Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety

at Nvidia

📍 Santa Clara, United States

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Safety group is looking for a Senior Software Safety Engineer to help develop the next generation of autonomous-driving products. The role involves working on system, hardware, and software technology for autonomous driving, with a focus on software safety, architecture, development processes, and automotive safety standards.

Responsibilities

Work with NVIDIA deep learning engineering teams to ensure software products and development processes meet automotive safety standards.
Promote a safety culture and guide development teams toward successful implementation of ISO 26262.
Influence next-generation software and hardware architecture from a safety perspective.
Drive and support engineering activities according to ISO 26262 standards throughout all project phases, including concept, design, development, and validation.
Support internal and external ISO 26262 process and product audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of software engineering experience in C/C++.
Strong programming, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to learn and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to good programming and design practices.
Significant experience defining processes for quality and safety conformance in mission-critical applications.
Understanding of ISO process standards, methodologies, audit expectations, and documentation standards.
High standards for quality with a proven track record of demonstrating them.
Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety methodologies and standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Automotive SPICE methods, procedures, and tools, including requirements management, FMEA, and FTA.
Deep understanding of guidelines such as MISRA C++ and AUTOSAR C++14.

Benefits

Equity and employee benefits are provided.
NVIDIA is committed to an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

The base salary range is USD 184,000–287,500 for Level 4 and USD 224,000–356,500 for Level 5. Applications will be accepted at least until August 18, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.