Staff Software Engineer - Radar Sensors
About The Position
Latitude AI (lat.ai) 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. 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 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: The Embedded Software team is responsible for developing the hardware drivers, hardware safety monitoring, and vehicle interfaces for the autonomy system. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Sensor firmware team, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software for the sensing systems - Lidar, Radar and networking functions for these sensors. We’re looking for someone who has a passion and expertise in developing safe, efficient software for sensing 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)
- Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++
- Proficient in network communication concepts including protocols, physical layer requirements, bandwidth characteristics, and configuration
- Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors
- Familiarity with Embedded RTOS such as FreeRTOS and/or Embedded Linux desired
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge and experience working on network-based sensors such as radar and lidar
- Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and efficient embedded software for Radar, Lidar and IMU sensors
- Work with the Software Architect to execute the vision and produce high-quality, maintainable code using C++
- Mentor the junior team members on technical design as well as be involved in design and code reviews
- Design, implement, and test high performance C++ code running in resource-constrained environments
- Work closely with suppliers and cross functional team of hardware/system engineers to ensure the success of our product
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
