Software Engineer - Onboard Platform at Latitude AI
Pittsburgh, PA
$150,320–$225,480from the description
Aug 7, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This embedded software engineering role on Latitude AI's Onboard Platform – High Level OS team involves building and maintaining Board Support Packages, custom Linux OS images, and secure boot mechanisms for ADAS compute platforms. The work spans bootloader development, Linux kernel/device driver work, and IPC configuration across real-time and application domains. It suits engineers with hands-on embedded Linux experience who want to ship production automotive software.
Mid level · 2+ years · Palo Alto, CA (San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA) · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 80 people in the Palo Alto, CA (San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA) area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 15–170
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $217,796 (middle half $177,469–$231,052). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (5)
The degree requirement is a Bachelor's in a relevant engineering/CS field; however, the JD also accepts a Master's or PhD in lieu of the degree-plus-2-years combination, so the hard gate is effectively a Bachelor's or higher.
The salary range ($150,320–$225,480/year) is explicitly stated for California only; compensation for the Pittsburgh and Dearborn locations is not disclosed.
The 'Nice to have' section mentions 5+ years of embedded/system-level software experience; this is a preferred qualifier, not a hard gate — the required floor is 2+ years.
Linux device driver experience is listed with specific examples (Ethernet, GPU, PCIe, UFS, eMMC, OSPI); these are illustrative examples of driver domains rather than individually required skills, so they are captured under the single 'Linux device drivers' skill.
Seniority is assessed as Mid based on the 2+ years minimum experience gate, despite the salary range and 'technical leadership' language, which appear aspirational rather than strictly required.
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