Process
The phone screen and the first technical coding interview went smoothly. However, the second coding interview was a mess.
The questions themselves were not the issue as much as the interviewer. He seemed new to interviewing and was too eager to finish, as evidenced by him constantly answering the questions himself instead of fostering a collaborative process.
If I tried to ask clarifying questions, he would instead go on to solve the problem himself, which was a big letdown.
He also repeatedly talked over me when I was answering or "thinking out loud" and tried to correct me by interrupting while I was still in the process of solving the problem.
Questions
Problems related to basic geometry. Algorithms for linear scanning of two sorted arrays. General infrastructure questions related to particular self-driving car modules.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 55 interview experiences for the Nuro Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
24%
Pass Rate
Nuro's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral18%
Negative31%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Nuro's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Nuro Work Experiences
5.0
Great place for career growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 8, 2021
Pros: - Some of the smartest people I've worked with.
- Everybody is driven.
- A lot of important problems yet to be solved.
- Extreme transparency around autonomy metrics and financials.
Cons: Can be a difficult environment if you're not a self-starter.
5.0
Exciting Startup with Awesome People
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 17, 2018
Pros: Overall, Nuro has been amazing to work for so far. The people here are incredible. The engineers are some of the smartest people I've met, and yet they still maintain the ability to communicate and are always available to discuss problems or help you get acclimated, both technically and culturally. As an engineer, you're given lots of autonomy (no pun intended) and responsibility very early on, which is exciting and very different from a lot of larger companies. While the business itself is amazing and the mission something that excites me enough to get out of bed every day and come into work, the people are really what make Nuro a great place to be.
Cons: The cons are about as expected with any startup. In terms of guaranteed compensation, going to a larger company will certainly provide a lower risk situation, though Nuro's salary itself is likely better than most startups. Additionally, while the responsibility granted to engineers is exciting and pushes you to learn quickly, it also means that a lot is expected of you early on since Nuro doesn't have the luxury of bringing in engineers who won't be able to contribute in the first few months.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 5, 2020
Pros: Great Team Culture - Everyone at Nuro is working towards the same single product: a self-driving delivery robot. This leads to a great culture of collaboration and a lot of willingness to help out across team boundaries.
Transparent Leadership Decisions - The higher-ups at Nuro are very good at communicating both what the company's overall goals are and why those particular goals were chosen.
Cons: A bit chaotic. Nuro is still a startup, and with this comes a lot of changes as the company grows. It is hard to set priorities for more than a few weeks at a time because something new is always cropping up.
- 5.0Great place for career growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 8, 2021Pros: - Some of the smartest people I've worked with. - Everybody is driven. - A lot of important problems yet to be solved. - Extreme transparency around autonomy metrics and financials.Cons: Can be a difficult environment if you're not a self-starter.
- 5.0Exciting Startup with Awesome PeopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 17, 2018Pros: Overall, Nuro has been amazing to work for so far. The people here are incredible. The engineers are some of the smartest people I've met, and yet they still maintain the ability to communicate and are always available to discuss problems or help you get acclimated, both technically and culturally. As an engineer, you're given lots of autonomy (no pun intended) and responsibility very early on, which is exciting and very different from a lot of larger companies. While the business itself is amazing and the mission something that excites me enough to get out of bed every day and come into work, the people are really what make Nuro a great place to be.Cons: The cons are about as expected with any startup. In terms of guaranteed compensation, going to a larger company will certainly provide a lower risk situation, though Nuro's salary itself is likely better than most startups. Additionally, while the responsibility granted to engineers is exciting and pushes you to learn quickly, it also means that a lot is expected of you early on since Nuro doesn't have the luxury of bringing in engineers who won't be able to contribute in the first few months.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 5, 2020Pros: Great Team Culture - Everyone at Nuro is working towards the same single product: a self-driving delivery robot. This leads to a great culture of collaboration and a lot of willingness to help out across team boundaries. Transparent Leadership Decisions - The higher-ups at Nuro are very good at communicating both what the company's overall goals are and why those particular goals were chosen.Cons: A bit chaotic. Nuro is still a startup, and with this comes a lot of changes as the company grows. It is hard to set priorities for more than a few weeks at a time because something new is always cropping up.
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