Senior Technical Program Manager

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is an automated driving technology company developing a hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system for next-generation 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.

Senior Technical Program Manager positions offered by Latitude AI, LLC (Pittsburgh, PA)

Meet the team:

The Technical Program Management Team at Latitude AI is responsible for driving cross functional projects and supporting critical ADAS and autonomy features. This team is going to be working on the embedded software platform development working with technical teams working on embedded OS, embedded linux and low level sensor firmware pipelines.

What you’ll do: 

• Engage with Engineering, Product leaders, and other TPM groups to streamline processes, simplify execution and help the teams with execution.
• Define projects, collect requirements, develop detailed implementation plans, maintain alignment, and reduce or remove dependencies.
• Increase visibility and strengthen communication across the teams.
• Maintain a strong technical understanding of the projects across the entire lifecycle.
• Compile weekly and fortnightly program status reports and highlight new or evolving program risks to senior management.
• Orchestrate cross functional quarterly technical planning activities to ensure work is forward adequately planned and resourced cross functionally.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, data analysis, product management or a related field and 4 years of experience in the position offered or 4 years of experience performing robotics infrastructural software.
• 4 years of experience:
  • writing complex programs in at least one programming language;
  • using large scale software development processes and tools;
  • and using probabilistic algorithms as applied to robotics engineering.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in the aforementioned and 4 years of experience as stated, employer will accept a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 2 years of experience as stated.
• Experience or graduate-level coursework:
  • performing technical project and stakeholder management;
  • and using project management processes and tools.

Position reports to Pittsburgh, PA 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
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks for onsite employees
• 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.