Latitude AI
Senior Software Engineer - Runtime Services
$179K–$269K
Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI +4 · Remote · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Palo Alto, California, United States
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Remote - Experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; 2+ years with a master's degree; or PhD. Also requires at least 5+ years of modern C++ development in a systems programming role.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field; or a master's degree with the stated experience alternative; or PhD.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
About the job
Develops and maintains foundational runtime software, tools, and frameworks that support Latitude AI’s autonomous driving functions and integrate them with vehicle platforms.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and test reliable, high-performance software and automated tests for autonomy runtime systems.
- Build tools for analyzing system performance and behavior, and collaborate with autonomy and simulation teams to support integration and off-vehicle testing.
- Contribute to software architecture and work with Product Security and Functional Safety teams on system hardening and automotive safety standards.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience developing high-performance C++ applications or robotics software in resource-constrained environments.
- At least 5+ years of modern C++ development in a systems programming role.
- Experience developing in a Linux or Unix environment.
- Ability to design software components and systems and communicate designs clearly; strong cross-functional teamwork skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with Bazel.
- Experience with ROS or another robotics platform.
Pay
$179,200 - $268,800 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, Linux, Unix, Bazel, ROS, JSON, YAML, Protobuf
AI focus
Supports an advanced driver assist system (ADAS) by building runtime software and frameworks used by autonomy functions; no AI or machine-learning development is specified.
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