Associate Frontend Developer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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:

The Data Services Operations team plays a crucial role in delivering data and analysis that supports development of autonomous systems and features essential for a great ADAS driving experience. Within Data Services Operations, the GIS Services organization at Latitude is the operational backbone and spatial intelligence engine driving our system and its complex relationship with the world and our customers. We go beyond traditional High Definition (HD) map production to build, scale, and operationalize a GIS ecosystem capable of supporting a highly accurate and up-to-date ADAS driving network.

Within this organization, the GIS Platform Team is tasked with building, scaling, and maintaining the robust technological infrastructure that empowers all Latitude stakeholders to easily access, visualize, and exploit spatial data. We are looking for a highly skilled GIS Solutions Analyst (Front-End Support) to lead web application development, design intuitive cartographic templates, and build a seamless "one-stop shop" portal critical to reliable spatial data integration, analysis, and self-service capabilities across the Latitude AI enterprise.

What you'll do: 

• Web Application Development: Design and develop custom GIS web applications and self-service tools (e.g., Route storage and management apps) that empower Latitude engineers and leadership
• Experience Builder & Custom Widgets: Build and extend ArcGIS Experience Builder applications through custom widgets and components. Integrate turnkey/CoTS solutions with custom codebases to optimize concept realization
• UX & Interface Design: Create intuitive, performant, and visually compelling user interfaces for geospatial data exploration and analysis. Translate complex geospatial workflows into accessible, user-friendly application features for non-GIS experts
• Portal Management & UI Standards: Architect and manage a centralized, highly discoverable GIS portal. Establish and maintain reusable UI components, design patterns, and frontend best practices
• API & Backend Integration: Integrate web applications with GIS services, APIs, and backend data pipelines, seamlessly connecting performant geoprocessing services into front-end widgets
• Collaboration: Collaborate with GIS Services peers, Product Managers, Engineers and Executives to deliver seamless end-to-end user experiences
• User Testing & Support: Conduct user testing and incorporate feedback to continuously improve usability and functionality. Create user-friendly technical documentation and act as a champion for GIS adoption across Latitude

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree with two years of employment experience. 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
• Proven experience using the ArcGIS Maps SDK (JavaScript/TypeScript). Familiarity with alternative web mapping libraries (e.g., Mapbox GL JS, Leaflet) is a strong plus
• Strong proficiency in front-end web development languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3) and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular)
• Exceptional Python and SQL skills for data preparation, querying, and geoprocessing script integration
• Experience deploying and maintaining Esri WebGIS Enterprise Architecture (custom WebApps and Experiences)
• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for translating dense spatial data into beautiful, readable visual products
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to bridge the gap between highly technical spatial concepts and everyday user needs

Nice to have: 

• Experience building high-level operational dashboards (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Grafana) for live tracking of SLA metrics
• Familiarity with visualizing large-scale 3D spatial data, point clouds, or high-frequency autonomous vehicle (AV) event data in a web browser
• Experience with UI/UX prototyping and wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)
• Previous experience working in an autonomous vehicle (AV), ADAS, or high-definition (HD) mapping environment
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment using Jira, Git, and CI/CD workflows for front-end deployment

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.