Embedded Software Engineer II - High Level OS

Latitude; Pittsburgh, Palo Alto, Detroit (Allegheny County, CA, MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Daily meals and beverages

Job summary

Latitude AI is hiring for an embedded software engineer to drive the onboard platform for Ford's ADAS systems. You will develop and maintain board support packages, build a custom bootchain, and implement secure boot across the Linux OS used in our automotive platforms.

We value experience with Yocto, U-Boot, device drivers, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Strong C++ skills and leadership are essential for production-ready software in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; Master's or PhD accepted.
• Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies.
• Experience developing Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIe or flash devices (UFS, eMMC, OSPI).
• Bootloader experience (U-Boot or UEFI).
• Experience with Secure Boot, Verity, FSCrypt, and other production-security technologies.
• Strong in embedded C++ development and leadership in automotive or related fields.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce, test, and maintain Board Support Packages for multiple platforms.
• Develop a custom bootchain and Linux OS for ADAS platforms.
• Implement secure boot and recovery boot workflows.
• Manage CVEs across the platform lifecycle.
• Configure IPC for Real-Time and Application domains.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to ensure product success.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Linux

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

U-Boot

Secure Boot

Device drivers

Leadership

Communication

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or related field

Master's or PhD (advantage)

Tools

GTest

Python

Docker

Bazel

Git

Job description

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027.

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 redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.

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 Onboard Platform - High Level OS team is an embedded software team which is responsible for managing OS bring-up and maintenance including but not limited to bootloader, kernel/device tree, rootfs, runtime configs, firmware/secure-world interfaces, and secure boot for onboard/secondary systems.

What you’ll do:

• Produce, test, and maintain Board Support Packages for a variety of platforms
• Develop a custom bootchain for the platform
• Develop and maintain the custom Linux OS running on our ADAS platforms
• Implement secure boot mechanisms
• Implement recovery boot workflows
• Manage CVEs throughout the lifecycle of the platform
• Configure IPC mechanisms to enable communication between Real-Time and Application domains
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and system engineers to ensure the success of our product

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
• Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies
• Experience developing Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, OSPI
• Bootloader experience, including but not limited to U-Boot or UEFI.
• Experience with Secure Boot, DMVerity, FSCrypt, and other production-security technologies
• Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++
• Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production
• Strong communication, organizational, and soft leadership skills

Nice to have:

• 5+ years of experience designing and developing system-level or embedded-level software in software-heavy projects
• Experience with OPTEE Trusted Applications, and Arm Trusted Firmware
• Experience in working with Multi-Processor/Heterogeneous SoC Platforms
• Experience using the gtest framework for unit test development
• Development and support of software tools and infrastructure that improve developer experience
• Expertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including Python, Bazel, and Docker

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.