Tech Lead Software Engineer, Fleet Connectivity

As the Technical Lead for Fleet Connectivity, you will define and build the highly resilient foundation for two-way communication between Nuro’s autonomous fleets and the cloud.

You will take ownership of the networking infrastructure, telemetry, and routing that manage critical data flow at scale across our current and next-generation platforms.

Your technical leadership will drive the architecture of fault-tolerant software across both cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

A significant part of this role involves evaluating new connectivity hardware modules and working intimately with modems and commercial cellular networks to maximize throughput and stability.

By leveraging advanced cellular bonding technologies, you will deliver the robust networking backbone required to support critical capabilities.

These include seamless Vehicle APIs, high-bandwidth in-depot connections, continuous telemetry, and low-latency data streaming for remote assistance.

This is a highly cross-functional and high-impact role.

Partnering closely with hardware, autonomy, and operations teams, you will spearhead the development of tools to optimize connectivity trends and resolve critical fleet issues.

We are looking for a technical authority who can translate ambiguous requirements into cohesive system designs, mentor engineers, and shape the long-term architectural vision of Nuro’s safety-critical autonomous vehicles.

About the Work

• Establish the technical roadmap and architectural vision for the fleet connectivity, ensuring the observability, security, and reliability of cellular network components and network software during robot start-up and autonomous operation.
• Drive system design for highly scalable, fault-tolerant connectivity solutions, leading software efforts for Nuro’s next-gen platforms.
• Lead high-impact technical initiatives, working closely with upstream and downstream stakeholder teams to define system requirements and implement overarching connectivity strategies.
• Spearhead the development of advanced analysis tools, dashboards, and automation frameworks to track, measure, and optimize connectivity trends from operational data.
• Serve as the technical authority for the team, providing high-level design guidance, code reviews, and technical mentorship for both junior and senior engineers.

• Strong proficiency in C, C++, Go, Python, or similar languages.
• Exceptional ability to turn ambiguous, high-level requirements into detailed, cohesive system designs and architecture spanning multiple components.
• Deep technical expertise in debugging and tooling of cellular modems, Linux network stacks, and networking protocols.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience with a proven track record of acting as a Tech Lead on complex software projects.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package.

For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $193,930 and $291,150 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.