Jia Pu
About Jia Pu
Jia Pu is a Perception Tech Lead Manager at Nuro, with a diverse background in software engineering and management across several technology companies including Apple, Cruise, and Netflix.
Current Role at Nuro
Jia Pu serves as the Perception Tech Lead Manager at Nuro, a position held since 2021. In this role, Jia is responsible for leading the perception team, focusing on the development and implementation of advanced perception technologies. Nuro specializes in autonomous delivery vehicles, and Jia's expertise contributes to enhancing the vehicle's ability to understand and interact with its environment.
Previous Experience at Apple Inc.
Jia Pu worked at Apple Inc. for a total of eight years, with two separate tenures. From 2005 to 2013, Jia held the position of Software Engineer, contributing to various software projects. After a brief period away, Jia returned to Apple as an Engineer from 2015 to 2016, further developing skills in software engineering within the tech giant.
Experience at Cruise
At Cruise, Jia Pu held multiple roles, including Engineering Manager - Perception from 2018 to 2020 and Senior Machine Learning Engineer from 2017 to 2018. In these positions, Jia focused on perception technologies and machine learning applications, contributing to the development of autonomous vehicle systems in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Jia Pu studied at Stony Brook University from 2001 to 2002. This educational experience laid the groundwork for a career in software engineering and technology, providing foundational knowledge that has been applied throughout Jia's professional journey.
Career Progression and Other Roles
Jia Pu's career includes various roles across multiple companies. Prior to Nuro, Jia worked at Navdy as a Research Software Engineer, LumenVox LLC as a Software Engineer, and Lytro Inc. as a Member of Technical Staff. Additionally, Jia held positions at Netflix and Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab, gaining diverse experience in software engineering and technical leadership.