Latitude AI is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at Latitude AI, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, working on the Foundations and Frameworks Runtime Infrastructure (RI) team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that run as part of an advanced driver assist system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)
• Proven experience in developing embedded software or robotics software on a resource-constrained compute platform
• At least 3 years of development experience using C++11 or newer in a systems programming role
• Experience developing in a Linux or Unix environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test the reliable and high-performance software that all autonomy functions are built on
• Develop tools for providing insight into the performance and behavior of the system
• Work closely with the simulation team to ensure that the runtime system is accurately tested off-vehicle in a virtual environment
• Create automated unit and integration tests that verify the software works as expected and meets the requirements
• Collaborate with autonomy teams to ensure the runtime infrastructure integrates well with their systems, enabling their success
• Participate in system-wide software architecture development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bazel
• Experience with QNX
• Experience with ROS or another robotics platform
• Experience with software systems using a publish/subscribe model of communication (e.g. ZeroMQ or MQTT)
• Experience with POSIX APIs
• Familiarity with ISO-26262 and/or other software safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with available employer match
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• Unlimited vacation
• 15 paid holidays
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks for onsite employees
• Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Adoption/Surrogacy support program
• Backup child and elder care program
• Professional development reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives