Senior Map Data Validation Lead - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

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Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a map data validation lead to drive validation of HD/SD map data for autonomous driving within the map release team. This role requires deep domain knowledge, excellent collaboration across teams, and a proven track record in QA for geospatial map data.

The successful candidate will develop validation strategies, perform daily data checks, and mentor map release operators while contributing to a high-velocity autonomous driving program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of map data validation standards and methodologies.
• At least 6+ years of dedicated QA or operation experience in map data validation.
• GIS background is a plus.
• Autonomous individual who can work with minimal direction.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop overarching map data validation strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Identify gaps in the map data validation process and implement improvements.
• Perform manual and automatic map data validation daily.
• Train and support map release operators.

Skills

Map data validation

QA experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomous work style

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

NVIDIA is widely acknowledged as one of the most sought-after companies in the technology sector. It owns the industry with groundbreaking developments in High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Visualization. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables outstanding creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. We are looking for an accomplished map data validation lead to perform the validation of HD/SD map data, a vital component in autonomous driving, within our map release team. An ideal candidate should demonstrate extensive prior experience in the mapping field. They should possess deep domain knowledge of map data structure and validation strategy. They must also show outstanding ability to work with cross-functional teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop overarching map data validation strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Identify gaps in the existing map data validation process and implement improvement measures across map release team
• Perform manual and automatic map data validation on a daily basis
• Train/support map release operators

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of map data validation standards and methodologies
• At least 6+ years of dedicated QA or operation experience in the area of map data validation
• GIS background a phenomenal plus
• A motivated individual capable of working autonomously with minimal direction
• Phenomenal team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Extensive knowledge of HD map data verification protocols and techniques
• A self-starter that requires minimal direction

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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