NVIDIA · 5 hours ago
Senior Perception Engineer
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$224K/yr - $356K/yr
12+ years expNVIDIA is a leader in AI-powered intelligent machines, and they are seeking an extraordinary Senior Perception Engineer to develop and productize their autonomous driving solutions. The role involves designing end-to-end perception solutions, conducting applied research in deep learning, and driving data-driven development for improving system accuracy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsGPUHardwareSoftwareVirtual Reality
Responsibilities
Designing end2end solutions for Perception and AV stack to enable wait condition and fine grained classification tasks in complex driving environments. Example perception signals include traffic light, traffic signs, roadmarks, texts, classes of dynamic objects, and vehicles’ light signals (brake, turn, hazard etc)
Applied research and development of innovative deep learning models. Additionally, develop localization and tracking algorithms to improve output accuracy of detection and classification solutions under challenging and diverse scenarios
Develop generalizable approaches to support ODD and Country/region expansion
Productize the developed perception solutions by meeting product requirements for safety, latency, and SW robustness
Drive and prioritize data-driven development by working with large data collection and labeling teams to bring in high value data to improve perception system accuracy. Efforts will include data collection prioritization and planning, labeling prioritization, labeling efficiency optimization, so that value of data is maximized
Qualification
Required
2+ years of technical leadership demonstrating high technical and organizational complexity
12+ years of hands-on work experience in developing deep learning and algorithms to solve sophisticated real world problems, and proficiency in using deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
Experience in data-driven development and collaboration with data and ground truth teams
Strong programming skills in python and/or C++
Outstanding communication and teamwork skills as we work as a tightly-knit team, always discussing and learning from each other
BS/MS/PhD in CS, EE, sciences or related fields (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Proven expertise in developing perception solutions for autonomous driving or robotics using deep learning with cameras
Hands-on experience in developing and deploying DNN-based solutions to embedded platforms for real time applications
Proven expertise in deep learning backed up by technical publications in leading conferences/journals
Good understanding of fundamentals of 3D computer vision, camera calibrations including intrinsic and extrinsic
Experience with development in CUDA language. The ability to implement CUDA kernels as part of training or inference pipelines
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