Software Engineer - DRIVE Road Structure, Online Mapping, and Context Fusion

Join NVIDIA's DRIVE Road Structure, Online Mapping, and Context Fusion team to develop advanced 3D world models for self-driving technology. You will work on integrating state-of-the-art perception and mapping technologies for use in diverse driving environments.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Core Autonomous Driving Systems: Help develop and refine systems that integrate state-of-the-art perception and mapping technologies for use in diverse driving environments.
• Build Real-Time 3D World Models: Assist in creating dynamic 3D models by combining data from sensors and external sources to support planning and navigation.
• Support Mapless Driving Capabilities: Work on enriched bird’s-eye-view (BEV) models to enable autonomous vehicles to navigate complex urban settings without relying solely on high-definition maps.
• Enhance Scenario Understanding: Help build static obstacle and occupancy grids, and generate occlusion masks to improve the vehicle’s understanding of its environment.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with perception and planning teams, learning from experts and contributing to shared goals.
• Maintain High Standards: Write high-quality code and follow automotive industry best practices for safety and reliability.

Requirements:

• PhD with 1+ year, MS with 4+ years, or BS (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong relevant software development experience, ideally with some exposure to robotics, autonomous vehicles, or related fields.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of robotics and autonomous driving.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, especially in a diverse and global environment.
• Experience with embedded systems or automotive platforms is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with 3D geometry, computer vision, sensor calibration, or state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman or particle filters).
• Experience working on real-time computer vision systems.
• Skills in designing APIs or software frameworks.

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.