Principal Software Engineer Computer Vision

$272,000 - $419,750/Yr

Nvidia - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Clara, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Software Engineer - Computer Vision at NVIDIA will be a key player in developing groundbreaking computer vision algorithms and systems architecture that transform the industry. This role focuses on real-time AI algorithms for video communication and telepresence, leveraging NVIDIA's Maxine platform to enhance video/audio quality and integrate augmented reality features.

Responsibilities

• Develop groundbreaking computer vision algorithms and related systems architecture.
• Work on avatar animation, 3D reconstruction, and neural radiance fields.
• Implement 3D human and environmental relighting techniques.
• Design and optimize 3D human face/body/gaze tracking systems.
• Enhance video quality through artifact removal, enhancement, and style transfer.

Requirements

• 15+ years of engineering experience with recognized expertise in 3D computer vision.
• Strong background in C++ coding, CUDA, and software design.
• Experience in writing performance-optimized code.
• Proficient in designing complex pipelines optimized for parallelism.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, mentoring team members.
• Passion for aligning with industry trends in Computer Vision Technology.
• Experience influencing product roadmaps and communicating effectively across teams.
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven track record of patents and publications in Computer Vision related to Video, Audio, or 3D.
• Experience leading and delivering high-impact projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous benefits package
• Equity options