Senior Software Engineer, Parking - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 356,500; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Parking, Autonomous Vehicles team. You will be instrumental in developing technology that enhances driver assist features for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should hold a relevant advanced degree and possess significant experience, particularly in C++. This role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge automotive and robotics technologies.

The base salary for this position ranges from 184,000 to 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 to 356,500 USD for Level 5, depending on experience. Equity and benefits are also included.

Qualifications

• Strong curiosity and aptitude for solving difficult analytical problems.
• Experience with reinforcement learning and ML planning approaches preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design planning algorithms for navigation in unstructured environments.
• Implement algorithms in C++ to support autonomous vehicle features.
• Write tests and documentation for automotive software.
• Develop simulation scenarios to assist in feature development.
• Support code deployment on test vehicles and assist with tests.

Skills

Mathematics

Control

Optimization

Machine Learning

C++

Education

PhD with 4+ years or MS with 6+ years or BS with 8+ years in Computer Science or related field

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are seeking for a Senior Software Engineer for the Parking, Autonomous Vehicles team at Nvidia. In this role, you will help build groundbreaking technology at the intersection of automotive and robotics that is intended to unlock a new generation of driver assist features. The team you will be joining is building features to support parking and driving activities on the Autonomous Vehicle program, and we are looking for someone with strong curiosity and who enjoys solving difficult problems with analytical rigor.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design planning algorithms to handle navigation in unstructured and semi-structured environments.
• Implement planning algorithms using C++ to support parking and driving features.
• Write documentation and tests for automotive software.
• Develop simulations scenarios to assist development of new features.
• Support deployment of your code on test vehicles and support tests.

What we need to see:

• Experience in Mathematics, Control, Optimization, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, etc.) or equivalent.
• PhD with 4+ years, MS with 6+ years, or BS (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience using C++ for development.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with ML planning approaches.
• Previous experience with parking assist features.
• Previous experience leading small teams or projects.

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 April 17, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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