Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Latitude AI's Foundations and Frameworks Runtime Infrastructure (RI) team as a Staff Software Engineer. You will design, develop, and maintain software systems for an advanced driver-assist system, collaborating with various teams including systems engineering and autonomy. The role involves creating tools for system performance insights, working with the simulation team for off-vehicle testing, and developing automated tests. You will collaborate with autonomy teams to ensure seamless integration and participate in system-wide software architecture development. Latitude AI offers a team-centric environment and provides infrastructure support to other development groups. The team develops core execution and messaging frameworks for efficient synchronization between core compute systems.

Requirements

• 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)
• Proven experience in developing embedded software or robotics software on a resource-constrained compute platform
• At least 5 years of development experience using C++11 or newer in a systems programming role
• Experience developing in a Linux or Unix environment
• Ability to design software components and systems and clearly communicate your designs through documents, diagrams, and presentations
• Strong team player able to operate effectively on cross functional teams to deliver an integrated software product
• Track record of operating effectively on cross-functional product development teams culminating in successful launches

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 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 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
• 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