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 Tools and Test team at Latitude AI is part of the Onboard Platforms team. We are responsible for working closely with the platform development teams and facilitating automated test workflows, developing test plans, building test tooling and executing the design verification plan on the target platform embedded hardware. This includes a deep understanding of the hardware and software required to support test tooling and infrastructure of the boot chain, real time OS, high level OS, networking, time synchronization, and embedded applications.
What you’ll do:
- Support the architecture and design of complex embedded runtime software V&V plans
- Development and implementation of hardware in the loop product qualification tests and support test integration
- Review development team requirements and for accuracy and technical implementation
- Develop automated test prototypes for development teams and ensure test tooling requirements are identified
- Support CI pipelines and troubleshoot complex hardware and software system integration issues
- Develop and maintain test asset software tools and infrastructure
- Mentor and support junior engineers and lead technical projects and initiatives
- Work with cross functional stakeholders including Systems engineers, Software developers and Hardware engineers to accomplish the test objectives
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)
- 5+ years of technical experience
- Experience working with Automotive lifecycle requirements and validation and verification testing
- Knowledge of software integration and test concepts and modalities
- Demonstrated proficiency with Python programming languages
- Experience in developing test frameworks solutions to support embedded runtime or hardware in the loop systems
- Ability to write concise, clear, and detailed engineering documentation
Nice to have:
- Detailed knowledge of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) - ISO 26262, ISO 21434
- Detailed knowledge of networking and embedded network switches - (TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs)
- Experience with microcontrollers and general purpose interfaces - (DOIP/CAN, I2C, UART)
- Experience with Embedded OS platforms - RTOS, Linux
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!
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)
- 5+ years of technical experience
- Experience working with Automotive lifecycle requirements and validation and verification testing
- Knowledge of software integration and test concepts and modalities
- Demonstrated proficiency with Python programming languages
- Experience in developing test frameworks solutions to support embedded runtime or hardware in the loop systems
- Ability to write concise, clear, and detailed engineering documentation
Latitude AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Latitude AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Latitude AI.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision with documented options such as Cigna PPO/HSA and regional Kaiser HMO, indicating a mature, well-structured plan. Public plan notices and carrier listings reinforce depth and clarity of the offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes unlimited vacation and 15 company‑wide holidays, with some materials describing periodic year‑end shutdowns. This breadth covers both flexible PTO and fixed holidays.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 100% match on the first 4% of base pay. This structure provides instant ownership and meaningful employer support.
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What We Do
Latitude AI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that develops automated driving technologies. The company was formed in 2023 to reimagine what it’s like to drive, giving drivers time back on their journeys and transforming the driving experience to be safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich. and Palo Alto, Calif., Latitude employs about 550 people.
