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Senior Localization Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA

Location

remote, Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/25/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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Job description

The Senior Localization Engineer for Autonomous Vehicles at NVIDIA will focus on developing robust solutions for map-enhanced autonomous driving. This role involves localizing map data to create precise environmental models and ensuring algorithms perform well across diverse conditions. The team is dedicated to advancing self-driving technology, leveraging NVIDIA's hardware and software platforms. Candidates will contribute to real-world deployment of software while adhering to automotive quality and safety standards.

Requirements

  • PhD with 2+ years, MS with 4+ years, or BS with 6+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in computer vision, 3D geometry, mapping, localization or related technologies.
  • Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.
  • Meticulous craftsmanship of software in modern C++.
  • A solid foundation in linear algebra and geometric computer vision.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build robust and accurate solutions for map enhanced autonomous driving with ASIL safety requirements in mind.
  • Localize to map data to provide the most precise and rich model of the environment around the car.
  • Ensure algorithms work well on large amounts of real and synthetic data in diverse environments and conditions.
  • Write safe, highly efficient real-time code in C++ using GPGPU programming in CUDA.
  • Productize all software for real-world deployment to consumer cars, following automotive quality and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.

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