NVIDIA's Autonomous Driving team is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Prediction & Planning production organization, aiming to deliver robust, scalable, and safety-critical software for autonomous vehicles, transforming innovative ideas into reliable driving intelligence.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of path planning, motion prediction and intent modeling, Trajectory optimization or imitation/reinforcement learning for planning, Multi-agent reasoning or probabilistic decision-making for L2++/L3 autonomy.
- Proven record of delivering machine learning or planning systems into real-world or high-fidelity simulation environments.
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and GPU-based frameworks (PyTorch, TensorRT), and large-scale software development practices.
- Experience with simulation-based validation, scenario management, and data-driven quality tracking frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of E2E AV software integration from perception through control, including dependencies, interface management, and performance tuning.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of the Prediction and Planning stack, including motion prediction, behavior reasoning, trajectory generation, and decision-making.
- Develop and implement the production strategy for L2+/L2++ and beyond, ensuring timely delivery of outstanding software in line with NVIDIA’s advancements in autonomous vehicle technology.
- Establish robust workflows and metrics for software integration, SIL/HIL validation, scenario coverage, and regression testing in simulation and real-world environments.
- Partner with cross-functional teams — including Perception, Localization, Control, Simulation, and Infrastructure — to deliver tightly coordinated E2E autonomous driving solutions.
- Build and scale a high-performing global engineering team; mentor technical leads and strengthen interpersonal structure for sustained velocity.
- Guide resource planning, sprint execution, and program reviews to balance innovation, delivery speed, and stability.
- Represent Prediction & Planning in technical and product reviews, driving clarity and accountability across multi-site development.
Other
- 4+ years of experience leading a team with 8+ years of overall proven experience in software or robotics engineering, with 5+ years in autonomous driving or motion planning/prediction systems.
- Experience leading production software organizations that deliver sophisticated, multi-module systems to customers or partners.
- Proven capacity in coordinating complex programs, outlining roadmaps, managing priorities across various teams, and supervising progress against stringent deadlines.
- Excellent communication and multi-functional leadership skills; comfortable working with engineering, product, and executive collaborators.
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams and establishing consistent engineering standards and delivery practices.
