Researcher 1

Location(s): Silicon Valley

Job Schedule: Full-time Hybrid/On-site

Education Requirement: Bachelors Degree

Sponsorship: No

Strong Candidate Identified: Yes

We are currently seeking a Researcher I to join our Autonomous Systems this role you will help develop and evaluate next-generation perception algorithms that enable safe predictable and human-like autonomous vehicle behavior. Working at the intersection of machine learning robotics and computer vision you will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on road user detection road structure estimation and perception system performance in both simulated and real-world driving environments.

If youre excited about solving complex technical challenges and helping shape the future of autonomous driving wed love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life

• Design and execute perception research projects focused on road user detection scene understanding and road structure estimation.

• Train evaluate and optimize machine learning models using appropriate datasets and modern deep learning techniques.

• Conduct rigorous testing and validation in simulation environments and real-world vehicle testing scenarios.

• Analyze model performance investigate failure modes and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop maintainable research software and experimental frameworks using Python and C.

• Collaborate with researchers and engineers across autonomous systems software and vehicle development teams.

• Present technical findings research results and recommendations to project stakeholders.

• Contribute to technical publications patents conference papers and other innovation initiatives.

• Document experimental results and provide regular updates to support project planning and execution.

Who Were Looking For

Were looking for a curious and motivated researcher who enjoys transforming emerging technologies into practical solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong machine learning and software development fundamentals with a passion for autonomous systems and a willingness to learn through experimentation.

Required:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Applied Mathematics Robotics or a related technical field with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

• Strong foundation in machine learning robotics optimization controls computer vision autonomous systems or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated research experience through thesis work academic projects internships or equivalent activities involving literature review experimental design implementation and technical evaluation.

• Strong programming skills in Python and C.

• Experience designing training and evaluating machine learning models.

• Ability to communicate technical findings and research results effectively.

Desired:

• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.

• Experience working with perception systems for autonomous vehicles robotics or intelligent transportation systems.

• Knowledge of sensor fusion scene understanding object detection tracking or road structure estimation.

• Experience evaluating machine learning models in simulation and real-world environments.

• Experience authoring technical papers patents conference publications or research reports.

• Familiarity with autonomous driving technology stacks and modern perception architectures.

What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal state and local laws including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Salary Range:

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