Senior Software Development Engineer, Test - Autonomous Vehicles

Nvidia

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Remote (Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US) Posted 70 days ago $184,000$287,500 / year

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TL;DR

The Automotive Vehicles Test Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join their dynamic group focused on integrating NVIDIA’s autonomous vehicle solution. This role involves collaborating with multi-functional engineering teams to develop robust testing infrastructure and automation frameworks, ensuring adherence to industry standards while managing complex hardware/software integration projects. Key responsibilities include architecting scalable testing pipelines, developing comprehensive dashboards for performance insights, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Computer Science or related fields, with expertise in Python, C++, CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab, and experience in AI/ML engineering pipelines. This position requires proficiency in large-scale simulation environments and the ability to work effectively under high-pressure conditions.

Skills

Python C++ CI/CD Jenkins GitLab Bazel SQL git Gerrit Kubernetes Docker Prometheus Grafana AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform PostgreSQL MongoDB Linux Windows Server NVIDIA DRIVE Autonomous Vehicle Simulation Frameworks AI/ML Engineering Pipelines

What you'll do

  • Define and drive technical strategy for validating new configurations, optimizing infrastructure utilization.
  • Architect and implement production-ready automation frameworks and testing pipelines adhering to best practices.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and data visualization tools for clear insights into software performance.
  • Mentor junior engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enforce robust criteria for measuring releases.

What we're looking for

  • PhD with 4+ years, MS with 6+, BS with 8+ years of relevant experience in a technical field, including at least 3 years in senior or management roles.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar high-level programming languages.
  • Proven track record managing complex hardware/software integration projects.
  • Deep familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab), build systems (Bazel), and large datasets using SQL and source control like git.
  • Strong design, coding, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience within simulation, autonomous systems, robotics, or AI domains.

Market check

Salary context

This $184,000–$287,500 range sits above 84% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$132,044$232,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,450$220,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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

Nvidia currently has 802 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 798 roles with salary data.

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