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Principal Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles and Physical AI Solutions

Japan, TokyoFull-time2026-04-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Technical authority for NVIDIA's strategic automotive and robotics partnerships in Japan, bridging full-stack AI technologies with OEM production requirements.

Role type

Principal Engineer (Physical AI & Autonomous Systems)

Builds

Production-grade Physical AI solutions, architectural blueprints, and industry standards for Japanese OEMs.

Domain

Automotive & Robotics, Physical AI, Autonomous Driving

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

ADAS system design, full-stack system optimization, safety architecture, world foundation models, real-time systems, embedded AI, cloud solutions, industry standardization, executive partnership management

Preferred skills

End-to-end autonomous driving solutions, production ADAS system layers

Technologies

NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor, Hyperion Platform, DRIVE OS, Halos OS, Alpamayo, Cosmos, Omniverse NuRec

Responsibilities

Tailor Alpamayo reasoning VLA models for the Japanese market; facilitate alignment between customer requirements and NVIDIA's technical offerings; represent NVIDIA at industry forums to influence safety standards; serve as technical authority for strategic RFI/RFQ engagements; establish standards for scaling physical AI production deployment.

Seniority

Principal, strategic authority & mentorship