Senior Robotics Safety Compliance Expert - Autonomous Vehicles

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s an outstanding legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and outstanding people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing, where our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world.

We are searching for a highly motivated engineer with proven experience and leadership in functional safety compliance for robotics and humanoids. You will engage with internal development teams, external customers, Standards Development Organizations and authorities to lead NVIDIA safety compliance for robotics and humanoids.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the robotic and humanoid ecosystem to identify safety requirements and feed them back to product definition and engineering teams.
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams for the development of functional safety methodologies, technologies, and products related to robotics and humanoids.
• Support robotic and humanoid customers to implement functional safety in combination with NVIDIA safety products and related technologies.
• Be part of NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab.
• Participate in and contribute to functional safety standardization initiatives at national and international levels.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MS) in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• At least 12 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Proven solid understanding of functional safety compliance / certification requirements for robotics, humanoids, and industrial applications.
• History of participation and contribution to national and international safety committees.
• Experience in defining safety requirements for sophisticated electronic systems.
• Capacity to collaborate closely with development teams to build new features and solutions.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Ways to stand out

• Prior experience in bringing sophisticated products and systems through safety certification.
• Experience with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 13849, RIA 15.08, IEC 62998, ISO 61496, ISO/IEC TR 5469 and similar.
• Background in Artificial Intelligence and its applications in robotics, humanoid systems, industrial machinery, and warehouse systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD (determined based on location, experience, and internal pay equity).
• Eligible for equity and company benefits (see NVIDIA benefits page).

Other information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until December 5, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering a diverse work environment.