Nvidia Senior Algorithm Engineer -- Autonomous Vehicles 

United States, California 

339050946

What you'll be doing:

• Develop Core Autonomous Driving Features: Create foundational systems for autonomous driving across diverse geographies by merging state-of-the-art perception DNNs and map data.

• Build Real-Time 3D World Models: Integrate sensor and external inputs to generate dynamic 3D models for planning and navigation.

• Enable HD Mapless Driving: Design enriched bird’s-eye-view (BEV) models to support autonomous driving in complex urban environments.

• Enhance AV Scenarios: Construct fused static obstacle and occupancy grids, and generate occlusion masks to improve scenario understanding.

• Lead Technology Initiatives: Guide the team in solving challenging AV problems and collaborate hands-on to drive innovation.

• Mentor and Grow the Team: Recruit, hire, and mentor talented engineers.

• Ensure Quality and Safety: Develop algorithms that perform reliably on large datasets across varied conditions, adhering to automotive quality and safety standards.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 12+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in autonomous vehicles or robotics.

• 2+ years of technical leadership experience.

• Deep passion for robotics and autonomous vehicles.

• Eagerness to learn and solve impactful challenges.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with global teams.

• Strong independent and analytical software engineering abilities.

• Experience with embedded or automotive software development.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Expertise in 3D geometry, computer vision, sensor calibration, or state estimation (e.g., Kalman/particle filters).

• Significant industry experience with self-driving cars.

• Background in developing real-time computer vision systems.

• Strong skills in API and framework design.