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Senior / Staff Software Engineer- Unified Modeling (Machine Learning - Perception)

Palo Alto, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Detroit, MI, Remote

Open 6 months, first seen by us 203 days ago
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Learn 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 $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. 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.
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Listed location: Palo Alto, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Detroit, MI, Remote
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What you’ll work on

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  • Develop spatio-temporal ML models for detection, sensor fusion and segmentation

  • Move algorithms from the lab to test tracks and public roads

  • Read research literature and design state-of-the-art perception solutions

  • Write clean, efficient software for perception modules that interface with other modules

  • Collaborate with perception experts and roboticists on prototyping, testing and deployment

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Develop spatio-temporal machine learning models for detection, multi-sensor fusion, segmentation, etc.
Transition solutions from the lab to the test track and public roads to ensure successful production-level implementation.
Read literature, analyze raw data, and design state-of-the-art solutions
Develop clean and efficient software for perception modules interfacing with other key modules
Collaborate with perception experts and experienced roboticists on algorithm design, prototyping, testing, deployment, and productization
Education & alternatives
What you'll need to succeed: - A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field plus 7 years of industry experience. - Expert-level knowledge and experience in machine learning, with a proven track record of developing and deploying deep learning solutions using PyTorch, Tensorflow, or similar frameworks
Nice to have (optional): - Ph.D. with machine learning focus, or equivalent experience - Experience developing and deploying temporal computer vision models (for instance, video activity recognition or using multiple frames for improved results on other tasks).
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- Proven experience in shipping computer vision software products to industry or consumers - At least 5 years of development experience in Python/C++ environments. Level and title will ultimately be determined based on experience and interview performance.
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field plus 7 years of industry experience. - Expert-level knowledge and experience in machine learning, with a proven track record of developing and deploying deep learning solutions using PyTorch, Tensorflow, or similar frameworks - Experience in developing perception systems using sensors such as Camera, Radar, and LiDAR

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About the role

We file this job under ML Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

ML engineers put machine learning models into products. They write the code that trains, ships, serves and monitors models so a recommendation or prediction works for real users.

Postings ask for strong Python and software engineering, a framework such as PyTorch, cloud services, and more and more often experience with large language models.

A data scientist often works out which model to build; an ML engineer makes it run reliably in production.

US government figures for computer and information research scientists

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$140,300
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
21.8% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for ML engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, computer and information research scientists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1221.

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Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027. 

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 redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.

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 Unified Model development team is a group of highly skilled and experienced professionals who specialize in cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology. Together, we collaborate to create advanced detection models that are capable of generating representations of both static and dynamic actors. These representations are then utilized by various downstream autonomy consumers including motion planning, prediction, and localization.

The team's primary focus is on developing compute-efficient, multi-view, multi-sensor deep learning models that can perform a wide range of tasks such as 3D object detection, lane line detection, state estimation, and scene segmentation. The ultimate goal is to take these algorithms from the lab to the road, ensuring that they are optimized for onboard performance and able to function as production-grade vision systems on vehicles.

To achieve this goal, the team constantly stays up-to-date with the latest research literature and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. We are dedicated to developing cutting-edge ML algorithms and models that can help vehicles reason about the world around them in real-time.

What you’ll do: 

  • Develop spatio-temporal machine learning models for detection, multi-sensor fusion, segmentation, etc.
  • Read literature, analyze raw data, and design state-of-the-art solutions
  • Transition solutions from the lab to the test track and public roads to ensure successful production-level implementation.
  • Collaborate with perception experts and experienced roboticists on algorithm design, prototyping, testing, deployment, and productization
  • Build and maintain industry-leading software practices and principles
  • Develop clean and efficient software for perception modules interfacing with other key modules
  • Show initiative and be a valued team member in a fast-paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment

What you'll need to succeed:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field plus 7 years of industry experience.
  • Expert-level knowledge and experience in machine learning, with a proven track record of developing and deploying deep learning solutions using PyTorch, Tensorflow, or similar frameworks
  • Experience in developing perception systems using sensors such as Camera, Radar, and LiDAR
  • Strong experience in computer vision, perception, and point cloud processing
  • Proven experience in shipping computer vision software products to industry or consumers
  • At least 5 years of development experience in Python/C++ environments.

Level and title will ultimately be determined based on experience and interview performance.

Nice to have (optional):

  • Ph.D. with machine learning focus, or equivalent experience
  • Experience developing and deploying temporal computer vision models (for instance, video activity recognition or using multiple frames for improved results on other tasks).

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What we offer you:

  • 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
  • 13 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
  • Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives

Learn 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 $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.

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.

 

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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.

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Learn 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 $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. 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.
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Palo Alto, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Detroit, MI, Remote

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The 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. 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. #LI-CQ1

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