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Performance Software Engineer Nuro

160K–241K
Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

We seek engineers to optimize the performance of Nuro's AV software ensuring vehicles react quickly and safely. The team builds systems for continuous performance analysis driving latency reduction and resource efficiency.

What You'll Do6

  • 1Analyze profile debug monitor and optimize AV software performance
  • 2Design and develop memory management thread prioritization process lifetime management systems
  • 3Work with cross‑functional teams to define architecture and building blocks
  • 4Create core libraries and APIs enabling high‑performance code development
  • 5Drive best practices throughout the organization
  • 6Collaborate with engineers to build autonomous stacks for current and future generations of the Nuro Driver

Requirements10

  • 1Strong system fundamentals and proficiency in C++
  • 2Expertise in computer architecture and operating systems
  • 3Experience developing in highly concurrent multi‑processor multi‑threaded environments
  • 4Familiarity with performance profiling tools such as perf VTune BPF Nvidia Nsight Systems
  • 52+ years of relevant industry experience
  • 6BS MS or PhD in CS or related field
  • 7Bonus points for GPU programming CUDA OpenCL and low‑level driver optimization for Nvidia GPUs
  • 8Experience with Nvidia DriveOS or ROS
  • 9Excellent problem solving and communication skills
  • 10Commitment to diversity inclusion and psychological safety

Salary Insight

$160 - $241k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

C++Computer ArchitectureOperating SystemsConcurrency and Multi‑threading
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