Hybrid Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning Infrastructure, C++

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About the role

  • Senior Software Engineer developing high-performance C++ libraries for Motion Planning team. Contributing to automated driving technology for Ford vehicles at Latitude AI.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ libraries and tools for the Motion Planning team
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize the runtime and memory efficiency of the onboard Motion Planning software
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and improvements to both onboard and offboard motion planning infrastructure
  • Extensively test your code through unit testing, simulation, log playback, and on vehicle testing
  • Develop tools for visualization and debugging, and use them to analyze logs from fleet testing
  • Coordinate with other autonomy teams to ensure that Motion Planning is provided the inputs it needs

Requirements

  • The Motion Planning team is looking for deep expertise in C++ Software Engineering.
  • Background in Motion Planning, Robotics, or related fields is helpful, but not required
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 Years of professional experience, or Masters degree with 2 years experience, or a PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
  • Python programming experience is also helpful but not required
  • Industry experience writing production-quality, performance-critical code, and maintaining large codebases is desired
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning Infrastructure, C++

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$179,200 - $268,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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