Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C++) for Sensor Systems

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh, Palo Alto (Allegheny County, CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with vesting

Paid parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Latitude AI develops automated driving tech and is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary with teams in Pittsburgh and California. This role focuses on embedded software for radar, lidar, and IMU sensors, delivering safe, efficient code in C++ and coordinating with hardware engineers.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will mentor juniors, work with the Software Architect, and help ensure robust design and integration across sensing subsystems for production-level autonomous capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer/engineering field and 7+ years of relevant experience (or higher degrees with adjusted experience)
• Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++
• Familiarity with embedded RTOS and embedded Linux environments
• Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors
• Knowledge of network protocols, bandwidth characteristics, and physical layer concepts

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and efficient embedded software for Radar, Lidar and IMU sensors
• Collaborate with Software Architect to implement high-quality C++ code
• Mentor junior team members on technical design and participate in reviews
• Design, implement, and test high-performance C++ in resource-constrained environments
• Coordinate with hardware/system engineers and suppliers to ensure product success

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Linux

Networking concepts

Sensor integration

Education

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

Master's degree in related field

Tools

FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux

Job description

Latitude AI develops automated driving tech and is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary with teams in Pittsburgh and California. This role focuses on embedded software for radar, lidar, and IMU sensors, delivering safe, efficient code in C++ and coordinating with hardware engineers.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will mentor juniors, work with the Software Architect, and help ensure robust design and integration across sensing subsystems for production-level autonomous capabilities.