Nvidia has significantly expanded its workforce in China this year, adding about 200 staff in Beijing to strengthen its research team specializing in self-driving technology, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. .
This expansion is part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen its research capabilities in the region. The move is in line with Nvidia’s global efforts to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence chips.
In addition to its research team, Nvidia has also strengthened its after-sales service and networking software development teams in China.
Despite U.S. trade restrictions restricting sales of cutting-edge semiconductors in China, NVIDIA reported $5.4 billion in sales from the country in the September 2024 quarter, making it a market and research hub. emphasized its importance.
While Nvidia has sought to maintain a strong relationship with China, local antitrust regulators recently opened an investigation into Nvidia’s 2020 acquisition of Mellanox, which was conditionally approved at the time. The survey comes just weeks after CEO Jensen Huang praised China’s role in technological advancement during a visit to Hong Kong.
The investigation could lead to fines and remedial action and is seen as part of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China.
The Chinese government is supporting domestic electric vehicle manufacturers to establish itself as a leader in EV technology and reduce the cost of connected cars. Nvidia’s decade of development of driving automation and AI software has enabled the company’s China-based researchers to work with local automakers looking to integrate these technologies into their vehicles.
As of February 2024, Nvidia reported having 29,600 employees in 36 countries. The company has grown its presence in China in recent years, currently employing around 600 people in Beijing and recently opened a new office in the technology hub of Zhongguancun.
“Nvidia Expands China Team for Autonomous Driving Research” was originally created and published by Verdict, a brand owned by GlobalData.
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