State Estimation Engineer
Description For State Estimation Engineer
Latitude AI, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, is revolutionizing the automotive industry with their automated driving technology. As a State Estimation Engineer, you'll join a cutting-edge team developing hands-free, eyes-off driver assist systems for Ford vehicles. The role combines advanced machine learning, robotics, and computer vision to create production-grade perception systems.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art multi-object tracking and scene estimation technology. You'll be developing compute-efficient models that handle everything from closed world multi-object tracking to perception-based road shape generation. The team stays at the forefront of research, constantly pushing boundaries to bring laboratory innovations to real-world applications.
Working from one of our engineering centers in Pittsburgh, Dearborn, or Palo Alto, you'll collaborate with leading experts across various disciplines. The role offers competitive compensation ($174,000 - $261,000) and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.
This is an ideal position for an experienced engineer with a strong background in machine learning and computer vision, who wants to make a real impact on the future of autonomous driving. The role combines the stability of Ford Motor Company with the dynamic pace of a technology startup, offering the best of both worlds for career growth and innovation.
Responsibilities For State Estimation Engineer
- Develop machine learning models and Bayesian algorithms for multi-object tracking, state estimation, and uncertainty estimation
- Develop deep learning models with temporal fusion for scene state estimation
- Develop estimation algorithms for road feature estimation
- Read literature, analyze raw data, and design state-of-the-art solutions
- Transition solutions from lab to test track and public roads
- Collaborate with perception experts on algorithm design and deployment
- Build and maintain industry-leading software practices
- Develop clean and efficient software for perception modules
Requirements For State Estimation Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or related field and 4+ years of experience (or Master's with 2+ years, or PhD)
- Knowledge and experience in machine learning, with track record of developing deep learning solutions
- Experience in developing multi-object tracking systems
- Strong experience in deep learning, Bayesian filtering, and optimization algorithms
- Proven experience in shipping perception software products
- At least 4 years of development experience in Python/C++ environment
Benefits For State Estimation Engineer
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account with employer match
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting
- Employer-paid group term life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid medical leave
- Unlimited vacation
- 15 paid holidays
- Complimentary daily lunches and snacks
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Adoption/Surrogacy support program
- Backup child and elder care program
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
