> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1188355-senior-software-engineer-metrics-and-evaluation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1188355-senior-software-engineer-metrics-and-evaluation). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Metrics and Evaluation... - **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Algorithm Design, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Motion Planning, NumPy, SciPy, Software Engineering, Git, Pandas, Matplotlib, Information Technology - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gdz608 ## About the Role + MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in data science, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or similar fields + 5+ years experience working in software engineering, data science, and/or experiment design roles + Highly proficient in Python and associated libraries (Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Matplotlib) + Familiarity programming with GIT in Linux (Ubuntu) or another Unix based system + Ability and enthusiasm to ramp up quickly on new technical domains + Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Ways to stand out from the crowd: + Experience developing on-board planning algorithms + Developed metrics for autonomous vehicle robotics systems + Experience with evaluating precision and recall of performance metrics + Familiarity with C++ + Experience with working in a large monorepo and with Bazel as well as prior knowledge about vehicle simulation, path planning, vehicle control, Drive-by-Wire systems, and self-driving technologies. ## Description We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our Planning and Control team to work on metrics and evaluation. In this role you will enable rapid planner and controller algorithm development by providing critical evaluation products. You will develop novel evaluation methodologies and the metrics needed to power them. This is an open-ended and unsolved space which requires creativity and inventiveness. What you will be doing: + Define and develop metrics that enable rapid debugging, testing, and evaluation of our Autonomous Vehicle software. + Build compelling, data driven evaluation products by combining on-road driving analysis, large scale simulation, models, metrics and dashboards. + Collaborate with machine learning engineers, infrastructure engineers and roboticists to develop novel solutions to open-ended problems + Work with the Planning & Control team to develop and drive software testing strategies ## Related Videos - [Python Data Visualization @ Deepnote (w/ PyViz overview)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/113-python-data-visualization-deepnote-w-pyviz-overview) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [How to develop an autonomous car end-to-end: Robotic Drive and the mobility revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/22-how-to-develop-an-autonomous-car-end-to-end-robotic-drive-and-the-mobility-revolution) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)