Tech Lead Manager, Backup Systems

OverviewNuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles.About the TeamThe Nuro Driver’s backup system is a redundant mini autonomy stack that performs simple maneuvers to prevent collisions as an additional layer of robustness. It is conceptually similar to an L2 ADAS system, with a significant emphasis on an AI-driven approach. The backup systems team engineers this system, including perception, prediction and risk reasoning, commanding emergency paths, and proving the system’s performance. The team also works on safety features within the Driver, such as reduced operation following hardware failures.About the RoleAs a TLM for Autonomy on the Backup Systems team, you will lead a team of talented software engineers, guiding technical direction and fostering their growth. You will be responsible for both the technical vision and execution of critical AI components within our safety-critical backup autonomy stack.About the WorkLead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and building a highly motivated team.Define technical roadmap and strategy for AI components within the backup system, ensuring alignment with overall product and safety goals.Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models for general obstacle detection and motion prediction, using multiple sensors, with a focus on simple but effective representations for reliable performance.Guide the team in data mining and analysis to predict future conflicts and to make principled decisions on initiating emergency maneuvers.Collaborate with controls and behavior teams to ensure seamless integration and handoffs to and from emergency mode for safe and physically achievable emergency maneuvers.Work closely with operations and systems teams to prove that collision prevention meets consumer vehicle standards, including designing and overseeing testing methodologies.Lead large-scale simulated testing to identify unintended risks of the backup system, and accurately measure differentiation in the failure modes of the primary and backup systems.Direct the implementation and testing of short-term fallback driving modes for the primary Nuro Driver, including fine-tuning or modifications of our foundational perception and behavior models.Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality and timely execution.About YouBS in Computer Science, Robotics, Statistics, Physics, Math or another quantitative area.4+ years of industry engineering experience, with a significant focus on AI, robotics, autonomous systems, or ADAS.2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading software engineering teams.2+ years of dedicated expertise in machine learning.Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects from design to completion.Bonus points for experience in any of these: experience managing teams focused on 3D geometry and state estimation fundamentals; leadership experience in lidar, camera, or radar-based ML, and sensor fusion; background in traditional robotic planning with kinematic constraints; experience validating robotic systems with simulation and statistical metrics, including defining metrics and test strategies; deep understanding of ADAS concepts like TTC, PRT, and standards like pensation and BenefitsFor this position, the base pay range is between $222,775 and $333,925, depending on experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. This position is 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 an equal opportunity employer and prohibits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17