Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Latitude AI develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for delivering embedded software solutions for autonomous vehicle systems, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure product success.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and efficient embedded software for state-of-the-art sensing systems
- Produce high-quality, maintainable code using C++
- Design and optimize in-vehicle networks to communicate with the sensors and provide the common timebase for the autonomy software
- Design, implement, and test full-stack software running in resource-constrained environments
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and system engineers to ensure the success of our product
Skills
- 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 experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++
- Proficient in network communication concepts including protocols, physical layer requirements, bandwidth characteristics, and configuration
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, CAN, and experience working with Marvell/Broadcom (or similar automotive-grade) Ethernet switches, including low-level configuration, firmware interaction, and troubleshooting hardware-software interface issues
- Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Strong test-first design mindset
- Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors
- Experience with time synchronization, IEEE802.1AS, and Linux PTP
- Prefer candidates with experience developing software for highly complex, safety-critical sensing systems with specific emphasis on network design for fault detection, and time synchronization for safety-critical data paths
- Strong modern C++ skills
- Understanding of networking and time-sensitive networking
- Experience developing Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, NVMe
- Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies
- Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production
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
- Latitude employees are also eligible to participate in Latitude’s annual bonus programs, equity compensation, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements
Company Overview
Latitude AI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company developing automated driving technologies. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://lat.ai/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Latitude AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.