Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Latitude AI, a Ford subsidiary developing automated driving technologies, and contribute to creating auto-labeling and data augmentation solutions for autonomy. Collaborate with perception experts and roboticists on algorithm design, prototyping, testing, and deployment. Develop and deploy deep learning solutions using PyTorch or TensorFlow. Build and maintain industry-leading software practices. Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Latitude offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

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)
• Strong knowledge and experience (4+ years) in machine learning, with a proven track record of developing and deploying deep learning solutions using PyTorch, Tensorflow, or similar frameworks
• Experience in developing perception systems using sensors such as camera, LiDAR, and RADAR
• Experience in developing object detection, lane detection, or semantic segmentation models
• At least 4 years of development experience in Python/C++ environments

Responsibilities

• Develop auto-labeling and/or data augmentation solutions for addressing the data diversity and/or annotation needs for onboard perception
• Read literature, analyze raw data, and design state-of-the-art solutions
• Collaborate with perception experts and experienced roboticists on algorithm design, prototyping, testing, cloud deployment, and productization
• Develop clean and efficient software for auto-labeling and/or data augmentation modules interfacing with consumer modules such as perception and resimulation
• Build and maintain industry-leading software practices and principles
• Show initiative and be a valued team member in a fast-paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing transformer models, diffusion models, or vision language models (VLM)

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
• Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
• 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