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Staff Software Engineer in USA

Latitude AI
Full time
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USA
09/25/2026
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Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities

Lead BSP architectural design for multiple embedded Linux platforms.
Develop requirements with systems teams and ensure Linux OS compliance with broader ADAS system requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain the custom bootchain and Linux OS for ADAS platforms.
Design and implement recovery boot workflows and secure-boot mechanisms.
Develop Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIe, and flash devices such as UFS, eMMC, and OSPI.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers on production automotive products.
Act as the architectural lead for the BSP team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 5+ years or a PhD with 2+ years.
Significant experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies.
Bootloader experience with technologies such as U-Boot or UEFI.
Experience with OTA update mechanisms, Secure Boot, DM-Verity, FSCrypt, and other production-security technologies.
Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems in C++.
Technical leadership experience taking automotive or related products to production.
Preferred experience includes 8+ years designing system-level or embedded software, OP-TEE Trusted Applications, Arm Trusted Firmware, heterogeneous SoC platforms, gtest, developer-experience tooling, Python, Bazel, and Docker.
Strong communication, organizational, and soft leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families.
Health savings account with employer match and an employer-matched 401(k) with immediate vesting.
Employer-paid life insurance, paid parental and medical leave, unlimited vacation, and 15 paid holidays.
Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages at office locations.
Pre-tax healthcare, dependent-care, and commuter benefits.
Monthly wellness stipend, adoption/surrogacy support, backup child and elder care, and professional development reimbursement.
Employee assistance program and discounted legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and related programs.
Employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives.
Full-time position in California with competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, equity compensation, and company benefits.

Salary: $218k - $327k/yr

Latitude AI

Latitude AI develops automated driving technologies, including Level 3 autonomy, specifically for Ford vehicles at scale. As an independently operating subsidiary of Ford, we apply the agility of a startup to reimagine the driving experience and enhance safety and enjoyment on the road.

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