Research Scientist, Autonomous Vehicles - New College Grad 2026 at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, Technology, AI ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • Completing or recently completed a PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Relevant research experience in the field of vehicle / robot autonomy
  • Strong knowledge of theory and practice of vehicle / robot autonomy, or a related area with a strong interest in connecting your work to autonomous vehicles
  • A track record of research excellence with work published in top conferences and journals such as RSS, ICRA, IJRR, NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, TAC, etc., and other research artifacts such as software projects
  • Exceptional programming skills in Python; C++ and parallel programming (e.g., CUDA) are a plus
  • Knowledge of common machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and Tensorflow
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, research-focused team
  • Dedicated, upbeat, dynamic with excellent analytical ability; passionate and highly motivated about solving complex problems

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing cutting-edge techniques in the field of vehicle autonomy
  • Publishing original research
  • Collaborating with other research team members, a diverse set of internal product teams, and external researchers
  • Transferring technology developed to relevant product groups

Skills

Autonomous Vehicles
AI
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Simulation
Closed-Loop Training
AI Safety
End-to-End Architectures
Vision-Language Models
Robotics
Perception Systems

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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