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Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Real-world AI doesn’t rely on a single sensor—it learns from multiple inputs over time to form a cohesive understanding of the world. Kodiak is developing spatio-temporal AI models that integrate camera, LiDAR, and radar to enhance robustness and real-time decision-making. We are looking for engineers to build scalable multimodal intelligence that enables safe, real-world autonomy.
In This Role, You Will
- Develop multimodal AI models that integrate sensor data across time and space
- Build spatio-temporal architectures that improve long-term AI reasoning
- Research self-supervised and contrastive learning techniques to enhance adaptability
- Optimize AI models for efficient, real-time inference in dynamic environments
- Work with large-scale datasets to refine multimodal learning pipelines
- BS, MS, or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related field, or at least 2-3 years of industry experience
- Experience developing multimodal AI models that integrate LiDAR, radar, and camera data
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Strong understanding of temporal learning techniques and sequence modeling
- Passion for building AI that understands the world holistically
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
California Pay Range
$150,000 - $250,000 USD
Actual salary ranges will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
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