Nvidia Expands Workforce in China to Advance Autonomous Driving Technology

The AI chipmaker has increased its China-based staff by 33% this year, focusing on self-driving research despite regulatory challenges and trade tensions.

Nvidia has grown its workforce in China from 3,000 to 4,000 employees in 2024, adding 200 researchers in Beijing to focus on autonomous driving technologies.
The company is enhancing its research capabilities in self-driving cars as part of its broader strategy to expand in the rapidly growing Chinese EV and AI markets.
China remains a critical market for Nvidia, contributing $5.4 billion in sales during the September quarter, despite U.S. trade restrictions on advanced chip exports.
Chinese regulators have launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia's 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, adding to ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions.
Nvidia’s expansion reflects its commitment to navigating geopolitical challenges while leveraging China’s support for autonomous driving innovation and EV development.