Senior Software Engineer, Metrics and Evaluation - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 241,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to develop metrics and evaluation methods for Autonomous Vehicles. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams to create data-driven evaluation products, enabling rapid development of planners and controllers.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in software engineering or data science, strong proficiency in Python, and familiarity with GIT. A competitive salary range and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or experiment design roles.
• Highly proficient in Python and libraries like Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib.
• Ability to ramp up quickly on new technical domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop metrics for Autonomous Vehicle software evaluation.
• Build data-driven evaluation products using on-road analysis and simulations.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve open-ended problems.

Skills

Python

Data Science

Experiment Design

On-board Planning Algorithms

C++

Linux

Education

MS or PhD in relevant fields

Tools

GIT

Bazel

Job description

## Senior Software Engineer, Metrics and Evaluation - Autonomous VehiclesApplylocations: US, CA, Santa Clara: US, GA, Remote: US, DC, Remote: US, NC, Remote: US, WA, Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2014651Want to join a fun, creative company that is on the cutting edge of amazing technologies? NVIDIA is developing groundbreaking solutions in some of the world’s most exciting technology areas including Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Autonomous Vehicles.We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our Planning and Control team to work on metrics and evaluation. In this role you will enable rapid planner and controller algorithm development by providing critical evaluation products. You will develop novel evaluation methodologies and the metrics needed to power them. This is an open-ended and unsolved space which requires creativity and inventiveness.**What you will be doing:*** Define and develop metrics that enable rapid debugging, testing, and evaluation of our Autonomous Vehicle software.* Build compelling, data driven evaluation products by combining on-road driving analysis, large scale simulation, models, metrics and dashboards.* Collaborate with machine learning engineers, infrastructure engineers and roboticists to develop novel solutions to open-ended problems* Work with the Planning & Control team to develop and drive software testing strategies**What we need to see:*** MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in data science, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or similar fields* 5+ years experience working in software engineering, data science, and/or experiment design roles* Highly proficient in Python and associated libraries (Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Matplotlib)* Familiarity programming with GIT in Linux (Ubuntu) or another Unix based system* Ability and enthusiasm to ramp up quickly on new technical domains* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills**Ways to stand out from the crowd:*** Experience developing on-board planning algorithms* Developed metrics for autonomous vehicle robotics systems* Experience with evaluating precision and recall of performance metrics* Familiarity with C++* Experience with working in a large monorepo and with Bazel as well as prior knowledge about vehicle simulation, path planning, vehicle control, Drive-by-Wire systems, and self-driving technologies.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 - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 7, 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.