Li Zhou
About Li Zhou
Li Zhou is a Tech Lead Manager and Staff Research Scientist at Nuro, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong academic background in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at Google, Amazon, and Baidu.
Current Role at Nuro
Li Zhou currently serves as a Tech Lead Manager and Staff Research Scientist at Nuro, a position held since 2023. In this role, Zhou is responsible for leading technical teams and overseeing research initiatives. Nuro focuses on developing autonomous delivery vehicles, and Zhou's expertise contributes to advancing the company's technological capabilities. The position is based in Mountain View, California.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to joining Nuro, Li Zhou worked at Amazon as a Senior Applied Scientist from 2016 to 2022. During this six-year tenure, Zhou operated in both the Seattle and San Francisco Bay areas. The role involved applying scientific principles to develop innovative solutions and improve existing systems within Amazon's technology framework.
Internship at Google
In 2014, Li Zhou completed a three-month internship at Google in Mountain View. This experience provided Zhou with exposure to large-scale technology projects and the opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals. The internship was a foundational step in Zhou's career in technology and research.
Educational Background
Li Zhou holds a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, completed from 2006 to 2010. Zhou furthered education at Carnegie Mellon University, where a Master’s degree in Computer Science was obtained from 2013 to 2014. Zhou also achieved the status of Research Scholar during a two-year period at Carnegie Mellon from 2014 to 2016, focusing on advanced research topics in computer science.
Experience at Baidu, Inc.
Li Zhou worked at Baidu, Inc. as a Senior Research and Development Engineer from 2010 to 2012 in Beijing, China. In this role, Zhou contributed to various research projects and development initiatives, enhancing the company's technological offerings in the competitive landscape of internet services.