latitude · Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI · Dearborn, Michigan, United States · Palo Alto, California, United States · Pittsburgh, PA, United States · Remote
<div class="content-intro"><p>Latitude AI (<a href="http://lat.ai">lat.ai</a>) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027. </p> <p>When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – <strong><em>all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.</em></strong></p> <p>As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.</p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Meet the team:</strong></span></p> <p>The Embedded Software team is responsible for developing the hardware drivers, hardware safety monitoring, and vehicle interfaces for the autonomy system. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Sensor firmware team, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software for the sensing systems - Lidar, Radar and networking functions for these sensors. We’re looking for someone who has a passion and expertise in developing safe, efficient software for sensing systems.</p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What you’ll do: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Deliver safe and efficient embedded software for Radar, Lidar and IMU sensors</li> <li>Work with the Software Architect to execute the vision and produce high-quality, maintainable code using C++</li> <li>Mentor the junior team members on technical design as well as be involved in design and code reviews</li> <li>Design, implement, and test high performance C++ code running in resource-constrained environments</li> <li>Work closely with suppliers and cross functional team of hardware/system engineers to ensure the success of our product</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience)</li> <li>Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++</li> <li>Proficient in network communication concepts including protocols, physical layer requirements, bandwidth characteristics, and configuration</li> <li>Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills</li> <li>Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors</li> <li>Familiarity with Embedded RTOS such as FreeRTOS and/or Embedded Linux desired</li> <li>Prefer candidates with experience developing software for highly complex, safety-critical sensing systems</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Nice to have:</strong><span style="font-weight: 300;"> </span></span></p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge and experience working on network-based sensors such as radar and lidar</li> <li>Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What we offer you:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive compensation packages</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Health savings account with available employer match</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid medical leave</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlimited vacation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">15 paid holidays</span></li> <li>Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations</li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-fa