Senior Simulation Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
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Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role

Our Autonomous Vehicles Platform Team is searching for a hands-on simulation engineer to design ground-breaking solutions that will revolutionize the world of transportation and the growing field of self-driving cars. You will collaborate with hardworking and dedicated multi-functional engineering development teams across various vehicle subsystems to integrate their work into our autonomous driving platform.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Collaborate across platform software, infrastructure, and ADAS algorithm teams to translate replay and simulation requirements into replay/simulation framework architecture and design

  • Drive technical solutions for new concepts related to replay/simulation framework and infrastructure

  • Design, document and optimize software architectures and frameworks for real-world performance while matching or exceeding customer requirements

  • Engage in exciting, fun and challenging work involving a plethora of unsolved problems

What we need to see:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience)

  • 8+ years of relevant experience working in software engineering and simulation

  • Excellent C and C++ programming skills

  • Experience designing, developing, and debugging complex systems

  • Solid understanding of QNX, Linux and real-time operating systems

  • Solid understanding of simulation concepts & strong foundation in mathematics.

  • Experience working on a large scale simulation system (open and close loop) for an AV stack

  • Ability to self-manage and adapt in a dynamic environment

  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Knowledge of automotive systems, notably ADAS applications and preferably autonomous driving systems

  • Embedded system, SW/HW cross-domain knowledge

  • Hands-on and work well within a team of system, software and infrastructure engineers, with a significant level of detail orientation and a penchant for data organization and presentation

  • Excellent communication, presentation, social, and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex interaction concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization

NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can pursue, and that matter to the world. This is our life’s work: to amplify human creativity and intelligence. NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and dedicated people in the world working for us. If you are creative, autonomous, and love a challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 22, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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