Senior Research Scientist - Autonomous Vehicles
NVIDIASenior Research Scientist - Autonomous Vehicles
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/6/2026
Compensation
$192,000 - $356,500 per year
Job description
NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for its Autonomous Vehicle Research team, focusing on advancing AI-powered autonomous vehicles. The role involves addressing fundamental research questions related to vehicle autonomy and collaborating with a diverse team of experts. Candidates will engage in both basic and applied research, with opportunities to publish and open-source their work. The position offers a chance to impact product development while conducting innovative research.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of relevant research experience in the field of vehicle or robot autonomy.
- Strong knowledge of theory and practice of vehicle or robot autonomy.
- A track record of research excellence with publications in top conferences and journals.
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional programming skills in Python, C++, and parallel programming.
- Solid understanding of common machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic, research-focused team.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting-edge techniques in the field of vehicle autonomy.
- Publish and present original research at conferences and events.
- Collaborate with other research team members and internal product teams.
- Transfer and/or open-source technology developed to relevant product groups.
- Work closely with product teams to integrate research results into production-level systems.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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