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Latitude AI

Automated driving systems for Ford vehicles

Real Estate & Workplace Services Coordinator 1

ContractUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's, Incomplete
Greenville, SC, USA
In PersonSupports operations from the Greenville facilities; also remotely supports operations across other Latitude sites.
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management, Environmental Health & Safety

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree and two years of employment experience, an associate's degree and four years of employment experience, or a high school diploma or GED equivalent and six years of employment experience are required. Relevant experience may include warehousing, asset management, customer-facing retail, or supervisory roles.
  • Three to five years of building facilities experience.
  • Willingness to be available after hours and in emergency situations.
  • Ability to independently navigate complex issues, demonstrate problem-solving skills, streamline processes, and maintain strong attention to detail.
  • Working knowledge of IT assets, hardware components, vehicle parts, and similar product categories.
  • Ability to work independently, self-manage priorities, meet defined key performance indicators and service-level agreements, troubleshoot issues, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and systems such as Jira, Insight, Fleetio, NetSuite, ShipStation, and Envoy, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and facility operations.
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Support daily facility operations across Palo Alto sites, address routine maintenance requests, and troubleshoot building issues in coordination with Ford facility leads and vendors.
  • Assist with vendor and contractor management, including scheduling, scope verification, quality control, and invoice and purchase order coordination for facilities-related services.
  • Take direction from Facilities team leads on prioritizing daily tasks while exercising independent judgment to resolve routine issues without escalation.
  • Assist with space planning and moves, additions, and changes as the organization scales.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance and facility inspections to maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of facilities.
  • Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of facility policies and procedures in alignment with company risk tolerance and regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Support event planning, space setup, vendor services, and onsite operational needs.
  • Escalate issues and coordinate follow-up repairs as needed.
  • Monitor inventory and manage supply ordering from vendors for local sites.
  • Manage inbound shipments by receiving, verifying, and distributing goods via Envoy; reconcile purchase orders in NetSuite and resolve discrepancies with cross-functional teams; coordinate carrier deliveries; and distribute USPS mail using the distribution database.
  • Coordinate, distribute, and assign all inbound and outbound assets at the Greenville location, serving as inventory clerk for onsite bench, vehicle, and fleet teams.
  • Execute cycle-counting requests, highlight risks, and report inconsistencies to leadership.
  • Coordinate inbound freight scheduling and independently receive deliveries using lift-gate and pallet equipment; prepare, palletize, and secure shipments; and complete required bill of lading documentation, including NMFC and freight classification.
  • Execute end-to-end outbound shipping operations for the Greenville location, including secure packaging, regulatory compliance, and proactive issue resolution.
  • Manage and track Jira tickets from intake through closure, ensuring timely updates, accurate documentation, and adherence to service-level agreements; use workflow automations, communicate with stakeholders, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Support management of badging access control and CCTV and camera systems, including provisioning, access-group management, credential issuance, troubleshooting, and periodic access audits.
  • Provide physical security support and coverage as needed, including welcoming visitors and supporting interview candidates.
  • Manage and support visitor-management protocols and systems to ensure appropriate controls for contractors, vendors, and guests accessing secure or sensitive areas.
  • Support development, documentation, and maintenance of physical security policies and procedures in alignment with company risk tolerance and regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Support workplace safety compliance, including documentation, policy development, and implementation.
  • Coordinate and support safety audits and inspections, tracking corrective actions and remediation through completion.
  • Support development and delivery of safety training and communications to employees.
  • Create and maintain accurate records for compliance reporting.
  • Provide prompt service and accurate information in interactions with internal customers, team members, and external partners.
  • Manage tickets in accordance with policies and procedures, including ad hoc updates.
  • Escalate and flag issues when necessary to ensure areas of accountability are met.
  • Use system automations to provide a consistent, streamlined experience for ticket participants.
  • Regularly monitor, update, troubleshoot, and close tickets according to defined standards to meet metrics and service-level agreements.
  • Lead cross-functional projects with accuracy and ownership and limited management support.
  • Proactively manage project scope, schedule, and budget with limited oversight.
  • Provide clear, transparent updates to stakeholders throughout project execution.
  • Participate in and support internal cross-training initiatives.
  • Build capability and coverage across REWS responsibilities, including shipping, receiving, and asset management.
  • Contribute to team resilience and continuity planning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in similar research and development environments.
  • Experience with service ticketing platforms, shipping software, warehouse management systems, and asset control systems.
  • Forklift certification.

