Embedded Software Engineer

Mountain ViewOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

embedded C
RTOS
device drivers
scheduling
bootloader
inter-component messaging
actuator interface
body controls
power management
fault management

Nice to have

automotive
autonomous vehicle
production launch
ISO 26262
DO-178C
IEC 62304

Role summary

Nuro is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical software for self-driving vehicles. This role involves working across the full stack of multicore automotive microcontrollers, from RTOS and drivers to application components. You will integrate Nuro's autonomy platform with new vehicle platforms, participate in hands-on bring-up and debugging, and contribute to verification infrastructure within an ISO 26262 development process. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and OEM partners is essential. The ideal candidate has a BS or higher in a related field, 2+ years of embedded C experience with RTOS, strong CS fundamentals, and experience with microcontroller internals, CAN, or automotive Ethernet.

Who We Are

Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides.Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles.With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected.Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors.

About the Role

Nuro operates real self-driving vehicles on public roads today — not a research platform, not ADAS. The Embedded Software Engineering team builds the software for the safety-critical embedded controllers that connect the Nuro Driver™ to the vehicle: the devices that command steering, braking, and propulsion, alongside other vehicle actuators, distribute and monitor power, monitor vehicle motion, and bring the vehicle to a safe state when something goes wrong.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will work across the full stack of multicore automotive microcontrollers from RTOS, drivers, and scheduler up through middleware and application components that talk to the vehicle, and help extend that stack as our hardware evolves. You will bring the Nuro Driver™ up on new vehicle platforms alongside OEM and supplier engineers, and see your code drive real vehicles on public roads. We're hiring across levels, from engineers with a couple years of embedded experience to those who've shipped a production automotive launch.

About the Work

Design, implement and test embedded C software for safety-critical multicore automotive microcontrollers, spanning base software such as RTOS, device drivers, scheduling and bootloader, middleware such as inter-component messaging and end-to-end protection, and application components such as actuator interface, body controls, power management and fault management.

Integrate the Nuro Driver™ with new vehicle platforms: define and implement CAN and Ethernet interfaces with OEM ECUs, adapt actuator and body-control interfaces, and validate them on bench and in vehicle.

Take part in hands-on device and vehicle bring-up, prototyping and debugging on multiple vehicle platforms, from first power-on to autonomous driving.

Build and maintain the team's verification infrastructure: unit tests, hardware-in-the-loop benches and vehicle test procedures.

Work within an ISO 26262 development process: define software requirements from system safety requirements, then implement and verify them with full traceability.

Collaborate daily with systems, safety, hardware, controls and autonomy engineers, and with OEM and supplier partners, from definition through verification.

About You

B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

2+ years of industry experience developing embedded software in C, including work on a real-time operating system.

Solid computer science fundamentals: data structures, concurrency and algorithm design.

Working knowledge of microcontroller internals and peripherals, with depth in at least one of device driver development, CAN or automotive Ethernet, bootloaders and software update, embedded security, or vehicle-level integration and test.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, clear written and spoken communication, and a track record of working well with engineers from other disciplines.

Comfortable at the bench with debug probes, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and CAN tools. You enjoy finding out why hardware and software disagree.

Bonus Points

3+ years of embedded development in the automotive or autonomous vehicle industry, including a production launch.

Hands-on functional safety experience with ISO 26262, or safety-critical development in another regulated industry such as DO-178C or IEC 62304.

Experience with Infineon AURIX TC3xx, SafeRTOS or FreeRTOS, or AUTOSAR Classic base software such as MCAL and communication stacks.

Vehicle network integration experience: DBC and ARXML, UDS diagnostics, E2E protection, time synchronization.

Knowledge of vehicle functions, vehicle dynamics or control theory.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $145,830 and $219,000 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

Sample Nuro interview questions

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Build a service discovery mechanism for distributed systems.
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Maximum Depth of an N-ary Tree Find the maximum depth of an N-ary tree. Input: root = [1,null,2,null,3,null,4] Output: 4 Explanation: The tree is essentially a straight line, requiring a traversal that reaches a maximum depth of 4 layers.
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Merge Overlapping Intervals Merge overlapping intervals in an array. Input: intervals = [[1,4],[4,5]] Output: [[1,5]] Explanation: The intervals touch exactly at the 4 mark, so they are successfully merged into a single continuous interval.
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Lowest Common Ancestor on an N-ary Tree Find the lowest common ancestor on an N-ary tree. Input: root = [1,null,2,3,4], p = 2, q = 3 Output: 1 Explanation: Both nodes 2 and 3 are direct children of the root node 1, making 1 the lowest common ancestor.
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Split Array into Consecutive Subsequences Split an array into consecutive subsequences. Input: nums = [1,2,3,4,4,5] Output: FALSE Explanation: The numbers can form [1,2,3,4], but the remaining leftover group [4,5] is too short to form a valid sequence of length 3.
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