Director, Programmable Vision Accelerator Software

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $320,000–$488,750 / yr
Posted: 105 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Director, Programmable Vision Accelerator Software

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NVIDIA seeks a senior technical leader with extensive experience in classical computer vision to head multiple teams responsible for the system software stack and DSP SDK supporting the Programmable Vision Accelerator (PVA) engine within Tegra SoC platforms. This role involves setting strategic direction, defining technical architecture, and driving execution while ensuring high-quality production software is delivered efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of computer vision and DSP software development, along with strong leadership skills to guide world-class teams in creating cutting-edge solutions for applications like self-driving cars and medical devices. Required qualifications include an MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields, 12+ years of industry experience including technical leadership roles, expertise in C/C++, embedded systems, and familiarity with pre-silicon/post-silicon development cycles.

Skills

C/C++ DSP Computer_Vision Robotics Embedded_Systems Operating_Systems Memory_Management Pre-silicon_Post-silicon_SW_Development Project_Management CI/CD

What you'll do

Lead PVA software teams in creating and executing technical vision and strategy.
Define product roadmaps and technical architectures for computer vision projects.
Ensure world-class software teams follow best engineering practices and improve continuously.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed product requirements and goals.
Drive tasks with urgency, resolving issues and supporting team problem-solving efforts.

What we're looking for

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Robotics, or related fields with extensive industry experience.
Over 12 years of embedded software development experience, including 8+ years in technical leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of operating system internals and expertise in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
Deep understanding of DSP, computer vision, image/signal processing, and robotics systems.
Experience with pre-silicon/post-silicon SW development lifecycle and tools.
Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams in a dynamic matrix organization.

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