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Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027. \nWhen 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.\nAs 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.\nMeet the team:\nThe Deploy Platform team at Latitude AI is responsible for getting the right software onto the right vehicles at the right time. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help modernize our deployment infrastructure: replacing legacy bootstrapping systems, building services that integrate with our testing and artifact pipelines, and enabling teams across the company to deploy software reliably to autonomous vehicles.\nThis role sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering and embedded systems. You'll build tools and services in Python, Rust, or Go that interact with ECUs, integrate with test frameworks, and connect to artifact management systems. You should be comfortable with Linux systems, enjoy automating away manual processes, and be curious about how software gets from a developer's machine onto a vehicle.\nWhat you’ll do: \nModernize deployment infrastructure - Replace legacy Ansible-based bootstrapping workflows with maintainable, testable tooling in Python and systems languages (Rust, C++)\nBuild services for next-gen deployment tooling - Develop backend services that support our deployment systems, integrating with systems such as Artifactory and Jenkins\nIntegrate with test infrastructure - Connect deployment systems with our hardware-in-the-loop integration test framework to ensure software updates are validated before reaching vehicles\nEnable other teams - Build tooling and automation that helps engineers across Latitude deploy software reliably, reducing friction and manual steps\nCollaborate across boundaries - Work with Security, Safety, and Embedded teams to ensure deployments are secure, robust, and meet automotive requirements\nImprove observability - Add monitoring, logging, and debugging capabilities to deployment pipelines so issues are caught early and diagnosed quickly\nWhat you'll need to succeed:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)\nStrong proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and service development\nExperience with at least one systems language (Rust, Go, C++, or similar)\nFamiliarity with Linux systems administration and scripting (systemd, networking, package management)\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, or deployment automation (Ansible, Terraform, Salt, or similar)\nComfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and release tooling\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to debug across system boundaries\nNice to have: \nExperience in a DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure role in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other embedded/IoT domains\nFamiliarity with embedded Linux environments or deploying software to ECUs/edge devices\nExperience with Bazel or similar build systems\nExposure to over-the-air (OTA) update systems or fleet management\nExperience with gRPC/Protocol Buffers or similar services/protocols\nBackground working in safety-critical or regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, medical devices)\nWhat we offer you:\nCompetitive compensation packages\nHigh-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance\nHealth savings account with available employer match\nEmployer-matched 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting\nEmployer-paid group term life insurance and the option to elect voluntary life insurance\nPaid parental leave\nPaid medical leave\nUnlimited vacation\n15 paid holidays\nDaily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations\nPre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses\nPre-tax commuter benefits\nMonthly wellness stipend\nAdoption/Surrogacy support program\nBackup child and elder care program\nProfessional development reimbursement\nEmployee assistance program\nDiscounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more\nCompany and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives\nLearn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!\nThe expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $179,200 - $268,800 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.\nCandidates 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.\n#LI-CG1\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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