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# Software Systems Engineer - Perception

- **Company:** Latitude Inc
- **Location:** Pittsburg, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $179,200.0 - $268,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Build Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1e71b620-e8f9-4aa6-9581-605624445f99

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or PhD)
 * Proven track record of delivering high priority assignments efficiently
 * Experience in a professional work environment where safety, honesty, procedure and/or software testing are emphasized
 * Strong desire to learn new skills related to technology and software
 * Excellent written communication skills
 * Detail oriented mindset with a focus on safety and procedure
 * Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
 * Willingness to travel to remote offices and test facilities as needed

## Description

* Develop Systems Architectures, Requirements and Verification plans for Perception Functions
 * Contribute to the Software Architecture and Requirements
 * Define use cases and bounding scenarios that define the limits of perception capabilities
 * Design and Build Metrics and Tooling for Verification and Testing of Perception software and hardware
 * Act as a Cross-Functional expert in Software, Algorithms and Hardware related to Perception Functions
 * Apply detailed statistical knowledge to estimate system and functional level performance
 * Analyze and root cause on-car results to identify performance improvements in a data-driven manner
 * Work with the testing and triage teams to implement in car tests
 * Work with the analytics, data science and cloud computing teams to implement metrics at scale
 * Prototype different tools (in Python or C++) to analyze perception performance
 * Perform data driven trade studies on a number of hardware and software alternatives
 * Cultivate and maintain a healthy, diverse work culture and environment with a strong emphasis on safety
 * Develop, mentor and coach others in your area of expertise
 * Act as subject matter expert across the perception functions


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