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Senior Perception Software Engineer

NVIDIA

Location

remote

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/19/2026

Compensation

$224,000 - $356,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.2% approval-37% YoY
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Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join their perception team, focusing on designing, developing, and productizing autonomous driving solutions. The role involves building world-class perception software components and enhancing their robustness and efficiency. The engineer will collaborate closely with top perception engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of AI technology. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a diverse and supportive environment.

Requirements

  • BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience.
  • Proven work experience of 12+ years on embedded platforms for real-time applications as a Software Engineer or Software Developer.
  • Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
  • Experience with test-driven development.
  • Proficiency in software engineering tools.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Write well-designed, testable code.
  • Integrate perception software components into a fully functional software system.
  • Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
  • Document and maintain software functionality.
  • Solve, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
  • Deploy state-of-the-art perception DNN models to embedded platforms.
  • Analyze and improve the system using both real and synthetic benchmark data.

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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