Staff Software Engineer (C++) - Radar Sensors
Latitude AI · Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, Detroit, MI, Remote
Posted 23 days ago · $218,240 - $327,360
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Latitude AI's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of Latitude AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Latitude AI
- high 20 stale, 0 reposted of 47 open
- Hiring momentum
- 86 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Latitude AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Latitude AI.
About this role
As a Staff Software Engineer (C++) in the Radar Sensors team at Latitude AI, you will develop embedded software for sensing systems including Lidar and Radar. Your role involves collaborating with the Software Architect to produce high-quality C++ code, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the success of the product through close work with suppliers and hardware engineers. You will also be responsible for design, implementation, and testing of software in resource-constrained environments.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Latitude AI as an employer.
What you need
- 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)
- Strong experience developing embedded applications and systems using C++
- Proficient in network communication concepts including protocols, physical layer requirements, bandwidth characteristics, and configuration
- Strong software design, algorithm, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Experience with multi-processor SoCs or similar embedded processors
- Familiarity with Embedded RTOS such as FreeRTOS and/or Embedded Linux
Nice to have
- Strong knowledge and experience working on network-based sensors such as radar and lidar
- Track record of technical leadership in automotive or related fields taking products to production
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for locations outside California, though a range is provided for California
- The role involves working on safety-critical systems, which may imply high responsibility and pressure
- Visa sponsorship is available, which may be a consideration for international candidates
Summarised from Latitude AI's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Latitude AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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