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# Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Safety

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $287,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR), C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Machine Learning, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Software Architecture, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Safety, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Deep Learning, C++14
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74260849-senior-software-engineer-machine-learning-safety

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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