Controls Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers significant responsibility in developing control systems for autonomous vehicles, with a competitive wagescape.
- Competitive salary: $145,830–$219,000/year
- Work on advanced control systems for autonomous vehicles
- Collaborative role with experienced engineers
- Requires significant technical expertise
Pros
- Salary range ($145,830 to $219,000/year) is competitive in the field.
- Opportunity to work on critical control systems in autonomous tech.
- Collaborative environment with experienced engineers.
Cons
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience.
- Role expectations might entail intense problem-solving under pressure.
- Learning curve could be steep for new concepts and tools.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • Primarily in-office collaboration
Good fit
- Engineers specialized in controls or robotics
- Candidates with a strong problem-solving mindset
- Individuals passionate about advancing autonomous driving technology
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without relevant technical backgrounds
- Those seeking roles with minimal collaboration
- Candidates focusing solely on software without hardware interaction
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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 team:
Control systems are critical for our autonomy system. We are looking for a motivated Controls Engineer. In this impactful role, you will collaborate with best-in-class engineers to tackle some of the most exciting challenges in autonomous driving and help advance the future of robotics to improve everyday lives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop robust, reliable and optimized production-level control software in adherence with safety standards (ISO 26262)
- Adapt and evolve our core controls software stack to support new vehicle platforms and capabilities.
- Conduct hands-on vehicle bring up, controls tuning, testing, and debugging for achieving vehicle performance, quality and drivability targets
Requirements
- Knowledge in vehicle dynamics, controls theories, control strategy development and testing
- Passionate about solving real-world challenging autonomous driving problems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter and good team player with strong drive and accountability
Must Haves:
- MS in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, aerospace, robotics, or closely related fields with focus on Controls
- Proven experience implementing classical and modern control methods (e.g., PID, LQR, MPC) and/or Machine Learning for Controls through academic projects or professional work
- Strong Embedded C (preferred) or C++ programming skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Nice to Haves:
- PhD with demonstrated expertise in the design and application of modern control theory to complex dynamic systems such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or robotic manipulators.
- 2+ years of experience in development of L2+ or higher level automated driving controls software
- Powertrain and/or chassis controls experience
- Proven ability to collaborate within and across teams
- Functional safety experience
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $145,830 and $219,000/year 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. #LI-DNP
