NVIDIA

Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety

In short

NVIDIA's Deep Learning Safety team is hiring a Senior Software Safety Engineer to ensure autonomous driving software and development processes meet ISO 26262 automotive safety standards. The role involves promoting safety culture, influencing software/hardware architecture, supporting audits, and requires 8+ years of C/C++ software engineering experience plus knowledge of ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE. Based in Santa Clara, CA, this is a senior individual contributor role in automotive functional safety.

NVIDIA's Deep Learning Safety group is looking for a Senior Software Safety Engineer.
At NVIDIA, we are building the system, hardware, and software technology which enables autonomous driving. Our deep learning safety team is currently searching for a Senior Software Safety Engineer to help us craft the next generation of products for autonomous driving. You should have strong programming skills, a good grasp of Hardware and Software Architectures, experience with software development processes, and knowledge of Automotive Spice and/or ISO 26262.
What you'll be doing:
•Working with the deep learning engineering teams within NVIDIA to ensure our software products and development processes meet automotive safety standards.
•Promote safety culture and guide development teams towards successful implementation of ISO 26262.
•Influence next-gen software and hardware architecture from a safety perspective.
•Drive and support engineering activities according to ISO 26262 standards during all project phases (concept, design, development, validation).
•Support internal/external ISO 26262 process/product audits.
What we need to see:
•BS+ EE/CS or related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of software engineering experience in C/C++.
•Strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to learn and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
•An advocate of good programming and design practices.
•Significant experience with defining process for quality and safety conformance for mission critical application(s) and an understanding of ISO process standards, methodologies, audit expectations and documentation standards.
•Should have high standards on quality and proven track record for demonstrating the same.
•Knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety methodology and standards.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
•Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, methods, procedures and tools (requirements management, FMEA, FTA, etc.).
•Deep understanding of guidelines like MISRA C++ and AUTOSAR C++14.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are: 184,000 USD – 287,500 USD for Level 4; and 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 6, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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