Director, Perception AI for Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 488,750; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe is seeking a Director of Perception based in Santa Clara, California, to lead innovation in AI model development for autonomous vehicles. This role emphasizes driving the architecture of deep learning models and fostering a team-focused culture.

We require profound knowledge in computer vision, strong leadership skills, and a robust background in Python and C++. The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from 320,000 USD to 488,750 USD, alongside equity and benefits.

The job posting is open until at least March 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in deep learning or computer vision.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large teams.
• Expertise in modern network architectures and multi-sensor fusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams dedicated to autonomous vehicle perception.
• Guide design and execution of modern network architectures.
• Oversee the entire machine learning lifecycle on NVIDIA DRIVE platforms.

Skills

Deep learning

Computer vision

Leadership

Python

C++

Communication

Education

Ph.D. or master's degree in computer science, Robotics, AI, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

TensorFlow

Job description

NVIDIA Gruppe is seeking a Director of Perception based in Santa Clara, California, to lead innovation in AI model development for autonomous vehicles. This role emphasizes driving the architecture of deep learning models and fostering a team-focused culture.

We require profound knowledge in computer vision, strong leadership skills, and a robust background in Python and C++. The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from 320,000 USD to 488,750 USD, alongside equity and benefits.

The job posting is open until at least March 16, 2026.