The Senior Perception Engineer role at NVIDIA focuses on developing and productizing autonomous driving solutions, particularly in traffic signal understanding. As part of the perception team, the engineer will work on end-to-end solutions for perception modules that enhance the robustness and accuracy of autonomous driving systems. The position involves applied research and development of deep learning models to detect various traffic signals and improve system efficiency. The engineer will also collaborate with data teams to optimize data-driven development for better perception accuracy.

• PhD with 4+ years, MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of technical leadership demonstrating high technical and organizational complexity.
• Hands-on work experience in developing deep learning algorithms to solve real-world problems.
• Proficiency in using deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.

• Design end-to-end solutions for perception and autonomous vehicle stack to enable traffic signal detections across various driving environments.
• Conduct applied research and development of innovative deep learning models for traffic light detection and other traffic signal tasks.
• Develop generalizable approaches to support diverse operational design domains and regional expansion.
• Drive data-driven development by collaborating with data collection and labeling teams to enhance perception system accuracy.
• Leverage data simulation and augmentation to address extreme scenarios.
• Productize developed perception solutions by meeting product requirements for safety, latency, and software robustness.

• 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.