Latitude AI (lat.ai) develops automated driving technologies, including L3, for Ford vehicles at scale. We’re driven by the opportunity to reimagine what it’s like to drive and make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone.
When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to making a real, positive impact on the driving experience for millions of people.
As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.
Meet the team:
One of the keys to delivering a high-quality ADAS driving experience is an accurate, up-to-date HD map that describes the world around us. This map, collected onboard our vehicles and processed by the Data Services Operations team, is required to meet intense quality standards achieved through structured workflows, rigorous policy and attention to detail. Along with providing HD map production, the Map Operations team supports and enables data-driven decision making by providing GIS analysis to teams across Ford and Latitude.
What you’ll do:
- Establish and evolve enterprise GIS systems for efficient usage and integration of spatial data from various sources - enabling high availability, accuracy and performant continental-scale data operations
- Create and maintain external data source discovery, storage and management processes
- Optimize federation, maintenance and delivery of geospatial data, including interoperability/fusion of proprietary and external data, to various enterprise stakeholders
- Develop system processes, standards, and documentation for Data Services Operations
- Work closely with the Data Services Operations Manager - Mapping on developing and carrying out department initiatives
- Support team in delivery of core requisite mapping operations that drive system development and broader enterprise capability
What you'll need to succeed:
- Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in GIS, Computer Science/Engineering, Cartography, Geography. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree with four years of employment experience or a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with six years of employment experience required
- 3-5 years experience in enterprise GIS administration and management
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in ArcGIS applications and software support, specifically ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Pro; SQL database administration
- Experience managing geospatial data, geodatabases, analysis, maps, services, and web applications
- Strong ability to collaboratively shape, refine and prioritize ambiguous requirements into effective solutions
- Experience with documenting complex, technical processes
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Nice to have:
- Programming experience using SQL, Python, and JavaScript
What we offer you:
- 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
- Paid medical leave
- Unlimited vacation
- 15 paid holidays
- Daily lunches, snacks, and beverages available in all office locations
- Pre-tax spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Adoption/Surrogacy support program
- Backup child and elder care program
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Discounted programs that include legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- Company and team bonding outlets: employee resource groups, quarterly team activity stipend, and wellness initiatives
Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!
Candidates for positions with Latitude AI must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
