Senior Research Scientist - Autonomous Vehicles

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$192k2026-08-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conducting fundamental and applied research on AI-powered autonomous vehicles, focusing on novel training paradigms, safety assurances, and foundation models to enable full vehicle autonomy.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (Autonomous Vehicles)

Builds

AI-powered autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars, delivery, construction) and open-source research artifacts

Domain

Autonomous Vehicles / Robotics / AI Safety

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Ph.D. in CS/EE, 6+ years research experience in vehicle/robot autonomy, Python, C++, CUDA, PyTorch, TensorFlow, publication record in top conferences (RSS, ICRA, NeurIPS, etc.)

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA, Python, C++

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to