About the company

Latitude AI is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary focused on developing automated driving technologies for Ford vehicles. It works by integrating advanced autonomous driving systems into Ford’s vehicle lineup to enable hands-free, eyes-off driver assistance, leveraging sensors, software, and Ford’s manufacturing scale. The company is distinguished by combining startup agility with the manufacturing and scale capabilities of a major automaker and by serving millions of Ford customers with enhanced driving experiences. Latitude AI’s goal is to make driving safer, reduce driver stress, and increase enjoyment while giving drivers time back on their journeys.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Ford says Latitude AI is launching hands-free driving on the 2027 UEV platform.
  • Latitude AI's headcount reached 527 in March 2026, with 91 job postings.
  • Apple Maps integration strengthens routing, charging, and road-level data for BlueCruise development.

What critics are saying

  • NTSB linked two 2024 BlueCruise fatalities to driver overreliance and weak monitoring.
  • NHTSA's 2025 BlueCruise probe remains open after stationary-vehicle detection failures.
  • If BlueCruise branding collapses after another fatal crash, Latitude AI loses its launch vehicle.

What makes Latitude AI unique

  • Ford owns Latitude AI, aligning autonomy software, vehicle hardware, and manufacturing scale.
  • Latitude AI is building Ford's Large Driving Model from millions of real-world miles.
  • 2027 UEV integration ties Apple Maps, BlueCruise, and Latitude AI into one stack.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Medical Leave
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

Test Miles
Jul 29th, 2026
Ford $30,000 EV truck will have Apple Maps built in.

Ford $30,000 EV truck will have Apple Maps built in. July 29, 2026 The Ford $30,000 EV truck is getting Apple Maps before Ford has even revealed its name. Beginning with the Universal Electric Vehicle platform in 2027, Ford plans to embed Apple's navigation directly into the vehicle, with no connected iPhone required. That matters because built-in navigation can feel like the part of a new car designed by someone who has never been lost. Ford is betting that familiar maps, real-time traffic, natural-language directions and EV routing will make its affordable electric pickup easier to live with. It also turns the dashboard into another Apple-versus-Google contest. Ford is giving the native mapping job on its new EV platform to Apple while keeping CarPlay. This is not the Apple Car. It is Apple moving deeper into automobiles by supplying software for someone else's truck. You may also enjoy this Ford Video: Apple Maps will work without an iPhone. Apple and Ford say the system will use Apple's new MapKit for Automotive software. The navigation experience will appear directly on Ford's displays with turn-by-turn guidance, traffic and incident information, detailed place searches and route choices. Because Apple Maps is embedded in the vehicle, the native navigation will not require a connected iPhone. CarPlay will remain available for drivers who prefer to mirror their phone, so Ford is not forcing buyers into a single experience. The EV features may matter more than the logo. Ford says the system will include intelligent electric-vehicle routing and battery preconditioning. The truck can plan around charging and prepare its battery before a stop, which can improve charging performance when conditions allow. Apple also says it will not collect location details or vehicle-map activity in a way tied to an individual driver. Ford $30,000 EV truck gets more than navigation. The map data will do more than help drivers find lunch. Ford plans to use road-level Apple Maps information to help develop its next-generation BlueCruise hands-free highway system. Ford-owned Latitude AI is developing automated-driving technology expected to debut on the Universal Electric Vehicle platform in 2027. Ford says Apple's mapping information can support a smoother on-ramp-to-off-ramp hands-free experience. That does not make the pickup self-driving. BlueCruise is a driver-assistance system, and the driver must remain attentive and ready to take control. The notable change is that mapping data, vehicle sensors and software are being designed together from the start. Why Apple Maps matters in a google-heavy market. Drivers may wonder why Ford chose Apple Maps instead of Google Maps. Ford has not presented the decision as a rejection of Google, but the choice gives Apple a major position in an affordable vehicle program. For Apple, this is a clever automotive strategy. Building an entire car is expensive and unforgiving. Supplying navigation, a privacy framework and road-level data lets Apple shape the driving experience without putting its badge on the hood. Ford gets a familiar consumer brand attached to a truck intended to make EVs feel less intimidating. Adding recognizable navigation and hands-free technology makes a $30,000 electric pickup sound less like a stripped-down price special and more like a mainstream product. The $30,000 price is still a target. Ford says the first Universal Electric Vehicle platform model will be a midsize, four-door electric pickup assembled at Louisville Assembly Plant and reaching customers in 2027. The company has targeted a starting price of about $30,000. That figure is not a final window sticker. Ford has not announced the truck's production name, EPA range, towing capacity, charging speed, trim structure or destination charge. Those details will determine whether the pickup is genuinely affordable or begins with one difficult-to-find entry model. Still, Ford is not presenting affordability as an excuse for bargain-basement software. The truck is supposed to combine a low starting price, useful EV routing and increasingly capable hands-free driving. The next thing to watch is whether Ford can deliver the truck near $30,000, make charging simple and keep the most useful technology from disappearing behind expensive trims or subscriptions.

