# Tamer Kalla

> Principal AI SWE with UAE Visa | Open to AI Leadership Roles in Dubai/AD

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/tamerkalla

Principal AI Software Engineer | 15+ YOE | Autonomous Systems + HIL Leader

Led AI-driven Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) engineering at Aurora Innovation, scaling autonomous driving test pipelines using AI agents and Claude CLI. Built embedded AI perception/control systems at Nuro using C++, Python, and modern AI tooling.

Proven track record leading teams to deliver complex autonomous solutions on time/budget. UAE Visa holder—no sponsorship needed, Dubai-ready.

Targeting AED 100k+/month AI leadership roles w/ relocation package (DIFC, ADGM, DTEC). Let's connect on UAE opportunities.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Aurora
Jan 2023 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States
Self driving trucks using AI

### Software Engineer @ Nuro
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Mountain View, California, United States
Self Driving Bots using AI

### Software Engineer @ Resonant Inc.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Burlingame, CA

### Engineering Technical Lead @ Motiv Power Systems
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017

### Software Engineer @ Novadaq Technologies Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Richmond, BC

### Software Engineer @ UBC Robotics and Control Laboratory
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area


## Education
### Master's degree in Computer Engineering
The University of British Columbia

### Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering with Distinction
The University of British Columbia


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tamerkalla

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Last updated: 2026-04-11