
- Waymo erodes 50-70% market share in 12-24 months with superior operations.
- Nebius ownership triggers U.S. sanctions and CFIUS scrutiny in 12-24 months.
What makes Avride unique
- Avride develops in-house lidars, cameras, and computational hardware for AVs and robots.
- Autonomous cars and delivery robots share technology, mutually improving performance.
- Delivery robots produced in Taiwan factory complete hundreds of thousands of orders.
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↑ 18%Robots to invade Center City sidewalks as Uber Eats debuts new delivery service. Dozens of restaurants are participating in the program, which the company says is best utilized for trips under 2 miles. PhillyVoice Staff Molly McVety/PhillyVoice Avride's delivery robots, which are just under 3 feet tall and are topped with a red flag, will now be motoring around Center City after Uber Eats launched a new delivery service in Philadelphia. Pedestrians in Philly will have to start sharing the sidewalks with four-wheeled robots after Uber Eats launched a new autonomous delivery program on Tuesday. The carts, made by Avride, stand just under 3 feet tall and are topped with a short red flag and camera that helps it navigate the busy streets. After around a year of testing in the area, the robots will now be used by dozens of restaurants in Center City, with the potential of expanding to other neighborhoods soon. "We look forward to introducing this cutting-edge technology to more Uber Eats customers over time in close collaboration with the Philadelphia community," Aaron Emrich, head of autonomous delivery at Uber, said in a statement. When an order is placed on the Uber Eats app, customers will be able to see if the option for autonomous delivery is available and the app's algorithm will recommend the fastest option. The service will be offered from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The robots travel at up to 5 mph, using sensors, cameras and radar to navigate their surroundings. Each bot can hold up to 55 pounds of cargo and is best suited for trips under 2 miles, said Megan Jensen, head of autonomous delivery operations at Uber. Avride said its cameras automatically blur faces and license plates, and its systems do not gather any personal data. Once a robot is assigned to a delivery, customers will be able to use the Uber Eats app to track its whereabouts and unlock its hatch when it arrives at its destination. The bot is also programmed to wait up to 10 minutes for the order to be picked up. "In dense urban centers with traffic and parking considerations, we found that robots can be really helpful in alleviating congestion," Jensen said. "Also being able to get those orders quickly because they're able to kind of circumvent bad traffic or not have to think about parking... The added benefit from a financial point of view for the customer is that your tip won't be charged." Jensen said Uber Eats has been testing Avride's products in the city since last year, mapping the roadways and traffic patterns. The robots have been operating in all types of weather conditions, and their battery life lasts about 12 hours and will be charged each night at a hub in Center City, the company said. On Tuesday, representatives with Uber Eats and Avride demonstrated the use of the robots outside of Carter's Cheesesteaks in Chinatown, operating it up and down the 1000 block of Race Street. The machine demonstrated its ability to yield to pedestrians, maneuver around unstable sidewalks and animate its screen to mimic blinking and "heart-eye" expressions. Philadelphia has a notorious history with autonomous robots, with the HitchBOT incident of 2015 still looming. The Canadian solar-powered robot was a social experiment designed to test how humans interact with machines. It hitchhiked across Canada, Germany and the Netherlands, before its cross-country U.S. trip ended with a beheading in Philly. To try to avoid a similar demise, the Uber Eats robots - which are worth roughly $10,000 - can call for a remote supervisor with Avride to intervene and take it to a secure location if it finds itself in some trouble, Jensen said. "This robot is a pretty sturdy piece of equipment," she said. "Even without an order or anything inside of it, it weighs almost 150 pounds. It's difficult to pick up or tilt over, and it's outfitted with sensors and cameras." The new delivery service is the latest company in the city experimenting with autonomous vehicles, as Waymo continues its testing of robotaxis after receiving permission from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to operate with driver surveillance in the car. Videos. Recommended videos Ad: 1 of 1 (29) Coupa CEO on AI-Driven Growth NOW PLAYING Humanoid Robotics (AEON) at BMW Group Plant Leipzig - Component Manufacturing Data Centers Are 'Inevitable' Target in Conflict What A $100-Per-Barrel Oil Spike Does To The Global Economy Humanoid Robotics (AEON) at BMW Group Plant Leipzig
Avride, a leading developer of autonomous driving technologies, has secured strategic investments and commercial commitments from Uber Technologies, Inc. and...
Avride secures $375M investment from Uber and Nebius. In a move that could reshape the future of self-driving technology, Avride, a cutting-edge autonomous driving company, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $375 million in strategic investments and commercial commitments from Uber and Nebius. The substantial capital injection marks a defining moment for the Austin-based developer as it gears up to expand its AI-driven vehicle fleet, enhance product development, and accelerate global expansion into new regions. "At Avride, we have a clear vision and a strong plan to make autonomous transportation an integral part of everyday life," said Avride CEO Dmitry Polishchuk. "We are thrilled to have world-class partners like Uber who share this vision and continue to support us." Uber doubles down on autonomous future. Uber's latest investment deepens its long-term commitment to autonomous mobility. Building upon their multi-year strategic partnership signed in 2024, Uber plans to integrate Avride's technology into its global network, strengthening its push into next-generation transport. "We're excited to continue deepening our partnership with Avride and look forward to introducing their impressive autonomous driving technologies to more people in more markets," said Sarfaz Maredia, Uber's Global Head of Autonomous Mobility and Delivery. According to the statement, Avride's robotaxi service is expected to debut on the Uber platform by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the company's delivery robots are already operational, fulfilling Uber Eats orders across Jersey City, Austin, and Dallas - a sign that Avride's tech is moving from prototype to practical use at record speed.
Avride secures $375 million from Uber and Nebius to expand its fleet of autonomous robotaxis and delivery robots, aiming to revolutionise urban mobility with cutting-edge AI technology.
Avride has secured up to $375 million in investments from Uber and Nebius Group, marking a significant milestone in their partnership. The funding will help Avride scale its autonomous driving technology, expand its fleet, and enhance AI-driven product development. Avride plans to launch a robotaxi service on the Uber platform in Dallas by the end of 2025, with its delivery robots already operational through Uber Eats in several U.S. cities.