Latitude AI is hiring a
Software Engineer II

Summary

The job is for a Prediction Engineer at Latitude AI, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company developing automated driving technology. The role involves designing and implementing algorithms and models for predicting the future behavior of other traffic participants in real time, improving system performance, and collaborating with different teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree, or PhD
• Strong knowledge of C++ including good software design skills and experience with Python
• Knowledgeable in areas pertaining to probabilistic inference and prediction such as probability theory and statistics, Bayesian inference, machine learning for classification and regression, time series forecasting, and generative or variational models
• Willingness to dive into anything, but know when to ask for cross team collaboration
• Industry experience writing production-quality, performance-critical code, and maintaining large codebases is desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithms and models for predicting the future behavior of other traffic participants in real time
• Measure the statistical properties and quality of predictions
• Build a system that safely handles nominal and out-of-distribution driving events
• Evaluate and verify the system's performance on real-world and simulated data
• Improve and deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
• Collaborate across different teams to jointly achieve objectives in improving system performance
• Monitor system performance and ensure designs and implementation stay within resource constraints

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