NVIDIA

Senior Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Linux

About the role

  • Be responsible for adaptation of NVIDIA Drive software on development and production vehicles.
  • Triaging, analyzing, and diagnosing complex issues across safety-critical ADAS and autonomous driving systems — from sensor inputs to function-level behaviors.
  • Collaborate with OEM and NVIDIA teams to root cause software and functional problems, propose immediate solutions as well as long-term corrective actions.
  • Support vehicle bring-up activities: software flashing, on-road and proving ground validation, data logging, and functional validation.
  • Understanding the SW builds, assessing the functional performance from data and understanding the functional issues.
  • Debug and verify active safety functions including emergency braking, emergency steering.
  • Drive end-to-end traceability — from requirements to test results — and ensure rigor in quality reporting and validation coverage.
  • Work across international, multidisciplinary teams (Europe, US, APAC, India) to coordinate fixes and feature enhancements efficiently.

Requirements

  • Strong background in ADAS development and triage, with at least 5+ years of experience including in-vehicle activities.
  • Proficiency in Linux and/or QNX-based embedded environments.
  • Solid understanding of Active Safety functions from concept to validation.
  • Demonstrated ability to systematically isolate issues using log analysis, data review, and cross-functional technical coordination.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical findings clearly and concisely across engineering teams.
  • Valid driver’s license and readiness for road testing and travel.
Benefits
  • NVIDIA offers competitive compensation and world-class benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
ADAS developmentLinuxQNXlog analysisdata reviewsoftware flashingdata loggingfunctional validationemergency brakingemergency steering
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationtechnical coordinationanalytical thinking
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer ScienceBS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Automotive EngineeringMS in Automotive Engineering