Software Engineer, C++ - Latitude

Latitude AI is an automated driving technology company  developing a new hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system for next-generation Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. 

When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning, robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people. 

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:

Shipping the software that powers Latitude’s automated driving products is a challenging job. Our C++ Software Engineers ensure that we are delivering fast, scalable code across all of our product development groups.

What you’ll do: 

• Develop software in C++ for automated driving products.
• Integrate components of our autonomy stack to meet requirements of complex, distributed real time systems. 
• Design and develop the software development infrastructure for autonomous application development. 
• Communicate design decisions, implementation improvements and project progress within your team and across the organization
• Develop and extend supporting tools and features of runtime middleware.
• Write automated tests to improve and validate performance.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field.
• Strong C++ Coding skills for real time applications. 
• Strong problem solving skills and algorithm design experience. 

Nice to have:

• Machine learning experience or experience integrating machine learning components into runtime-constrained systems.
• Experience with production robots operating in an uncontrolled environment.
• Experience with autonomous vehicles. 

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
• 13 paid holidays
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks in our offices
• 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

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.

At Latitude, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19.  As a result, Latitude has made the decision to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons.  Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.  As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.