<p><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Latitude AI (</span><a href="https://lat.ai/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">lat.ai</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – </span><strong><em>all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. </em></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Meet the team:</strong></span></p><p>The Embedded Software team is responsible for developing the hardware drivers, hardware safety monitoring, and vehicle interfaces for the autonomy system. As an embedded software engineer on the sensor firmware team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of the embedded software for the camera sensing system. We’re looking for someone who has a passion and expertise in developing safe, efficient software for vision systems.</p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What you’ll do: </strong></span></p><ul><li>Deliver safe and efficient embedded software for state-of-the-art vision-based sensing systems</li><li>Produce high-quality, maintainable code using C++</li><li>Create architecture and designs in alignment with Functional Safety standards</li><li>Design, implement, and test full-stack software running in resource-constrained environments</li><li>Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software, and system engineers to ensure the success of our product</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p><ul><li>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)</li><li>4 Years of strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++</li><li>Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills</li><li>Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors used in camera and vision processing</li><li>Familiarity with Embedded OS such as FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS and Linux desired</li><li>Prefer candidates with experience developing software for highly complex, safety-critical sensing systems</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Nice to have:</strong><span style="font-weight: 300;"> </span></span></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge and experience working on Camera drivers and camera pipelines using hardware accelerators such as ISP and encoders</li><li>Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What we offer you:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive compensation packages</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Health savings account with available employer match</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid parental leave</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid medical leave</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unlimited vacation</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">15 paid holidays</span></li><li>Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations</li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pre-tax commuter benefits</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly wellness stipend</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Adoption/Surrogacy support program</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Backup child and elder care program</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional development reimbursement</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employee assistance program</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more</span></li><li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at </span><a href="https://lat.ai/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">lat.ai</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 300; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $179,200 - $268,800 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Latitude employees are also eligible to participate in Latitude’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.</span></span></p><p>Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.</p><p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.</p>