Nvidia Expands Hiring in China to Bolster AI-Driven Automotive Research

Nvidia has significantly increased its workforce in China, hiring around 200 employees this year to enhance its research capabilities, with a primary focus on autonomous driving technologies, according to a report from Bloomberg News.

The expansion brings Nvidia’s total workforce in China to nearly 600 employees, primarily based in Beijing. The company has also recently opened a new office in Zhongguancun, often referred to as China’s “Silicon Valley.” These moves reflect Nvidia’s strategic emphasis on leveraging China’s growing expertise and demand in AI-driven automotive technologies.

Globally, Nvidia employed approximately 29,600 people across 36 countries by the end of its fiscal year 2024, according to the company’s February filing. Nvidia has not issued a comment on the report.

This hiring spree comes amid challenges for Nvidia in China, where it is under investigation for alleged violations of the country’s anti-monopoly laws. Many view the probe as a response to U.S. restrictions on China’s chip industry. The investigation has added tension to Nvidia’s operations in a market that accounted for about 17% of its revenue in the fiscal year ending January 2024, down from 26% two years earlier.

Nvidia’s expansion in China highlights its commitment to maintaining a presence in one of the world’s most significant markets for autonomous driving and AI technologies, even as regulatory hurdles complicate its business landscape.