Distinguished Software Engineer L3, Planning and Controls - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing, is seeking a Distinguished Software Engineer to join their Autonomous Vehicles team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of self-driving technology at one of technology's most innovative companies.

The position focuses on integrating both machine learning and classical trajectory planning within a safety-oriented framework for autonomous vehicles. The ideal candidate will bring 18+ years of industry experience and deep expertise in software architecture, particularly in autonomous systems.

As a Distinguished Engineer, you'll lead critical initiatives in developing NVIDIA's self-driving stack, working at the intersection of classical planning methods and cutting-edge machine learning approaches. Your responsibilities will span from establishing safety frameworks to driving architectural decisions that impact the entire autonomous vehicle platform.

The role offers an attractive compensation package with a base salary ranging from $308,000 to $471,500 USD, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Based in Santa Clara, CA, with remote options in PA, you'll be part of a team that believes building self-driving vehicles will be a defining contribution of our generation.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading architectural work across classical and ML planning teams
• Establishing safety-first frameworks for trajectory planning
• Developing scalable architectures for NVIDIA's self-driving stack
• Engaging deeply in algorithm development and implementation
• Driving innovation in planning and control systems

NVIDIA offers a collaborative environment where you'll work with some of the brightest minds in autonomous technology. The company's commitment to innovation, combined with its significant market presence and resources, provides an excellent platform for those looking to make a meaningful impact in autonomous vehicle development.

This role represents an opportunity to shape the future of autonomous vehicles while working at a company that's at the forefront of AI and accelerated computing technology. If you're passionate about autonomous systems and have the technical depth to drive complex architectural decisions, this position offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity.