Senior Research Scientist - Autonomous Vehicles

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for Autonomous Vehicle Research. The ideal candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research in vehicle autonomy, collaborating with internal product teams and external researchers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cutting-edge techniques in vehicle autonomy
• Publish and present original research at top conferences and journals
• Collaborate with other research team members and internal product teams
• Transfer and/or open-source technology to relevant product groups
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate research results into production systems

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of relevant research experience in vehicle / robot autonomy
• Strong knowledge of vehicle / robot autonomy theory and practice
• A track record of research excellence with publications in top conferences and journals
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and parallel programming (e.g., CUDA)
• Understanding of common machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow

Qualifications

• Passionate about advancing AI and vehicle autonomy
• Ability to work in a dynamic, research-focused team

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Base salary range: $192,000 - $304,750 for Level 4, and $224,000 - $356,500 for Level 5. Eligible for equity and benefits.

Pay

Base salary will be determined based on location, experience, and comparable positions.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026. For more information, visit NVIDIA's careers page.