Clark Zhang
About Clark Zhang
Clark Zhang is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in behavior modeling for robotics applications at Nuro, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and has experience in autonomous driving technologies and robotics from various internships and positions.
Current Role at Nuro
Clark Zhang currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer, Behavior at Nuro. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development of software solutions for autonomous driving technologies. His work focuses on behavior modeling for robotics applications, which is essential for enhancing the functionality of autonomous vehicles.
Previous Experience at Nuro
Clark Zhang has a history of working at Nuro in various roles. He began as a Software Engineering Intern in 2019 for two months, then transitioned to a Software Engineer, Prediction from 2019 to 2021 for two years. He later worked as a Software Engineer, Behavior for one year from 2021 to 2022 before assuming his current role. His contributions have been significant in developing autonomous vehicle behavior systems.
Internships and Early Career
Clark Zhang has gained diverse experience through various internships. He worked as a Robotics Intern at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2016 for two months and as a Robotics Intern at Amazon Robotics in 2018 for three months. Additionally, he interned at Thomson Reuters in 2014 and at Intel Corporation in 2015. These roles provided him with foundational skills in robotics and software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Clark Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Master's degree in Robotics from the same institution from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan from 2012 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in behavior modeling for robotics applications.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Clark Zhang has expertise in behavior modeling and has participated in the design and implementation of software solutions for autonomous driving technologies. His work has contributed to the development of autonomous vehicle behavior systems at Nuro, showcasing his technical skills in robotics and software engineering.