Embedded Software Engineer II - High Level OS

Embedded Software Engineer II - High Level OSPittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MILatitude 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 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 platformsDevelop a custom bootchain for the platformDevelop and maintain the custom Linux OS running on our ADAS platformsImplement secure boot mechanismsImplement recovery boot workflowsManage CVEs throughout the lifecycle of the platformConfigure IPC mechanisms to enable communication between Real-Time and Application domainsWork closely with a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software and system engineers to ensure the success of our productWhat 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 PhDExperience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded, buildroot, or similar Linux packaging technologiesExperience developing Linux device drivers for Ethernet, GPU, PCIE or flash devices like UFS, eMMC, OSPIBootloader experience, including but not limited to U-Boot or UEFI.Experience with Secure Boot, DMVerity, FSCrypt, and other production-security technologiesStrong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to productionStrong communication, organizational, and soft leadership skillsNice to have:5+ years of experience designing and developing system-level or embedded-level software in software-heavy projectsExperience with OPTEE Trusted Applications, and Arm Trusted FirmwareExperience in working with Multi-Processor/Heterogeneous SoC PlatformsExperience using the gtest framework for unit test developmentDevelopment and support of software tools and infrastructure that improve developer experienceExpertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including Python, Bazel, and DockerWhat 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 expensesPre-tax commuter benefitsMonthly wellness stipendAdoption/Surrogacy support programBackup child and elder care programProfessional development reimbursementEmployee 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 initiativesThe 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. Latitude AI