Senior Software Systems Engineer - Perception

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 Latitude AI Perception Systems Engineering Team brings all the components of the autonomy stack together. We work very closely with the software teams to verify all of the functions of the autonomy stack from sensing and perception through prediction and motion planning.

What you'll do:

Develop Systems Architectures, Requirements and Verification plans for Perception Functions

Contribute to the Software Architecture and Requirements

Define use cases and bounding scenarios that define the limits of perception capabilities

Design and Build Metrics and Tooling for Verification and Testing of Perception software and hardware

Act as a Cross-Functional expert in Software, Algorithms and Hardware related to Perception Functions

Apply detailed statistical knowledge to estimate system and functional level performance

Analyze and root cause on-car results to identify performance improvements in a data-driven manner

Work with the testing and triage teams to implement in car tests

Work with the analytics, data science and cloud computing teams to implement metrics at scale

Prototype different tools (in Python or C++) to analyze perception performance

Perform data driven trade studies on a number of hardware and software alternatives

Cultivate and maintain a healthy, diverse work culture and environment with a strong emphasis on safety

Develop, mentor and coach others in your area of expertise

Act as subject matter expert across the perception functions

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)

Proven track record of delivering high priority assignments efficiently

Experience in a professional work environment where safety, honesty, procedure and/or software testing are emphasized

Strong desire to learn new skills related to technology and software

Excellent written communication skills

Detail oriented mindset with a focus on safety and procedure

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

Willingness to travel to remote offices and test facilities as needed

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.

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