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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 March 22, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.