Staff Program Manager, Office of the CEO

Nuro•Mountain View, CA

13h•$176,400 - $264,600•Onsite

About The Position

Nuro is hiring a Robotaxi Program Manager to lead day-to-day technical execution of its robotaxi partnership. The role sits in the engineering organization and coordinates across engineering, business, and external partner teams to support the initial deployment and subsequent scale-up. The Program Manager will help define the critical path to launch in multiple new cities, track performance, and manage issue resolution internally and externally. The position suits someone who can ramp up quickly on technical topics, lead meetings across organizational levels, stay highly organized, communicate exceptionally well, and bring clarity to complex situations. Previous autonomy experience is not required. Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology and a universal autonomy platform for a range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Founded in 2016, the company has raised over $2 billion from investors including Uber, NVIDIA, Google, SoftBank, Fidelity, and T. Rowe Price. The position requires working in person from Nuro’s headquarters four days per week. Compensation includes a base pay range of $176,400 to $264,600, depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Nuro is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and psychological safety.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in consulting, program management, or business operations.
Engineering degree.
Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.
Willingness to work in person from Nuro headquarters four days per week.
Ability to quickly ramp up on technical topics, lead meetings across organizational levels, stay organized, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on large partnerships or external-facing programs.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, autonomy, robotics, mobility, AI, hardware/software, or other technical industries.
Experience supporting launches, deployments, or scaled operational programs.
Interest in autonomy; previous autonomy experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Own technical program execution for Nuro’s robotaxi program, coordinating external partners with autonomy, hardware, and AI platform teams.
Build and maintain the critical path for scaling up robotaxis, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and open items.
Identify issues early, help teams make tradeoffs, and drive problems to resolution.
Create clear leadership updates on progress, risks, and key decisions.
Build strong working relationships across Nuro and with external partners.
Use data and judgment to support decision-making and measure progress over time.