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# Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Applied Controls

- **Company:** Nuro Inc.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $193,930.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Embedded C, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6f01b3ce-6fd6-4843-a835-00aea6f83339/seniorstaff-software-engineer-applied-controls

## About the Role

* MS in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics, or closely related fields with focus on Controls.
 * 3+ years of experience in development of L2 or higher level automated driving controls software and integration with vehicle platform(s).
 * Strong fundamentals in vehicle dynamics and controls, including theory, application, and validation.
 * Experience implementing classical and modern controls methods.
 * Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills.
 * Significant hands-on controls development for L2+ or higher level Automated Driving systems.
 * Passionate about solving real-world challenging autonomous driving problems.
 * Fast to learn and adapt to new problems.
 * Self-starter and good team player with strong drive and accountability.
 * Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams.
 * Effective oral and written communication skill.

Bonus Points

 * L4 automated driving system development experience.
 * Experience developing high-fidelity vehicle dynamics models.
 * Experience building learning based (ML) controllers.
 * Powertrain and/or chassis controls experience.
 * Functional safety experience.

## Description

The Controls team at Nuro is responsible for safely and smoothly executing Autonomy generated plans, across vehicle platforms and ODDs. We are looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join us in this impactful role, where you will collaborate with best-in-class engineers to tackle challenging problems and help advance the future of robotics to improve everyday lives.

About the Work

 * Develop robust, production-grade control software following safety standards (ISO 26262).
 * Collaborate closely with OEM engineers and other Nuro teams to define vehicle and controls SW requirements for integrating Nuro Driver into new vehicle platforms.
 * Adapt Controls software stack to new vehicle platforms.
 * Conduct hands-on vehicle bring up, controls tuning, testing, and debugging for achieving vehicle performance, quality and drivability targets.