Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning - Calibration
About the role
The Intelligent Systems organization is responsible for all components consuming sensor data, as well as offboard infrastructure required to enable such components. We seek a talented and technically sophisticated staff engineer/tech lead for our calibration group.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop novel calibration solutions that can work in a factory, or in unstructured, uncontrolled environments across a diverse range of sensors - camera, radar, lidar, IMU
- Evangelize, and help implement a set of calibration technology solutions that result in a vehicle platform that remains aware of its calibration state at all times, and remains in calibration as much as possible
- Work closely with senior leaders at Latitude and Ford to ensure that these solutions are deployed correctly and operate smoothly across the product development lifecycle and post-launch
- Mentor and coach strong engineers to develop their skills, both as contributors and as calibration experts
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience
- Strong mathematical expertise around the calibration problem, including ability to rapidly come up to speed on the state of the art and to evaluate the robustness and quality of solutions
- Deep understanding of numerical linear algebra and optimization algorithms
- Strong C++ Coding skills for real time applications
- Experience with geometric computer vision, image, lidar or radar processing
- Extremely strong problem solving skills and algorithm design experience, particularly in the calibration domain
Qualifications
- Nice to have: Experience calibrating devices or robots in a factory or manufacturing line environment
- Experience with production robots operating in an uncontrolled environment
- Experience with autonomous vehicles
Skills
- Experience with geometric computer vision, image, lidar or radar processing
- Extremely strong problem solving skills and algorithm design experience, particularly in the calibration domain
Benefits
- 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
- 15 paid holidays
- Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
- 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
Pay
The expected base salary range for this full-time position in California is $218,240 - $327,360 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.
Schedule
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.