Electric Cars Report
Jul 28th, 2026
Ford to integrate Apple Maps into affordable EVs starting in 2027.

Ford to integrate Apple Maps into affordable EVs starting in 2027. Ford has confirmed a new partnership with Apple that will bring Apple Maps directly into its next-generation affordable electric vehicles, marking a significant step forward in connected EV technology. Beginning with Ford's new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform in 2027, the built-in navigation system will be powered by Apple Maps, delivering an integrated experience that does not require drivers to own an iPhone. The announcement also confirms that Apple CarPlay will remain available, allowing customers to continue using their preferred smartphone interface while benefiting from Apple Maps as the vehicle's native navigation solution. Apple Maps becomes native navigation for Ford EVs. The collaboration is built around Apple's new MapKit for Automotive SDK, which enables automakers to integrate Apple Maps directly into their infotainment systems while customising the interface to match the design of their vehicles. Ford's upcoming EVs will feature a navigation system that includes: - Turn-by-turn guidance using natural language. - Real-time traffic and incident updates. - Intelligent destination search with detailed place information. - Dynamic route planning based on live road conditions. - EV-specific routing with charging stops when needed. For electric vehicle owners, one of the most valuable features will be intelligent EV routing. The system can calculate charging stops along a journey, display charger availability in real time, estimate remaining battery range and automatically precondition the battery before arriving at a compatible charging station. Battery preconditioning helps optimise charging speeds, reducing time spent plugged in during long-distance trips. Apple has steadily expanded its EV capabilities in recent years, and Ford plans to take advantage of the platform's deeper vehicle integration to create a more seamless ownership experience. Apple Maps data will power next-generation BlueCruise. The partnership extends beyond navigation. Ford will also use Apple Maps' detailed road-level mapping data to support development of its next-generation BlueCruise hands-free driving system. The goal is to create an even smoother "on-ramp-to-off-ramp" driving experience by combining Apple's mapping information with Ford's own autonomous driving technology. Development is being led by Latitude AI, Ford's wholly owned autonomous driving subsidiary. The team consists of around 600 engineers specialising in machine learning, robotics and software development. Latitude AI is building the Ford Large Driving Model, an advanced AI system trained using millions of miles of real-world driving data. Ford says designing both the hardware and software in-house will allow its driver-assistance technology to scale efficiently across future vehicle line-ups while keeping costs under control. Affordable Ford EVs begin in 2027. Apple Maps will debut on Ford's new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, a modular architecture designed to underpin a family of affordable electric vehicles. The first model is expected to arrive in 2027 as a midsize electric pickup with a starting price of around $30,000. Ford CEO Jim Farley says the vehicle is intended to make advanced technology more accessible without sacrificing capability. Although Ford has not officially revealed the truck's name, industry speculation suggests it could revive the Ranchero badge after the company filed a trademark application in 2025. Prototype vehicles have already been spotted testing, revealing an unusually steeply raked A-pillar design for a pickup truck. Multiple powertrain and battery options expected. Early reports indicate the electric pickup will initially be offered in rear-wheel-drive form using a permanent-magnet electric motor. A dual-motor all-wheel-drive version is also expected, adding an induction motor to power the front axle. Ford is reportedly planning to offer several battery pack options, allowing buyers to choose between a lower purchase price or extended driving range. The truck is expected to be sold exclusively as a four-door crew cab. The same UEV Platform is also expected to underpin additional electric SUVs and trucks in the coming years, although Ford has yet to announce the full model lineup. Ford and Apple aim to raise the standard for EV software. The new partnership reflects a growing trend among automakers to improve the in-car software experience by working with established technology companies rather than developing every feature internally. By embedding Apple Maps directly into its affordable EV platform, Ford aims to deliver a navigation system that is easier to use while enhancing charging convenience, route planning and hands-free driving capabilities. Combined with the next evolution of BlueCruise and Ford's in-house AI development through Latitude AI, the company's upcoming affordable EV platform promises to offer advanced technology previously reserved for more expensive vehicles. With the first model arriving in 2027, Ford is positioning its next generation of electric vehicles to compete not only on price but also on software, connectivity and driver assistance.

Buzzwords News
Jul 23rd, 2026
Ford to use Apple Maps software in self-driving tech for new EV platform.

