Senior Perception Engineer, Obstacle Foundation Models - Autonomous Vehicles

Nvidia

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
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$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
16 days ago

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TL;DR · Senior Perception Engineer, Obstacle Foundation Models - Autonomous Vehicles

As a Senior Perception Engineer at NVIDIA, you will join the autonomous driving team to design and productize next-generation perception technology. Your daily tasks include developing advanced 3D obstacle detection models using multi-modal inputs like cameras, radar, and lidar, implementing efficient deep learning architectures such as transformers, and ensuring these systems meet stringent safety and performance standards for real-world deployment. You will work closely with data scientists to refine datasets and improve model accuracy through techniques like self-supervised learning and parameter-efficient fine-tuning. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, strong programming skills in Python or C++, and a track record of deploying complex perception systems for autonomous vehicles. Familiarity with CUDA development and modern computer vision concepts is essential.

What you'll do

  • Develop and enhance technical design for 3D obstacle perception to support autonomous driving functionalities.
  • Design and implement advanced 3D perception models using multi-camera inputs and sensor fusion techniques.
  • Build efficient deep learning models, run experiments, and follow best practices for training and evaluation.
  • Define and maintain KPI frameworks to quantify perception performance and improve accuracy and robustness.
  • Contribute to data strategy by specifying data requirements and collaborating with data teams on labeling quality.
  • Ensure perception solutions meet safety and deployment criteria when working with multidisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

  • Hands-on experience developing deep learning–based perception systems for complex real-world problems using PyTorch.
  • Proven track record in data-driven development, including collaboration on data strategy and iterative model improvement.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience building high-performance production-quality software.
  • Experience designing and deploying camera-based deep learning perception solutions for autonomous driving at scale.
  • Deep understanding of 3D computer vision fundamentals and transformer-based 3D or BEV perception pipelines.

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