Senior Software Engineer - Motion Planning ...

Senior Software Engineer - Motion Planning Infrastructure (C++)Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MILatitude AI ( lat.ai ) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for 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 Latitude AI Motion Planning team brings all the components of the autonomy stack together. The Motion Planning team takes inputs from perception, prediction, and mapping and plans how to safely yet comfortably navigate complex driving scenarios. This involves routing to the desired destination, making high-level decisions with respect to other road users, and generating an optimal trajectory for the vehicle to execute.What you’ll do:Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ libraries and tools for the Motion Planning teamIdentify performance bottlenecks and optimize the runtime and memory efficiency of the onboard Motion Planning softwareContribute to the design and implementation of new features and improvements to both onboard and offboard motion planning infrastructureExtensively test your code through unit testing, simulation, log playback, and on vehicle testingDevelop tools for visualization and debugging, and use them to analyze logs from fleet testingCoordinate with other autonomy teams to ensure that Motion Planning is provided the inputs it needsWhat you'll need to succeed: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 requiredBachelor'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 fieldPython programming experience is also helpful but not requiredIndustry experience writing production-quality, performance-critical code, and maintaining large codebases is desiredStrong written and verbal communication skills are requiredWhat we offer you:Competitive compensation packagesHigh-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account with available employer matchEmployer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vestingEmployer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurancePaid parental leavePaid medical leaveUnlimited vacation15 paid holidaysDaily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locationsPre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesMonthly wellness stipendAdoption/Surrogacy support programBackup child and elder care programEmployee assistance programDiscounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and moreCompany and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiativesLearn 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 $174,000 - $261,000 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. 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Created: 2025-09-17