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Senior Perception AI Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$184k–$288k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Build an online mapping system for autonomous vehicles that converts raw sensor data into accurate, continuously updated 3D models of the driving environment to support L2++ to L4 decision-making.

Role type

Senior IC Perception AI Engineer (Autonomous Vehicles)

Builds

Online 3D maps (lanes, road boundaries, crosswalks, topology) for NVIDIA DRIVE Orin and Thor hardware.

Domain

Autonomous driving, Computer Vision, Robotics

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

3D geometry, C++, PyTorch, sensor fusion, data-driven development, embedded deployment

Preferred skills

BEV perception, intersection topology, traffic light understanding, CUDA/TensorRT, multi-view geometry

Technologies

PyTorch, C++, NVIDIA DRIVE Orin, NVIDIA Thor, CUDA, TensorRT, LiDAR, Radar, Cameras

Responsibilities

Design and train DNNs for online map element prediction; write production C++ for geometry post-processing; optimize and deploy models on embedded GPUs; lead GT data strategy and labeling requirements; define metrics and build evaluation tooling; partner with perception, localization, and planning teams; contribute to technical architecture.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC