Robotics Reliability Engineer

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, Autonomous vehicles, Bash scripting, C Programming, C++, Effective communication skills, GoLang, Linux Operating system, Python Programming, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Job Description

Who We Are

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. The companys custom electric autonomous vehicles are designed to bring the things you need—from produce to prescriptions—right to your home. Nuro’s autonomous, goods-focused solution can give you valuable time back and more freedom to do what you love. This convenient, eco-friendly alternative to driving has the potential to make streets safer and cities more livable.

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer, Robotics Reliability to join our team and work closely with our software, hardware, and operations teams to deploy, manage, and monitor safety-critical hardware and software across our vehicle fleet.

About the Work

• Participate in on-call support rotation to diagnose and mitigate software issues with Nuro’s robot fleet.
• Support our operations team as they carry out autonomous vehicle testing and customer facing missions, ensuring our software and hardware are operating properly.
• Analyze software issues for contributing factors, themes, and corrective actions. Document results to engage Nuro’s teams in learning and adapting.
• Develop monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems for timely insights into Nuro’s fleet operations.
• Propose, design, review, execute, and lead technical projects for the Robotics Reliability Engineering team that improve utilization and resiliency of the fleet.
• Build tools and automation to advance our diagnosis and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Guide systems architecture (build-out and improvements) by participating in design reviews and offering suggestions for reliability and optimization of robotic systems across teams.

About You

• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Keen systematic analysis and problem-solving skills; a passion for understanding and debugging complex systems.
• Coding proficiency, preferably in C/C++, Python, Golang, and/or Bash.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, willing to identify problems that don't have a clear owner and take initiative to fix them.
• BS, MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with robotics, sensors, automotive, or aerospace systems.
• Experience in site reliability, systems, and/or release engineering roles.
• Understanding and hands-on experience with Linux and computer networking.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $138,225 and $207,575/year 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.

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible to start the role. Proof of vaccination will be required by your start date. Nuro will consider and review accommodation requests based on medical, religious, or other grounds as required by applicable law for qualified candidates.