Hardware Engineer I

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.

Hardware Engineer I positions offered by Latitude AI, LLC (Palo Alto, CA). 

What you’ll do: 

• Develop tools for validation and regression testing of image sensors, image processing pipelines, and hardware and software integration
• Perform lab and real-world camera data collection and data analysis
• Participate in tuning of sensor parameters and image processing pipelines to optimize image quality
• Troubleshoot camera and image quality issues observed on autonomous vehicles
• Design new hardware and the necessary software for sensor range
• Work with perception software team to assess end to end camera performance

What you'll need to succeed:

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field 
• Education, training, or experience must include:
  o Programming in Python;
  o Working with camera hardware and camera pipelines; 
  o Using Python to manipulate and analyze image data; 
  o Working with and debugging embedded hardware and software; 
  o Working with image quality metrics and evaluation methods; 
  o Working with Linux operating system; and 
  o Defining, documenting, executing, and analyzing complex tests.  

Position reports to Palo Alto, CA office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office. Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

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 $163,611 - $199,920 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.

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.

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