Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$184k–$357k/yr
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$203k/yr
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$176k–$242k/yr
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$125k–$201k/yr
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Remote OK
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Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site
$172k–$237k/yr
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Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
$184k–$357k/yr
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years, driven by great technology and amazing people. We’re now tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define t…
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Lead the technical strategy and architecture for optimizing deep neural network inference workloads on NVIDIA automotive platforms. Drive end-to-end performance analysis and develop model optimization techniques to ensure efficient and reliable autonomous driving software.
Requires a degree in Computer Science or Engineering with over 12 years of experience in systems software or AI/ML infrastructure. Proficiency in C++, Python, and deep familiarity with TensorRT, CUDA, and deep learning frameworks is essential.
Our Automotive Platform Team is building the software foundation for scalable, high-performance vehicle computing platforms that power autonomous driving, ADAS, digital cockpit, and centralized vehicle architectures. We are looking for exceptional engineers who thrive on solving deeply complex system-level challenges and shaping the future of automotive computing.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for next-generation innovations in automotive platform performance, AI model optimization, scalability, and system architecture! In this highly visible technical leadership role, you will drive architecture, optimization, and execution across the autonomous driving software stack, with a focus on optimizing and deployment of deep neural networks that are fast, efficient, reliable, and deployable on NVIDIA automotive compute platforms. You will work at the intersection of core platform, deep learning inference, TensorRT and related compiler/runtime technologies, CUDA/GPU performance, model compression, platform software, and safety-aware automotive deployment.
Lead architecture and technical strategy for optimizing inference workloads in autonomous driving applications.
Drive end-to-end performance analysis across DNN models, TensorRT/compiler flows, CUDA kernels, memory behavior, scheduling, runtime services, and automotive platform constraints.
Develop and guide model optimization techniques such as quantization, pruning, distillation, graph optimization, operator fusion, kernel selection, and layout/memory optimization.
Collaborate with TensorRT, CUDA, compiler, silicon architecture, perception, planning, DriveOS and safety platform teams.
Build tools, methodologies, and metrics for profiling, benchmarking, debugging, and validating model and platform performance.
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of software engineering experience in systems software, AI/ML infrastructure, deep learning inference, compiler/runtime technology, or platform performance.
Strong C/C++ and practical Python experience.
Deep familiarity with TensorRT, TensorRT-LLM, ONNX, PyTorch, CUDA, Triton, or related frameworks.
Experience optimizing DNN models for latency, throughput, memory footprint, and power.
Hands-on experience with TensorRT internals, CUDA kernels, Triton kernels, or other compiler/runtime technologies.
Experience deploying optimized DNNs, LLMs, VLMs, or perception models on embedded, edge, robotics, or automotive platforms.
Background in autonomous driving, ADAS, robotics, real-time systems, safety-aware software, or deterministic low-latency systems.
Experience with ISO 26262, QNX, Safe RTOS, DriveOS, Linux, hypervisors, or virtualization.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.
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