CareerPlan

Senior Applications Software Engineer, Perception and Sensor Fusion

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$152k2026-09-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design application architecture for perception and sensor fusion in autonomous vehicles, integrating solutions into target vehicles and optimizing performance.

Role type

Senior IC applications software engineer (perception & sensor fusion)

Builds

Scalable perception and sensor fusion solutions for autonomous driving

Domain

Autonomous vehicles / Deep learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C/C++, Python, deep learning, sensor fusion, sensor processing pipelines, data flywheel, in-vehicle testing, simulation, performance profiling, system architecture, RTOS (QNX), CUDA programming

Preferred skills

Automotive design processes (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ASPICE), NVIDIA DRIVE platform, NVIDIA GPU hardware

Responsibilities

Shape application architecture for perception and sensor fusion; Integrate and adapt solutions in target vehicles; Lead bring-up activities and resolve technical issues; Perform in-vehicle and simulation test drives; Profile performance and drive optimization; Collaborate with global engineering teams to deploy solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC