Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning at Latitude AI

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Autonomous Vehicles, Automotive, RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

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)
Python programming experience is helpful but not required
Industry experience writing production-quality, performance-critical code, and maintaining large codebases is desired
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

Responsibilities

Design and develop algorithms (both classical and learned) for one or more areas of the motion planning stack: route planning, behavior planning, trajectory optimization and trajectory scoring
Extensively test your algorithms through unit testing, simulation, log playback, and on vehicle testing
Develop tools for visualization and debugging, and use them to analyze logs from fleet testing
Optimize the runtime and memory efficiency of the onboard Motion Planning software
Coordinate with other autonomy teams to ensure that Motion Planning is provided the inputs it needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonMotion PlanningRoute PlanningBehavior PlanningTrajectory OptimizationTrajectory ScoringUnit TestingSimulationLog PlaybackOn-vehicle TestingVisualization ToolsDebuggingRuntime OptimizationMemory OptimizationProduction CodeLarge Codebases

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer position?

The salary is competitive, but specific details are not provided.

Is this a remote position, or do I need to work in an office?

This is a hybrid role requiring presence in Pittsburgh, Mich., or Calif. locations.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 2+ years, or PhD) is required, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. Industry experience writing production-quality, performance-critical code and maintaining large codebases is desired. Python programming experience is helpful but not required.

What benefits does Latitude AI offer?

Benefits include competitive compensation packages, high-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account with employer match, employer-matched 401(k), paid parental and medical leave, unlimited vacation, 15 paid holidays, daily lunches and snacks, and pre-tax spending accounts.

What kind of team and work environment can I expect at Latitude AI?

You'll work alongside leading experts across machine learning, robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors, compute systems, test operations, systems, and safety engineering, all dedicated to advancing automated driving technologies.

Latitude AI

Develops automated driving technologies for vehicles

About Latitude AI

Latitude AI develops automated driving technologies aimed at enhancing the driving experience. Their primary product is a hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system designed for next-generation Ford vehicles. This system allows drivers to engage in other activities while the vehicle manages driving tasks, thereby making driving safer and less stressful. Latitude AI stands out from competitors by combining the agility of a startup with the manufacturing capabilities of Ford, enabling rapid development and integration of advanced technologies into vehicles. The company's goal is to redefine how people interact with their cars, improving safety and providing drivers with more free time during their journeys.

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Medical Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Employee Discounts

Adoption Assistance

Backup Child and Elder Care Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Employer-paid Group Term Life Insurance

Risks

Competition from tech giants like Tesla and Google may impact market share.

Continuous updates needed due to rapid AI advancements could be costly.

Consumer skepticism and regulatory hurdles may slow technology adoption.

Differentiation

Latitude AI combines startup agility with Ford's manufacturing excellence.

Focuses on hands-free, eyes-off driver assist systems for Ford vehicles.

Operates independently while serving millions of Ford customers.

Upsides

Increased investment in AI-driven automotive technologies boosts sensor fusion advancements.

V2X communication technologies enhance vehicle interaction with the environment.

Edge computing enables real-time data processing, improving automated driving performance.

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