Test Specialist, Software Development

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 automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.

In this role, the Test Specialist will not only monitor Nuro’s autonomous system performance but also help accelerate Nuro’s autonomy system by mimicking real‑world driving scenarios and interactions at our closed‑course testing site in Las Vegas, NV. The Specialist will help develop and execute on world‑class demo experiences on both closed course and on public roads of Las Vegas for current and potential future partners and investors.

The position requires professionalism, care, and personal accountability, with expectations to adhere to the culture of safety and standards of conduct exemplified by the team. The Specialist will receive training on Nuro’s proprietary systems and must pass several training checkpoints.

As a Test Specialist, you will provide onsite support for Nuro Driver‑equipped vehicles in Las Vegas, working 8 hours a day, 5‑6 days a week with flexible scheduling. You will assist in vehicle bring‑up, controls testing, and specialty testing while collaborating with engineering and operations teams to advance autonomous technology and product roadmaps.

• Assist in vehicle bring‑up, controls testing, and specialty testing while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.
• Execute vehicle updates, perform live agent interaction testing in closed courses, and conduct data collection on public roads.
• Interact with leadership and external partners for demo experiences, identify patterns for vehicle approval.
• Occasionally travel for unique testing environments such as snow or ice.

• Valid US driver’s license with 5+ years of experience (or similar AV background) and a clean record.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented communicator who thrives in dynamic environments and can work independently or in small teams.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work in high temperatures, travel up to 35%, and maintain a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and various operating systems (Windows, iOS, Linux).

Previous autonomous vehicle experience; ability to maintain a flexible schedule including afternoon shifts and weekends; ability to work outside in high‑temperature conditions in Las Vegas.

• Previous LVMS testing experience.
• Experience working in a testing environment.
• Experience giving high‑level feedback and reports to engineers.
• Experience updating software and hardware on AVs.

The total compensation package for this position includes base pay and a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, daily meal reimbursement, and paid time off in addition to limited company holidays. The reasonably expected base hourly rate is $24.26 – $27.43.

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.