Senior Software Engineer, Calibration

Summary

Join Latitude AI, a Ford subsidiary developing automated driving technologies, and become a key member of the Intelligent Systems organization's calibration group. You will design and develop novel calibration solutions for various sensors (camera, radar, lidar, IMU) in diverse environments, ensuring vehicle calibration is maintained over time. Leverage your expertise in robotics sensor calibration, SLAM, sensor fusion, and 3D reconstruction to create scalable and robust software in C++. Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Latitude and Ford, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a high-performing team. This role offers significant impact on the future of autonomous driving and the opportunity to shape the company's calibration vision.

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)
• A background in state of the art robotics sensor calibration algorithms, SLAM, sensor fusion, 3D reconstruction or odometry techniques
• Deep understanding of numerical linear algebra and optimization algorithms
• Experience with camera, lidar, radar or IMU sensors
• Experience with geometric computer vision, images, lidar or radar processing
• Strong C++ Coding skills for real time applications
• Proficiency in python programming

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel calibration solutions that can work in a factory, or in unstructured, uncontrolled environments across a diverse range of sensors - camera, radar, lidar, IMU
• Design, evangelize, and help implement a set of calibration technology solutions that result in a vehicle platform that remains aware of its calibration state at all times, and remains in calibration as much as possible
• Leverage excellent problem solving skills to develop complex, scalable and robust software in C++
• Provide coding and design expertise; driving code reviews, testing strategies and mentoring more junior team members
• Contribute to a high performing team that delivers reliable software through design reviews, code reviews, continuous integration and automated testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience calibrating devices or robots in a factory or manufacturing line environment
• Experience with production robots operating in an uncontrolled environment
• Experience with autonomous vehicles

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