Niels Joubert, PhD
About Niels Joubert, PhD
Niels Joubert, PhD, serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Stack AV, where he leads the Remote Assist team. He has extensive experience in software engineering and autonomy, having held various roles at notable companies such as Uber, Aurora, and Swift Navigation.
Work at Stack AV
Niels Joubert serves as the Director of Software Engineering for Remote Assist at Stack AV since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for building both the team and the technology for the Remote Assist division. He was the first hire for this team, indicating a foundational role in its development. His position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a remote work arrangement.
Previous Experience in UAV Software & Systems
Prior to his current role, Niels Joubert worked at FlightWave Aerospace as a Technical Consultant on UAV Software & Systems for three months in 2017. This position was located in Santa Monica, CA, and allowed him to gain experience in the UAV sector.
Career at Uber and Aurora
Niels Joubert held significant roles at Uber and Aurora. He worked at Uber from 2019 to 2021 as a Senior Autonomy Engineer and Technical Lead Manager for the Onboard Remote Assist team. Following his tenure at Uber, he joined Aurora as a Senior Staff Engineer and Technical Lead Manager for Remote Assist from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Niels Joubert earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at Stanford University, where he achieved a Ph.D. in Computer Science from 2009 to 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in software engineering and technology development.
Advisory and Consulting Roles
Throughout his career, Niels Joubert has held various advisory and consulting roles. He served as an Advisor and Board Member at Canary Drones from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Software Consultant in Patent Infringement Litigation at DLA Piper and Feinberg Day Alberti Lim & Belloli from 2014 to 2017.