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Senior Software Engineer, Networking & Real-Time Systems

Nuro
Location
Mountain View, California (HQ)
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Fleet Infrastructure
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of industry experience or a PhD with a focus on Networking/Distributed Systems and 3+ years of industry experience
  • Deep understanding of the Linux networking stack and socket programming
  • Proficient in C++ and writing performant, thread-safe code
  • Understanding of TCP/UDP and their limitations in high-mobility environments
  • Experience with Forward Error Correction (FEC) or Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ)
Nice to have
  • Experience with video streaming frameworks like WebRTC
  • Understanding of video codecs such as VP8, VP9, H264/265
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer in Networking & Real-Time Systems at Nuro, you will focus on ensuring reliable remote vehicle operation over cellular networks. Your responsibilities will include architecting network bonding frameworks, developing custom congestion control algorithms, and collaborating with hardware teams to optimize the network stack for autonomous vehicles.

Benefits
  • Base pay range between $193,930 and $291,150
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Competitive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High level of technical expertise required
  • Complexity of the role may lead to high pressure situations
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