NVIDIA is looking for a technical leader skilled in software development, Autonomous Vehicle (AV) data analytics and data pipelines. We are hiring a Senior-Level Validation specialist with deep understanding of automotive system-level autonomy, perception systems used in AV, and data-driven development and testing. In this role, you will work with Autonomous Vehicle team, DRIVE Sim and DRIVE Constellation teams, as well as Safety team, and V&V teams across organizational boundaries and geographies. Together, we build and scale up our Simulation and Replay technologies to accelerate AV Verification and Validation (V&V) for global markets.
What you'll be doing:
Develop and lead validation strategy conceptualization and design for advanced L2+ and L3 systems which have been developed using machine learning technology.
Align the strategy with internal and external teams, including customer programs who will depend on the validation approach for their risk assessment and product maturity assessment.
Advise on architectural and functional requirements on the AI and Simulation Infrastructure used to validate system performance.
Analyze and implement the validation strategy of system operational design domains, use cases, requirements, perception models and localization algorithms.
Co-design and develop evaluation framework using procedural, declarative and Generative AI methods.
Foster innovation, trust and excellence within the group and the broader AV organization.
Showcase your creativity and technical excellence to realize the future of Autonomous Vehicles!
What we need to see:
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Highly proficient in data, cloud, data science and ideally accelerated compute (e.g. Python ecosystem, and CUDA).
10+ years of experience in validation of autonomous vehicles or other complex cyber-physical systems.
Proven experience in software design, including debugging, performance analysis, and automation of testing designs & test platforms.
Experience as technical leader across organizational boundaries.
Experience developing platforms or tools for developers & testers.
Understanding of how to build successful products in large-scale multi-disciplinary environments.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Familiarity with automotive systems, in particular autonomy or self-driving, or similar real-time safety-critical systems in other domains.
Experience in large language models and generative models.
Background in developing or using autonomous vehicle simulators and their workflows.
Experience specifying, developing, or working to Automotive Standards ISO26262, ISO21448, OpenSCENARIO 2.0
Self-starter who has confirmed experience developing and shipping real-time software systems
With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and our engineering teams are growing fast in some of the hottest and ground-breaking fields: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Vehicles. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services. Our work opens up new universes to explore, enables amazing creativity and discovery, and powers what were once science fiction inventions from artificial intelligence to autonomous cars. NVIDIA is hiring great people like you to help us accelerate the next wave of artificial intelligence.
The base salary range is 268,000 USD - 414,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.
