Staff Systems Engineer - Safety
Latitude AI · Pittsburgh, PA
$191,920–$287,880from the description
Jul 9, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior functional safety engineering role focused on autonomous driving software. The position involves owning the safety case framework, conducting formal safety analyses (HARA, FMEA, FTA, DFA), and leading software safety architecture for safety monitors on high-performance systems-on-chip. It suits experienced engineers with a background in ISO 26262, ASIL D product delivery, and safety-critical software development processes.
Senior level · 7+ years · Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $100,717 (middle half $80,339–$114,299). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering and safety-critical software development. 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) was chosen as the primary code because the core work is systematic safety analysis, safety case framework ownership, and traceability across system/software requirements — analytical work rather than hands-on software development. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is a reasonable runner-up given the specialized functional safety domain.
The salary range ($191,920–$287,880/year) is stated specifically for California; the posting notes actual pay depends on exact work location. Latitude has offices in Pittsburgh, Dearborn MI, and Palo Alto CA — Pittsburgh is listed as HQ and used as the primary CBSA, but the role may be filled at any of the three sites.
Experience requirement is stated as a tiered minimum: 7+ years with a Bachelor's, 5+ years with a Master's, or 2+ years with a PhD. Total years minimum is set to 7 (the Bachelor's floor); the degree requirement reflects the lowest qualifying path (Bachelor's).
FMEA, FTA, and DFA are listed together as a single analytical requirement ('HARA, FMEA, FTA, DFA') in the required section; each is emitted as a separate named skill since they are distinct techniques, not interchangeable alternatives.
ISO 21448, ISO 8800, and ISO 5469 appear under 'Nice to have' and are marked preferred. Automotive SPICE and CMMI also appear under 'Nice to have' and are marked preferred, with CMMI as an alternative since the JD lists them together as equivalent quality-process frameworks.
Attack tree analysis is mentioned in the required section as an example of systematic analysis alongside FMEA/FTA/DFA; it is not emitted as a separate skill because the JD frames it as an illustrative example ('e.g.') rather than a standalone gate.
No specific programming languages, software tools, or platforms are named as hard requirements in the posting.
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