Senior Prediction and Planning Engineer, VLM - Autonomous Vehicles at NVIDIA

Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Autonomous Vehicles, RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience building LLMs, VLMs, or VLAs from scratch or a proven track record as a top-tier coder passionate about autonomous systems
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in the field or meaningful experience
  • Deep understanding of modern deep learning architectures and optimization techniques
  • Proven record of deploying production-grade ML models for self-driving, robotics, or related fields at scale
  • Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with major deep learning frameworks
  • Familiarity with C++ for model deployment and integration in safety-critical systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and train innovative large-scale models—including generative, imitation, and reinforcement learning—to improve the planning and reasoning capabilities of our driving systems
  • Build, pre-train, and fine-tune LLM/VLM/VLA systems for deployment in real-world autonomous driving and robotics applications
  • Explore novel data generation and collection strategies to improve diversity and quality of training datasets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI models in production environments, ensuring performance, safety, and reliability standards are met
  • Integrate machine learning models directly with vehicle firmware to deliver production-quality, safety-critical software

Skills

LLM
VLM
VLA
Python
C++
Reinforcement Learning
Imitation Learning
Generative Learning
Deep Learning
Deep Learning Frameworks
Autonomous Driving
Robotics

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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