Who We Are 

Nuro 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. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.

About the Role

Nuro is a technology company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and logistics. The Fleet Technician is a specialized technical role responsible for the diagnostic health, software integration, and hardware integrity of Nuro’s autonomous vehicle fleet. This position requires a hybrid mastery of Linux-based systems, hardware-software abstraction layers, and electromechanical engineering to ensure peak operational performance.

About the Work

• Systems Diagnosis & Analysis: Independently analyze and root-cause complex failures involving the interaction between autonomous software stacks and vehicle hardware.
• Tooling & Automation Development: Design, develop, and implement hardware and software scripts (Python/Bash) to automate fleet health monitoring and optimize vehicle uptime.
• Deployment & Validation: Execute and validate critical software retrofits, firmware updates, and hardware modifications, ensuring high-fidelity integration with ADAS systems.
• Process Engineering: Author and standardize Technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for cross-functional use by engineering and operations teams.
• Technical Program Management: Lead specialized fleet-related workstreams, serving as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) when collaborating with Software and Hardware Engineering departments.
• Incident Management: Lead technical response during critical system failures, utilizing data logs and diagnostic tools to stabilize the autonomous platform.

About You

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• OS Proficiency: Advanced command of Linux/Unix environments, including the ability to navigate file systems, analyze logs, and write/modify code to interface with hardware.
• Systems Engineering: Deep understanding of the dependencies between hardware sensors (Lidar, Radar, Cameras) and software processing units.
• Analytical Ability: Proven ability to troubleshoot non-linear problems using vehicle diagnostic equipment and software debuggers.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform precision electromechanical work, including lifting 50 lbs and working in various physical orientations to access vehicle internals.

Bonus Points

• Programming: Proficiency in Python or C++ for creating diagnostic scripts.
• High-Voltage Safety: High Voltage (HV) safety certification or EPA 609 refrigerant certification.
• Domain Expertise: Direct experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains or Autonomous Vehicle (AV) sensor calibration.
• Methodology: Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $58,130 and $78,170 or 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. #LI-DNP