NVIDIA
Senior Algorithm Engineer, Map-Perception Fusion
$184K–$356K
US, CA, Santa Clara +2 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- US, CA, Santa Clara
US, WA, Redmond
US, WA, Seattle - Experience
- PhD with 1+ year, MS with 4+ years, or BS (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- PhD, MS, or BS (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Develop map-perception fusion systems and real-time 3D world models for autonomous vehicles, supporting navigation, mapless driving, and environmental understanding.
What you'll do
- Integrate perception and mapping technologies for autonomous driving systems.
- Build 3D and bird’s-eye-view models, occupancy grids, and occlusion masks from sensor and external data.
- Collaborate with perception and planning teams while producing reliable, safety-conscious software.
What they ask for
- Strong software development experience.
- Problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- PhD with 1+ year, MS with 4+ years, or BS (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded systems or automotive platforms.
- Familiarity with 3D geometry, computer vision, sensor calibration, state estimation, real-time computer vision, API design, or software frameworks.
Pay
184,000 USD - 287,500 USD (base salary, Level 4); 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD (base salary, Level 5)
Tools
3D, bird’s-eye-view (BEV), Kalman, particle filters
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