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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Perception - Autonomous Driving

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$184k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, train, and optimize machine learning models for LiDAR/camera perception and multi-sensor fusion to enable autonomous driving capabilities.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Perception)

Builds

Perception models and algorithms for the NVIDIA DRIVE AV platform

Domain

Autonomous driving, Computer Vision, Multi-sensor fusion

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++, Python, Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), LiDAR perception, Camera perception, Multi-sensor fusion, Model optimization, Data pipeline development

Preferred skills

Transformers, TensorRT, Embedded systems inference, Robotics product delivery

Technologies

PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++, Python, TensorRT, NVIDIA DRIVE AV

Responsibilities

Design and optimize ML models for object detection, classification, and semantic segmentation; Develop end-to-end ML workflows including data pipelines and metrics; Productize models into efficient C++ code for the DRIVE AV platform; Collaborate with sensor teams to integrate perception solutions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC