Nuro · 10 hours ago
Machine Learning intern, Behavior Planning
Mountain View, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$11,500/mo - $14,000/moNuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. The role involves being a key member of the behavior team focused on solving autonomy problems using advanced machine learning techniques to develop safe and feasible trajectories for autonomous driving.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Work on scalable machine learning based planning and prediction systems to generate safe and feasible trajectories for autonomous driving
Collaborate closely within the learned behavior team analyze autonomy system performance, understand data quality and feature representations, and modify machine learning models to develop holistic solutions to top autonomy challenges
Implement and train machine learning models using established frameworks like PyTorch. Test and deploy your work on real-world vehicles
Conduct experiments, analyze results, and present findings to the team
(PhDs) Research generative sequence modeling and sequential decision making. Research backgrounds we are looking for but not limited to are:
+ Scalable Imitation learning and reinforcement learning
+ Marginal, conditional, and joint prediction modeling for interactive agents
+ Large generative, diffusion, and VLA models
+ Learning from human preference feedback and expert demonstrations, reward modeling and optimization
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related engineering field
Excellent programming proficiency in Python and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming
Solid grasp of fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
Experience with C++ is a plus
Strong foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation)
Hands-on experience with at least one major deep learning framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
Demonstrated ability to build projects, shown through coursework, personal projects (e.g., on GitHub), or a previous internship
A collaborative, curious, and proactive mindset paired with strong technical communication skills
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a closely related field
A clear research focus in one or more of the following areas: generative and/or diffusion modeling, sequential decision making, Imitation Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, large models (pre-training/fine-tuning), or machine learning for robotics
A deep understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of modern machine learning
Strong programming skills in Python for rapid prototyping and experimentation with complex ML models
A track record of research, with publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, RSS, CoRL)
Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, persistence, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research-oriented team paired with strong technical communication skills
Preferred
Internship candidates that are able to join for >=6 months are strongly preferred
Coursework or project experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable: Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, or Reinforcement Learning
Demonstrated knowledge in ML systems and infrastructure, with experience in training optimization, compiler acceleration, quantization, and efficient deployment of high-performance models is a strong plus
Company
Nuro
Nuro is a robotics company specializing in the development of autonomous driving technologies.
Founded in 2016
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.34BKey Investors
Disney AcceleratorTiger Global ManagementT. Rowe Price
2025-08-21Series E· $97M
2025-04-09Series E· $106M
2024-04-06Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Jiajun Zhu
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Dave Ferguson
Co-Founder
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