Sr Manager of Business Development

Nuro
California
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 Role

Nuro is looking for an experienced business development leader who will source, evaluate, and close business opportunities while developing relationships with key partners who are excited to leverage Nuro’s autonomy capabilities.

Reporting to Nuro’s President and co-founder, this role will work cross-functionally across engineering, product, strategy, finance, and operations teams to execute our go-to-market strategy while maintaining a deep understanding of Nuro’s products and capabilities.

About The Work

  • Evaluate and develop high-ROI strategic partnerships using rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Deliver compelling presentations and lead technical demonstrations of our autonomous solutions to potential new partners and customers
  • Lead deal sourcing, negotiations, and execution
  • Lead strategic and complex negotiations to completion, engaging cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment across teams on deal terms
  • Work extensively with internal engineering and product teams to align product roadmap and strategy with customer needs
  • Assess market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviors to shape commercial strategies.

About You

  • 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, partner management, or similar roles at a technology company
  • Demonstrated history of creatively structuring and closing bespoke agreements
  • Ability to negotiate and execute short and long-term deals and enterprise partnerships
  • Proven track record of driving high-value partnerships
  • Deep knowledge of business, strategy, product, finance, and legal concepts to inform complex, multi-faceted deals
  • Strong program management skills and a proven ability to partner closely with engineering to align on priorities, deliverables, and technical solutions.
  • Experience collaborating closely with internal and external engineering teams
  • Analytical mindset and track record of using data to inform strategy
  • Default to using data to make decisions
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment with high ambiguity and competing priorities

Bonus Points

  • Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicle hardware/software stack
  • Start-up experience

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $167,200 and $250,800 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.
Posted 2025-10-28

Recommended Jobs

Installation Technician

Dynamics ATS
Project, CA

Installation Technician   JOB-10045266   Anticipated Start Date Nov. 17, 2025   Location Gregory, TX   Type of Employment Contract Hire   Employer Info Our client is a l…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-27

2025 Customer Success Representative

D&v Expansions
Perris, CA

Our company is a culture-forward business management and sales firm where we put our team members first. We pride ourselves on our inclusive business model, welcoming professionals from all walks of …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-22

Dispatch Customer Service

C & G Enterprises Llc
Hayward, CA

Description Are you looking to join a winning team? We are looking for a customer-oriented service representative to join us. Our customer service representatives (CSRs) are customer and soluti…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-22

Entry Level Administrative Assistant

Culbertson Resources, Inc
Fairfield, CA

Coordinate. Support. Succeed. Keep the team moving forward! We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Administrative Assistant to provide support in verifying vendor orders and ensuring smooth…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Software Engineer (Product)

Column
San Francisco, CA

About Column For companies building financial technology and transforming the financial services space, the biggest bottleneck to their growth and innovation is often the underlying banks and infras…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-14

QA Test Lead

Tech Firefly
San Jose, CA

The Global Productivity and Sales Tools team at focuses on productivity tools used by internal Sales teams that help them do their work more effectively. Our team supports the usage of Salesforce, in…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-01

Executive Chef - eBay

Compass Group
San Jose, CA

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 / year   Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-03

Production Worker

Lamons
Martinez, CA

Job Disclosure This position will be available on a temporary basis for at most (4) four months.  Job Summary This position will operate the bolt saw and cut threaded rod to specified lengt…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Senior Engineer, AI Research

Qualcomm
San Diego, CA

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group Machine Learning Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm AI Research is looking for world-class res…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-22

Product Manager, Simulation

Waymo
San Francisco, CA

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on buildi…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-19