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 Staff Embedded Software Engineer will own the development of end-to-end embedded software features, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and establish best practices for safety-critical embedded software development.
Responsibilities
- Own development of end-to-end embedded software features from concept through delivery
- Deliver embedded software that runs on multiple platforms
- Create architectures and development plans and help the team execute on them effectively
- Collaborate with other Latitude and Ford software teams to ensure related dependencies are identified and resolved
- Implement device drivers and bring-up new hardware for the first time
- Mentor junior engineers and help set the direction of the program through deep technical analysis
- Establish and refine best practices for safety-critical embedded software development
Skills
- Passion for Embedded Software Development in C and C++
- Experience with one or more of the following: FreeRTOS and SafeRTOS development on ARM architectures, ISO26262, SOTIF, & ASPICE or similar standards for safety critical applications, Development and deployment of security features such as secure boot, secure communication, secure key management, Embedded development on multi-core, ARM-based SOCs
- Strong project leadership and communication skills to collaborate across the ASPICE V-model
- Flexibility to work across all layers of the software stack from device drivers to applications
- Expertise in debugging low-level performance issues across a complex embedded system
- 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)
- Experience using the gtest framework for unit test development
- Development and support of software tools and infrastructure that improve developer experience
- Expertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including gtests, Python, Bazel, and Docker
- Development with Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DOIP, Some/IP
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.