Senior Software Engineer, Test, Autonomous Vehicles

Nvidia

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Work type: Remote
Location: Santa Clara, CAWANJCA
Salary: $152,000–$241,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Test, Autonomous Vehicles

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Senior Software Engineer, Test - Autonomous Vehicles joins the Automotive Vehicles team to develop and productize solutions for self-driving cars. This role focuses on building robust and scalable simulation infrastructure to test and validate autonomous technology over millions of virtual miles. The engineer will design, develop, and maintain metrics and test sets that support large-scale KPIs and performance measurements while collaborating across engineering, infrastructure, and release teams to mitigate risks and address coverage gaps. Key responsibilities include automating test sets through data diversity, troubleshooting system-level issues in simulation frameworks, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in an engineering or science field, five years of software engineering and data analysis experience, and proficiency in Python. Relevant expertise includes AI/ML systems, robotics, and large-scale simulation for hardware or software validation within the autonomous vehicle domain.

Skills

Python Autonomous Vehicles Simulation Frameworks AI/ML Robotics Data Analysis Test-Driven Development

What you'll do

Build robust and scalable simulation infrastructure to test and validate self-driving technology over millions of virtual miles.
Design, develop, and maintain metrics and test sets for large-scale KPIs and performance measurements.
Develop tools that automate and scale test sets through improved data quantity, quality, and diversity.
Integrate various vehicle subsystem components into the core autonomous vehicle software platform.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system-level issues affecting simulation frameworks and KPI reliability.
Mentor and guide junior engineers to promote technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
Implement test-driven development practices across the organization to mitigate project risks.

What we're looking for

BS (or equivalent experience), MS, or PhD in an Engineering or Science field.
5+ years of software engineering and data analysis experience.
Experience in simulation, autonomous systems, robotics, AI, or related areas (preferred).
Proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of software engineering practices.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, and technical troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform in situations with high ambiguity and competing priorities.
Experience scaling autonomous vehicle simulation frameworks or working with AI/ML systems (preferred).