Senior Software Engineer, Metrics and Evaluation - Autonomous Vehicles

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$184k–$288k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop novel evaluation methodologies and metrics to enable rapid debugging, testing, and evaluation of Autonomous Vehicle planning and control algorithms.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (metrics and evaluation)

Builds

Data-driven evaluation products combining on-road driving analysis, large-scale simulation, models, and dashboards

Domain

Autonomous Vehicles / Robotics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Matplotlib, Git, Linux/Unix, Experiment Design, Data Science

Preferred skills

C++, On-board planning algorithms, Vehicle simulation, Path planning, Vehicle control, Drive-by-Wire systems, Self-driving technologies, Bazel, Monorepo

Responsibilities

Define and develop metrics for AV software evaluation; Build evaluation products using simulation and on-road data; Collaborate with ML engineers and roboticists; Develop software testing strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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