Senior Sensor Fusion Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

Nvidia

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Remote
Location
Santa Clara, CA · Redmond, WA · Seattle, WA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
33 days ago

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TL;DR · Senior Sensor Fusion Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

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Join the DRIVE Road structure / Online mapping / Context Fusion team as an experienced senior engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge autonomous driving solutions, focusing on fusing perception data and map signals to create a comprehensive 3D world model for complex urban environments. You will collaborate closely with perception and planning teams to enable HD mapless driving and L3 level autonomy in challenging road conditions across the U.S. and China. Key responsibilities include generating real-time 3D models, building fused static obstacles, and mentoring team members while adhering to automotive quality standards. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science or related fields with extensive experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and real-time computer vision systems, along with expertise in sensor fusion, localization, mapping, and trajectory optimization algorithms.

Skills

C++ Python ROS TensorFlow PyTorch CUDA OpenCV PCL LiDAR Camera Radar 3D_Computational_Geometry Computer_Vision Sensor_Fusion Localization Mapping Kalman_Filters Particle_Filters CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop core functionality for autonomous driving by fusing state-of-the-art perception DNNs and map signals.
  • Generate real-time 3D world models for planning, integrating diverse sensor and external data sources.
  • Enable HD mapless driving in urban areas by creating detailed BEV models from sensor inputs.
  • Build accurate occupancy grids and occlusion masks to enhance autonomous vehicle scenarios.
  • Lead the team in solving complex AV challenges with innovative approaches and hands-on collaboration.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in AV or robotics industry.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related fields with relevant experience.
  • Experience leading technical areas and developing real-time CV systems.
  • Strong background in sensor fusion, localization, mapping, and state estimation.
  • Independent software engineering skills for embedded/automotive platforms.
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration abilities globally.

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