Senior Applications Software Engineer, Perception and Sensor Fusion
NVIDIASenior Applications Software Engineer, Perception and Sensor Fusion
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/22/2026
Compensation
$152,000 - $287,500 per year
Job description
Join NVIDIA's Solutions Engineering team focused on developing scalable solutions for autonomous vehicles. This role involves crafting application software architecture and refining the drivability of solutions through collaboration with external partners and internal teams. The team values hands-on work, practical results, and diversity, aiming to create safer and more efficient roads. If you are passionate about autonomous vehicles and enjoy solving complex integration challenges, this position is for you.
Requirements
- 5+ years of work related experience in software development related to deep learning and/or autonomous driving technologies.
- Experience developing and deploying deep learning-based perception solutions across diverse sensor modalities, including cameras, lidars, ultrasonics, and radar.
- Familiarity with data flywheel for scaling deep learning-based perception solutions.
- Solid grasp on sensor processing pipelines and their lifecycle.
- BS/MS in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Excellent C/C++ development skills with good knowledge of Python.
- Ability to adapt to fast paced development lifecycles and multi-functional organizations, new technologies and platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with outstanding attention to details.
Responsibilities
- Shape the application architecture internally, focusing on perception and sensor fusion.
- Integrate and adapt NVIDIA solutions in target vehicles to meet desired driving performance and functionality.
- Lead bring-up activities and provide technical support for functional and perception-related issues.
- Perform in-vehicle and simulation test drives for functional and performance analysis.
- Work with partners to integrate hardware and software components and optimize system performance.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to deploy solutions to customers.
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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