Embedded Software Engineer II - (C++) Realtime Platform

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 Software team develops foundational platform software that is critical to development across the company. The team develops FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, and bare metal environments for both QM and ASIL applications on a variety of embedded targets including ARM. Projects often impact all levels of the stack from the bootchain to applications and usually require cross-functional collaboration with other engineering teams. We have a strong passion for technical excellence and rigorous compliance with ASPICE and ISO26262.

What you’ll do: 

• Support the development and maintenance of an on-vehicle UDS (ISO 14229) diagnostic stack running as a Linux userspace application on an embedded ARM-based compute platform, working alongside the subsystem owner
• Develop and maintain embedded C++ software running in Linux userspace on ARM-based compute platforms, contributing to a real-time capable HLOS environment
• Drive a test-first mindset — routinely designing and implementing unit, integration, and bench-level tests to ensure subsystems are well validated end-to-end
• Own specific modules or subsystems — responsible for both design and implementation, producing code that is clean, well-tested, and built for long-term maintainability
• Debug complex system-level issues involving IPC frameworks, network stacks, and hardware peripherals, escalating to more senior staff when appropriate
• Perform code reviews within the team, ensuring algorithmic correctness, robust edge case handling, and adherence to coding standards
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand system requirements and incorporate them into well-architected software designs that account for system-level dependencies
• Manage competing priorities across multiple implementation tasks, proactively communicating blockers or risks to senior staff
• Produce clear documentation for diagnostic workflows, test procedures, and integration notes; begin mentoring junior team members in the diagnostic domain as experience grows

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, Master's degree, or PhD
• Demonstrated ability to write well-structured, maintainable software — strong grasp of software design principles with a track record of clean, tested, reviewable code
• Proficiency in embedded modern C++ (14+), including comfort with MISRA-C++ coding standards
• Experience with Linux userspace application development on embedded ARM-based platforms
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests; Python scripting skills for diagnostic test development
• Ability to independently debug system-level issues involving network stacks, IPC frameworks, and hardware peripherals, escalating to senior staff when appropriate
• Strong awareness of trade-offs between technical debt and delivery; proactively works to keep code maintainable and focused
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience)

Nice to have: 

• Experience integrating or maintaining third-party closed-source diagnostic protocol stacks
• Experience with automotive diagnostic protocols — UDS (ISO 14229) and DoIP (ISO 13400)
• Exposure to ARM TrustZone / OP-TEE or other TEE-based security models
• Expertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including gtest, Python, Bazel, and Docker
• Experience implementing diagnostics to OEM-specific diagnostic specifications (DID/DTC definitions and lifecycle states)
• Familiarity with Automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP, or related in-vehicle networking protocols
• Experience with ISO 26262 or other functional safety frameworks

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!

The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $150,320 - $225,480 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.

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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