Jinay Patel

Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India13 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over ten years in Autonomous Vehicle software solutions.
Led projects for Jaguar Land Rover and BMW.
Expert in Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems and Computer Vision.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a highly skilled Software Architect in the Automotive industry, specializing in Autonomous Vehicle technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Software Architecture DesignAdvanced Driver-assistance Systems (adas)Project ManagementComputer VisionMachine Learning

Other Skills

Software Design PatternsBazelImage ProcessingC++Data StructuresAgile MethodologiesScrumRequirements AnalysisTest Driven DevelopmentCPythonDevice DriversEmbedded SystemsTensorFlowCaffe

About

I am a Software Architect at NVIDIA, with over ten years of experience in developing and delivering software solutions for the Autonomous Vehicle industry. I hold a Master of Technology in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, and a Nanodegree in Self-Driving Car Engineering from Udacity. My core competencies include Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Computer Vision, Motion Planning, Software Architecture Design, and Project Management. I am passionate about driving innovation and quality in the field of Autonomous Driving, and I have successfully led and contributed to multiple projects for prestigious clients such as Jaguar Land Rover and BMW. As part of the NVIDIA DRIVE IX team, I am responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software solutions for the Autonomous Vehicle's Interior Sensing, as well as providing support and customization to partner teams.

Experience

13 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 3 mos

Current Experience

Nvidia

2 roles

Senior System Software Engineer, Software Architect

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Hybrid

Senior System Software Engineer, Software Architect

Feb 2022 – Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hybrid

As a Software Architect, for NVIDIA DRIVE IX, I am responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software solutions for the Autonomous Vehicle's Interior Sensing. In addition, I provide support to partner teams, offer customizations, and conduct requirement engineering. My role is critical in integrating the NVIDIA DRIVE IX product into the partner vehicle, and ensuring that it meets the needs of the client, Jaguar Land Rover, UK.

Software Design PatternsBazelSoftware Architecture DesignAdvanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Kpit

3 roles

Software Architect

Oct 2021 – Feb 2022 · 4 mos

As a Software Architect, I participated in designing autonomous driving software platforms and provided development analysis for the software. I trained and led the team and also participated in project estimation and proposal discussions with customers. I mentored the team to deliver zero-defect quality software and contributed to the development lifecycle as an individual contributor in an Agile environment.

Software Design PatternsBazelSoftware Architecture DesignProject Management

Senior Technical Lead

Oct 2019 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs

Led a team of 8 engineers and provided mentorship to other leaders while heavily involved in software development activities for the Autonomous Driving Platform at BMW GmbH in Munich, Germany. Contributed to the development of a Driver Monitoring System and Middleware & Tooling for the Autonomous Vehicle Software Stack, as part of the Autonomous Vehicle Highway Pilot System project.

Software Design PatternsBazelSoftware Architecture DesignProject Management

Technical Lead

Jul 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

Skilled in software development and Agile methodologies, I worked as part of a Scrum team of 8 engineers on the Autonomous Driving Platform for BMW Group in Munich. During my tenure, I focused on handling the Construction Site for Highway Pilot and building the CI/CD system for the project. I also contributed to the development of the Autonomous Vehicle Highway Pilot System for BMW GmbH.

Software Design PatternsBazelSoftware Architecture DesignProject Management

Nvidia

Senior Software Engineer

Aug 2017 – Jul 2018 · 11 mos · Pune Area, India · Hybrid

Specialized in designing and developing tools for Nvidia using Computer Vision and Machine Learning to achieve 100% automation for testability of proprietary products specific for the DriveWorks SDK. Projects included the Autonomous Vehicle Platform Automation Toolset.

Computer VisionImage ProcessingMachine Learning

Imagination technologies

Software Design Engineer

Jun 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

During my tenure, I have contributed to frameworks that aim to achieve more testability of Hardware/Software Stacks, including an OpenCL-based Image Processing acceleration toolkit, a Kernel Driver Robustness Test Framework, and an Audio/Video Codec. Additionally, I have experience in Build Systems (CI/CD). I have worked on the Tooling for Coverage-based Validation of Linux Driver, Linux Driver Validation Tool, GPGPU OpenCL Library Validation Tool, and AI/Computer Vision-based Validation Tool projects for clients such as MediaTek and HiSilicon.

Computer VisionImage ProcessingMachine Learning

Einfochips (an arrow company)

Software Engineer

Jul 2012 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune Area, India · On-site

During my tenure, I majorly contributed to the Computer Vision Group, where I worked on various projects related to Video Analytics, Video Surveillance, and Smart Surveillance. I also had the opportunity to work on highly critical Avionics Software Systems certified for Level-A and D. My specific contributions included:
Developing a Human Pose Tracking and Estimation system using Computer Vision techniques.
Developing an H264 Video Encoder.
Projects: Smart Surveillance System, Real Time Streaming System (H264), Validation of FDSA (Flight Deck Software Application)
Client: Rockwell Collins, USA

Computer VisionImage ProcessingMachine Learning