Staff Embedded Software Engineer (RTOS / FreeRTOS)

Latitude AI

$218K — $327K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of embedded software development experience in C/C++
  • Familiarity with FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS on ARM architectures
  • Knowledge of safety standards like ISO26262, ASPICE
  • Experience in developing security features for embedded systems
  • Strong project leadership and cross-team communication skills
  • Ability to work on low-level system debugging
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering fields

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of full embedded software features from concept to delivery.
  • Design and deploy embedded software across various platforms.
  • Create and execute software architectures and development plans.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary software teams to manage project dependencies.
  • Implement device drivers and support hardware bring-up processes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical insight to shape program direction.
  • Establish best practices for safety-critical software development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance for individuals and families
  • Health savings account with employer match
  • 401(k) plan with immediate employer match
  • Employer-paid life insurance options
  • Paid parental and medical leave
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Daily office meals and snacks
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Adoption and child care support initiatives
  • Regular team building and bonding activities
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

The Embedded Software team develops foundational platform software that is critical to development across the company. The team develops FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, and bare metal environments for both QM and ASIL applications on a variety of embedded targets including ARM. Projects often impact all levels of the stack from the bootchain to applications and usually require cross-functional collaboration with other engineering teams. We have a strong passion for technical excellence and rigorous compliance with ASPICE and ISO26262.

What you'll do:
  • Own development of end-to-end embedded software features from concept through delivery.
  • Deliver embedded software that runs on multiple platforms.
  • Create architectures and development plans and help the team execute on them effectively.
  • Collaborate with other Latitude and Ford software teams to ensure related dependencies are identified and resolved.
  • Implement device drivers and bring-up new hardware for the first time.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help set the direction of the program through deep technical analysis.
  • Establish and refine best practices for safety-critical embedded software development.

What you'll need to succeed:
  • Passion for Embedded Software Development in C and C++
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • FreeRTOS and SafeRTOS development on ARM architectures
    • ISO26262, SOTIF, & ASPICE or similar standards for safety critical applications
    • Development and deployment of security features such as secure boot, secure communication, secure key management
    • Embedded development on multi-core, ARM-based SOCs
  • Strong project leadership and communication skills to collaborate across the ASPICE V-model
  • Flexibility to work across all layers of the software stack from device drivers to applications
  • Expertise in debugging low-level performance issues across a complex embedded system
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience)

Nice to have (optional):
  • Experience using the gtest framework for unit test development
  • Development and support of software tools and infrastructure that improve developer experience
  • Expertise in Linux-based software development and related technologies including gtests, Python, Bazel, and Docker.
  • Development with Automotive Ethernet, UDS, DOIP, Some/IP

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
  • 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
  • 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 $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. 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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