Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Networking
Latitude AI · Detroit
$179,200–$268,800from the description
Jul 9, 2026
Detroit
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An embedded software engineering role focused on the low-level platform software that runs on autonomous vehicle compute clusters. Day-to-day work involves writing C++ for resource-constrained environments, designing and optimizing in-vehicle networks (Ethernet, CAN), and implementing time synchronization for safety-critical sensor data paths. The role suits engineers with a solid background in embedded systems, automotive-grade networking hardware, and a test-driven approach to software development.
Mid level · 4+ years · Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 110 people in the Pittsburgh, PA area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 40–150
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
What the occupation pays Median $127,238 (middle half $97,661–$159,195). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The posting lists three equivalent education paths: Bachelor's + 4+ years, Master's + 2+ years, or PhD with no experience floor. The degree requirement is set to Bachelor's as the minimum formal degree named; candidates with equivalent experience are not explicitly offered as a substitute, so the degree gate stands.
The salary range ($179,200–$268,800/year) is explicitly stated as applicable to California locations (Palo Alto). Actual pay for Pittsburgh or Dearborn locations may differ; the posting does not provide separate ranges for those sites.
IEEE 802.1AS, Linux PTP, and time synchronization experience are explicitly marked 'preferred' in the JD. Linux device drivers and Yocto/OpenEmbedded/Buildroot appear under the 'Nice to have' section.
Marvell/Broadcom Ethernet switches are listed in the required section with 'or similar automotive-grade' as a substitution qualifier — the requirement is for automotive-grade Ethernet switch experience, with those vendors as the named examples.
The role title carries no seniority level; the 4+ years experience floor and scope (embedded software on a team, not org-wide technical authority) support a Mid-to-Senior read. Given the instruction to break ties downward, Mid is assigned.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Marvell/Broadcom Ethernet switches.
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