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We are seeking software engineers with interests in computer vision, calibration, egomotion, sensor fusion, handling large and complex software systems on automotive and embedded platforms to work as part of NVIDIA’s autonomous vehicles team. You will be supporting the calibration team with development and validation of the calibration / egomotion algorithms on vehicles, maintaining and productizing existing calibration approaches, supporting infrastructure in first level triaging and monitoring calibration performance across the fleet. You will be working with NVIDIA's OEM partners to help bring up existing and new calibration-related features on prototype and pilot production vehicles.\nWhat you will be doing:\nDevelop new approaches and implement improvements to existing algorithms for sensor calibration for ADAS using both classical and deep learning methods.\n\nWork with large amounts of real and synthetic data to evaluate and improve the algorithmic and computational performance of sensor calibration.\n\nDevelop and optimize software architecture and frameworks for real-world performance towards internal and external customer requirements.\n\nWork with a variety of sensor modalities: camera, LIDAR, radar, IMU, GPS, odometry, etc.\n\nDevelop unit tests, documentation for features, evaluate quality and propose improvements and corrective actions.\n\nDevelop highly efficient product code in C++, making use of high algorithmic parallelism offered by GPGPU programming (CUDA).\n\nDevelop production code to strict quality and safety standards such as MISRA and AUTOSAR.\n\nDevelop and maintain fleet monitoring tools supporting calibration of a large vehicle fleet.\n\nPerform in-vehicle tests and troubleshooting, mining/analyzing data and completing drive missions.\n\nAdopt and improve calibration algorithms on existing and new vehicle variants.\n\nWhat we need to see:\nPhD with 1+ year, MS with 3+ years, or BS (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nExcellent C++ and Python programming skills.\n\nGeneral knowledge of fundamental algorithms in Robotics, Controls / Estimation and 3D Computer Vision.\n\nStrong knowledge of programming and debugging techniques, especially for automotive / robotics systems.\n\nGreat communication and analytical skills including contributing critical and constructive design and code review.\n\nComfort with local/remote Linux machines, git, build systems.\n\nSelf-motivation and a great teammate.\n\nWays to stand out from the crowd:\nExperience with data-parallel and/or CUDA programming.\n\nExperience with performance analysis, optimizations and benchmarking.\n\nBackground with automotive systems, notably ADAS applications.\n\nDeep experience with bazel, docker, VSCode plugins, code analysis/QoL tools.\n\nProven track record of working on calibration related projects, i.e. developing new calibration algorithms\n\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until November 1, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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