NVIDIA
Senior Algorithm Engineer -- Autonomous Vehicles
$184K–$356K
US, CA, Santa Clara +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- US, CA, Santa Clara
US, Remote - Experience
- 10+ years, including at least 2 years in autonomous vehicles or robotics; 2+ years of technical leadership experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Develop and lead algorithms that fuse perception, sensor, and map data into real-time 3D world models for autonomous vehicle navigation.
What you'll do
- Develop autonomous driving features by merging perception DNNs and map data, including BEV models and fused obstacle and occupancy representations.
- Build real-time 3D models and algorithms that support planning, navigation, and reliable operation across varied conditions.
- Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers while collaborating with perception and planning teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in autonomous vehicles or robotics.
- 2+ years of technical leadership experience.
- Experience with embedded or automotive software development.
Nice to have
- Expertise in 3D geometry, computer vision, sensor calibration, or state estimation (e.g., Kalman/particle filters).
- Significant industry experience with self-driving cars; real-time computer vision or API and framework design skills.
Pay
184,000 USD - 287,500 USD base salary (Level 4); 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD base salary (Level 5)
Tools
perception DNNs, 3D geometry, computer vision, sensor calibration, Kalman/particle filters, API
AI focus
Develop autonomous driving algorithms and 3D world models using perception DNNs, sensor inputs, and map data; NVIDIA also states that it uses AI tools in recruiting.
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