Lead Algorithm Engineer, Map-Perception Fusion
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
Join NVIDIA’s DRIVE Road Structure team as a senior engineer or tech lead, where you will architect and deliver advanced 3D world models by integrating cutting-edge perception and mapping technologies across diverse environments. You’ll own the design of systems that enable safe navigation in complex road networks, drive real-time 3D model creation through sensor data fusion, and advance mapless driving capabilities for dynamic urban settings. Additionally, you will mentor engineers, set engineering standards aligned with automotive safety requirements, and collaborate closely with perception, planning, and platform teams. Ideal candidates have a PhD or MS plus extensive experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles, expertise in real-time processing and scalable architectures, and deep knowledge of 3D geometry, computer vision, and sensor calibration. This role offers the chance to influence the direction of autonomous driving technology at scale.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead the design and development of autonomous driving systems integrating perception and mapping technologies.
- Architect real-time 3D world models by fusing multi-modal sensor data for robust navigation.
- Develop enriched bird’s-eye-view model outputs to reduce reliance on HD maps in urban environments.
- Define approaches for static obstacle modeling, occupancy grids, and occlusion reasoning to enhance environmental awareness.
- Champion high-quality code standards aligned with automotive safety and reliability requirements.
- Mentor engineers and drive technical strategy across cross-functional teams.
What we're looking for
- PhD with 6+ years or MS with 10+ years of experience in relevant fields like Computer Science or Engineering.
- Proven leadership in developing complex software systems for robotics or autonomous vehicles.
- Expertise in real-time processing and scalable software architectures, including system design.
- Track record of driving technical direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering results under ambiguity.
- Deep knowledge in 3D geometry, computer vision, sensor calibration, and state estimation techniques.
- Experience leading real-time perception systems in production environments.
Employer
About Nvidia
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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