NVIDIA · 2 months ago
Engineering Manager, Prediction and Planning - Autonomous Vehicles
US, CA, Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$224K/yr - $356K/yr
8+ years expNVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the world’s most innovative technology companies — driving breakthroughs in AI, autonomous systems, and high-performance computing. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Prediction & Planning production organization, driving the delivery of robust, scalable, and safety-critical software into production.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of the Prediction and Planning stack, including motion prediction, behavior reasoning, trajectory generation, and decision-making
Develop and implement the production strategy for L2+/L2++ and beyond, ensuring timely delivery of outstanding software in line with NVIDIA’s advancements in autonomous vehicle technology
Establish robust workflows and metrics for software integration, SIL/HIL validation, scenario coverage, and regression testing in simulation and real-world environments
Partner with cross-functional teams — including Perception, Localization, Control, Simulation, and Infrastructure — to deliver tightly coordinated E2E autonomous driving solutions
Build and scale a high-performing global engineering team; mentor technical leads and strengthen interpersonal structure for sustained velocity
Guide resource planning, sprint execution, and program reviews to balance innovation, delivery speed, and stability
Represent Prediction & Planning in technical and product reviews, driving clarity and accountability across multi-site development
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of experience leading a team with 8+ years of overall proven experience in software or robotics engineering, with 5+ years in autonomous driving or motion planning/prediction systems
Experience leading production software organizations that deliver sophisticated, multi-module systems to customers or partners
Deep understanding of path planning, motion prediction and intent modeling, Trajectory optimization or imitation/reinforcement learning for planning, Multi-agent reasoning or probabilistic decision-making for L2++/L3 autonomy
Proven record of delivering machine learning or planning systems into real-world or high-fidelity simulation environments
Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and GPU-based frameworks (PyTorch, TensorRT), and large-scale software development practices
Proven capacity in coordinating complex programs, outlining roadmaps, managing priorities across various teams, and supervising progress against stringent deadlines
Excellent communication and multi-functional leadership skills; comfortable working with engineering, product, and executive collaborators
Experience managing geographically distributed teams and establishing consistent engineering standards and delivery practices
Preferred
Successful track record of leading autonomous driving software releases or feature closure cycles from prototype to mass production
Experience with simulation-based validation, scenario management, and data-driven quality tracking frameworks
Deep knowledge of E2E AV software integration from perception through control, including dependencies, interface management, and performance tuning
Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and scale technical leaders in a constantly evolving organization
Passion for delivering impact in autonomous driving technology
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