Senior Linux Engineer | Latitude AI | Remote (United States)

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is an automated driving technology company developing a hands-free, eyes-off driver assist system for next-generation 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 Onboard Platforms team is an embedded software team responsible for the development and maintenance of the boot chain and operating systems for the L1/L2/L3 autonomous vehicle compute clusters. What you’ll do: • Produce high-quality, maintainable code using C/C++. • Design, bring up, and optimize the Linux platform for advanced driver assistance systems • 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: • Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. • Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with embedded Linux programming • Experience with board or SoC bring-up for ARM64 based platforms • Experience developing Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, NVMe • Strong knowledge of Linux configuration, BSPs, and bootloaders • Experience working with common protocols such as SPI, I2C, and CAN • Prefer candidates with experience developing software for highly complex, safety-critical sensing systems. Nice to haves: • Understanding of networking and time-sensitve networking • Familiarity (or more) with Linux security and/or chains of trust booting • Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologies. • Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production 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 • 13 paid holidays • Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks • 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! 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. At Latitude, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Latitude has made the decision to require U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. Apply tot his job