Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Networking

Latitude AI ( lat.ai ) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on Ford’s all-new Universal Electric Vehicle in 2027. 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 redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers. 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 Onboard Platforms team is an embedded software team responsible for the development and maintenance of the operating system, on-vehicle network, timesync, vehicle interface, and security for the L1/L2/L3 autonomous vehicle compute clusters. What you’ll do: Deliver safe and efficient embedded software for state-of-the-art sensing systems Produce high-quality, maintainable code using C++ Design and optimize in-vehicle networks to communicate with the sensors and provide the common timebase for the autonomy software Design, implement, and test full-stack software running in resource-constrained environments Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and system engineers to ensure the success of our product 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) Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++ Proficient in network communication concepts including protocols, physical layer requirements, bandwidth characteristics, and configuration Knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, CAN, and experience working with Marvell/Broadcom (or similar automotive-grade) Ethernet switches, including low-level configuration, firmware interaction, and troubleshooting hardware-software interface issues Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills Strong test-first design mindset Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors Experience with time synchronization, IEEE802.1AS, and Linux PTP is preferred Prefer candidates with experience developing software for highly complex, safety-critical sensing systems with specific emphasis on network design for fault detection, and time synchronization for safety-critical data paths Nice to have: Strong modern C++ skills Understanding of networking and time-sensitve networking Experience developing Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, NVMe Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production 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 insuranc…