Ford to use Apple Maps software in self-driving tech for new EV platform. Jul 23, 2026 - 12:17 Ford is planning to integrate Apple software into its next-generation fleet of electric vehicles, which will in turn help power hands-free driving technology. Apple and Ford announced Thursday that Apple Maps will be included in the automakers' new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform through the use of Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK. Ford's UEV will debut with a mid-size electric in 2027, and buyers won't need a separate Apple subscription to use the software in the vehicle. The UEV will harness that tech to give drivers turn-by-turn directions with the use of natural language, giving them real-time traffic and incident information, as well as a search function that uses detailed place cards and routing options. The partnership will also see Ford use road-level data from Apple Maps in the development of the company's next-generation BlueCruise hands-free driving capability, as well as its in-house autonomous driving tech. Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK provides road-level information to help automakers develop self-driving technologies, and the company said the tool uses the same privacy practices as Apple Maps - noting that it doesn't collect users' location details and activity in a way that can be linked to the individual user. "Apple Maps delivers the best map experience in the world, and we're excited to bring the power of Maps' navigation technology to Ford's innovative Universal Electric Vehicle Platform," said Eddy Cue, Apple's SVP of services and health. "With our new MapKit for Automotive SDK, we're bringing Maps further into drivers' daily lives, giving them an incredibly accurate and easy-to-use navigation system that is seamlessly integrated into Ford vehicles," Cue added. Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the company's next midsize EV will be priced around $30,000 and "redefines what advanced technology can be - simple, useful, and truly attainable for more customers." "We're proud to embed Apple Maps' navigation and mapping technology directly into our Universal Electric Vehicle Platform alongside our Ford app, a full suite of software, and next-generation BlueCruise, all enabled by a new zonal architecture," Farley said. "Apple Maps has delivered a world-class product, and we're honored to be among the first to embed it directly into a vehicle, helping define intuitive, capable driving," he added. Latitude AI, Ford's wholly owned subsidiary focused on autonomous driving, is developing the company's in-house advanced driving system. The Ford Large Driving Model supports a range of self-driving capabilities and has been derived from millions of miles of real-world driving data, the company said. Ford and Latitude are designing both the hardware and software to be easily scalable across the automaker's lineup of vehicles. The company indicated that work "is vital to Ford and Latitude's mission of democratizing autonomy and delivering a compelling experience at an attainable price point on the UEV Platform."

Ford
Jul 23rd, 2026
Apple Maps to power the navigation experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform.

Apple Maps to power the navigation experience for the Ford Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. Apple and Ford today announced that Apple Maps will be integrated directly into Ford's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform through Apple's new MapKit for Automotive SDK. Coming to Ford's UEV Platform in 2027, this integration will deliver a beautiful and easy-to-use navigation experience powered by Apple Maps directly to the vehicle's displays. Road-level Maps information will also enable Ford's Latitude AI team to build a seamless hands-free driving experience. Leveraging Apple's new MapKit for Automotive SDK, Ford's UEV Platform will offer drivers turn-by-turn directions using natural language, real-time traffic and incident information, intuitive search featuring detailed place cards, and routing options to help users easily find the best route to their destination. Additionally, Ford UEV drivers will benefit from an intelligent EV routing functionality, including battery preconditioning. Ford will also use road-level information from Apple Maps as part of the development of its next-generation BlueCruise hands-free highway driving capability to deliver a more seamless on-ramp-to-off-ramp experience. "Apple Maps delivers the best map experience in the world, and we're excited to bring the power of Maps' navigation technology to Ford's innovative Universal Electric Vehicle Platform," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services and Health. "With our new MapKit for Automotive SDK, we're bringing Maps further into drivers' daily lives, giving them an incredibly accurate and easy-to-use navigation system that is seamlessly integrated into Ford vehicles." "Our new midsize electric vehicle will be priced around $30,000 and redefines what advanced technology can be - simple, useful, and truly attainable for more customers," said Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company's CEO. "We're proud to embed Apple Maps' navigation and mapping technology directly into our Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, giving customers the ultimate navigation experience alongside our Ford app, a full suite of software, and next-generation BlueCruise, all enabled by a new zonal architecture. Apple Maps has delivered a world-class product, and we're honored to be among the first to embed it directly into a vehicle, helping define intuitive, capable driving." Development of Ford's next-generation self-driving technology is led by Latitude AI, Ford's wholly owned autonomy subsidiary of 600 machine learning, robotics, and software experts, who are building Ford's proprietary in-house advanced driving system (ADAS). Latitude is developing the Ford Large Driving Model, which supports a spectrum of self-driving capabilities, all derived from millions of miles of real-world driving data. Ford and Latitude design both the hardware and the software, making Ford's self-driving technology highly efficient and easily scalable across the Ford lineup. This is vital to Ford and Latitude's mission of democratizing autonomy and delivering a compelling experience at an attainable price point on the UEV Platform.