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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.