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Senior Applications Software Engineer, Perception and Sensor Fusion

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$152,000 - $287,500 per year

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