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

at Latitude

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Motion Planning Infrastructure, C++
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $179,200 - $268,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pittsburgh, United States

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