Lei Kang
About Lei Kang
Lei Kang is a Tech Lead Manager at Nuro, where he has led engineering teams since 2020. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has previously worked at prominent companies such as Microsoft Research, Google, and Cruise.
Work at Nuro
Lei Kang has served as a Tech Lead Manager at Nuro since 2020. In this role, he leads two engineering teams focused on enhancing video streaming pipelines and optimizing GPU performance. His responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to develop advanced visualization products. Under his leadership, the teams work on innovative solutions that contribute to Nuro's mission in the autonomous delivery sector.
Education and Expertise
Lei Kang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2012 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Computer Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Software Engineering at Xidian University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and technology management.
Background
Before joining Nuro, Lei Kang gained experience at several prominent technology companies. He worked as a Co-Founder and CTO at Flivery from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Cruise for one year. He also completed internships at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK, Google in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Qualcomm in Greater San Diego Area. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development and engineering leadership.
Professional Experience
Lei Kang's professional journey includes significant roles at leading technology firms. He interned at Microsoft Research for five months in 2015-2016, where he contributed to research projects. In 2017, he interned as a Software Engineer at Google for three months. Following these internships, he worked at Cruise as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His experience spans various aspects of software engineering, including team leadership and project management.