Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety

Nvidia Corporation in; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer within the Deep Learning Safety group to advance safety for autonomous driving software. You will collaborate with deep learning teams to ensure ISO 26262 conformance and drive safety-focused architectural decisions.

The role requires strong C/C++ software engineering background, experience with automotive safety processes, and the ability to lead safety audits and practices across all lifecycle stages.

Qualifications

• BS+ EE/CS or related field with 8+ years of C/C++ software engineering experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
• Advocate of good programming and design practices.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 standards, process conformance, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Work with deep learning engineering teams to ensure software products meet automotive safety standards.
• Promote safety culture and guide development teams toward ISO 26262 implementation.
• Influence software and hardware architectures from a safety perspective.
• Drive and support ISO 26262 activities across all project phases: concept, design, development, validation.
• Support internal/external ISO 26262 process/product audits.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Software design practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS or related field

Tools

AUTOSAR C++14

Automotive SPICE

MISRA C++

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety (Finance)

NVIDIA's Deep Learning Safety group is looking for a Senior Software Safety Engineer.

At NVIDIA, we are building the system, hardware, and software technology which enables autonomous driving. Our deep learning safety team is currently searching for a Senior Software Safety Engineer to help us craft the next generation of products for autonomous driving. You should have strong programming skills, a good grasp of Hardware and Software Architectures, experience with software development processes, and knowledge of Automotive Spice and/or ISO 26262.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with the deep learning engineering teams within NVIDIA to ensure our software products and development processes meet automotive safety standards.
• Promote safety culture and guide development teams towards successful implementation of ISO 26262.
• Influence next-gen software and hardware architecture from a safety perspective.
• Drive and support engineering activities according to ISO 26262 standards during all project phases (concept, design, development, validation).
• Support internal/external ISO 26262 process/product audits.

What we need to see:

• BS+ EE/CS or related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of software engineering experience in C/C++.
• Strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• An advocate of good programming and design practices.
• Significant experience with defining process for quality and safety conformance for mission critical application(s) and an understanding of ISO process standards, methodologies, audit expectations and documentation standards.
• Should have high standards on quality and proven track record for demonstrating the same
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety methodology and standards.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, methods, procedures and tools (requirements management, FMEA, FTA, etc.).
• Deep understanding of guidelines like MISRA C++ and AUTOSAR C++14.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and talented people in the world, and we are looking for phenomenal folks to be a part of this groundbreaking endeavor. Are you creative, imaginative, and autonomous? Do you love a challenge? If so, come join our technically diverse team!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 18, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.