Senior Simulation Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

Details

Our Autonomous Vehicles Platform Team is searching for a hands-on simulation engineer to design ground-breaking solutions that will revolutionize transportation and the growing field of self-driving cars. You will collaborate with multi-functional engineering development teams across various vehicle subsystems to integrate their work into our autonomous driving platform.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across platform software, infrastructure, and ADAS algorithm teams to translate replay and simulation requirements into replay/simulation framework architecture and design
• Drive technical solutions for new concepts related to replay/simulation framework and infrastructure
• Design, document and optimize software architectures and frameworks for real-world performance while matching or exceeding customer requirements
• Engage in challenging work involving a multitude of unsolved problems

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of relevant experience working in software engineering and simulation
• Excellent C and C++ programming skills
• Experience designing, developing, and debugging complex systems
• Solid understanding of QNX, Linux, and real-time operating systems
• Solid understanding of simulation concepts and a strong foundation in mathematics
• Experience working on a large-scale simulation system (open and closed loop) for an AV stack
• Ability to self-manage and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Ways to stand out

• Knowledge of automotive systems, notably ADAS applications and preferably autonomous driving systems
• Embedded systems and SW/HW cross-domain knowledge
• Hands-on collaborator who works well within teams of system, software and infrastructure engineers, with a high level of detail orientation and strong data organization and presentation skills
• Strong communication, presentation, social, and analytical skills; ability to communicate complex interaction concepts clearly across different audiences and levels of the organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (by level and location):
  • Level 4: 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD
  • Level 5: 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD
• You will also be eligible for equity and benefits: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/

Additional Information

• Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States
• Employment type: Full time
• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 22, 2025

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. NVIDIA does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.