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Engineering Manager, Prediction and Planning - Autonomous Vehicles
Engineering Manager, Prediction and Planning - Autonomous VehiclesNVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA, US
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Engineering Manager, Prediction and Planning - Autonomous Vehicles

Engineering Manager, Prediction and Planning - Autonomous Vehicles

NVIDIA • Santa Clara, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Engineering Manager, Autonomous Driving

NVIDIA's Autonomous Driving team is building the next generation of AI-based perception, prediction, and planning systems powering the world's most sophisticated vehicles. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Prediction & Planning production organization, driving the delivery of robust, scalable, and safety-critical software into production. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of innovative autonomy algorithms and production execution ensuring that innovative ideas transform into reliable, validated, and deployable driving intelligence.

What You'll Be Doing :

  • 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.

What We Need To See :

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd :

  • Successful track record of leading autonomous driving software releases or feature closure cycles from prototype to mass production.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and scale technical leaders in a constantly evolving organization.
  • Passion for delivering impact in autonomous driving technology.
  • NVIDIA is widely recognized as one of the world's most innovative technology companies driving breakthroughs in AI, autonomous systems, and high-performance computing. As part of our Autonomous Driving division, you'll work alongside world-class engineers to bring next-generation driving intelligence from research to reality.

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