Staff Software Engineer, Perception

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, C++, Design, Leadership Skill, Python Programming, Software Development

Job Description

Meet the team:

The Latitude AI Localization team provides solutions for onboard vehicle pose and state estimates. We also play a crucial role in the process of building highly accurate maps at a massive scale. Our goal is to provide the ADAS system with an accurate, stable, and coherent understanding of where the vehicle is in the world and on the road.

Come help us make the world safer, and driving more pleasant.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with expert software engineers and experienced roboticists to build solutions that scale from the lab to the customer, for one of the largest-scale robotics projects in history
• Architect, design, and implement novel, state-of-the-art solutions for onboard localization and offline mapping at large scales
• Develop production quality, highly performant software in a fast-paced, autonomous environment while maintaining a strong safety culture
• Lead communicate design decisions, implementation improvements and project progress within your team and across the organization
• Write and lead automated tests and metrics to improve and validate performance

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience)
• Significant (7+ years) prior experience in one or more of the following:
• IMU filtering, state estimation, and vehicle dynamics
• developing real-time visualization and benchmarking tools
• localization, mapping, SLAM, and geometric computer vision
• numerical optimization methods
• Significant (7+ years) prior experience in C++ software development
• Track record of leading technical product development culminating in successful launches/releases/etc

Nice to have:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Robotics, ECE, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Significant (5+ years) of experience in Python software development
• Track record of technical leadership (not limited to management) taking products or large features from research to consumer release

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!

The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $207,760-$285,670 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.