Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Tools and Test

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on Ford’s all-new Universal Electric Vehicle in 2027. 

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 – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.

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.

Meet the team:

The Embedded Tools and Test team at Latitude AI is part of the Onboard Platforms team. We are responsible for working closely with the platform development teams and facilitating automated test workflows, developing test plans, building test tooling and executing the design verification plan on the target platform embedded hardware.  This includes a deep understanding of the hardware and software required to support test tooling and infrastructure of the boot chain,  real time OS, high level OS, networking, time synchronization, and embedded applications.

What you’ll do: 

• Support the architecture and design of complex embedded runtime software test harnessing solutions  
• Development and implementation of hardware in the loop product qualification tests and support test integration
• Develop, support, and improve inhouse test framework operational features and functionality 
• Support CI pipelines and troubleshoot complex hardware and software system integration issues 
• Develop and maintain test asset software tools and infrastructure 
• Mentor and support junior engineers and lead technical projects and initiatives 
• Work with cross functional stakeholders including Systems engineers, Software developers and Hardware engineers to accomplish the test objectives

What you'll need to succeed:

• 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)
• Experience with C++, bazel, protobuf 
• Demonstrated proficiency with Python programming languages  
• Experience working with and developing on Linux OS systems 
• Experience in developing test frameworks solutions to support embedded runtime or hardware in the loop systems
• Ability to write concise, clear, and detailed engineering documentation

Nice to have: 

• Detailed knowledge of networking and embedded network switches - (TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs)   
• Experience with Python tooling; linters, formatters and packaging
• Experience with microcontrollers and general purpose interfaces - (CAN, I2C, UART)
• Experience with x86 PC architecture including high speed PCIe interfaces

What we offer you:

• 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

Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

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.

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.

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.

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