Kodiak
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.
We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join us to help design, architect, implement, and maintain our simulation capabilities.
In this role, you will:
Own the integration between our simulation platform and all critical pieces of our autonomy stack
Work with our technical leads and subject matter experts to engineer novel ways of testing and evaluating our algorithms, including for edge cases and rare events
Lead the development of new features to improve the fidelity of our simulation results and implement novel evaluation metrics for measuring the performance of our self-driving stack
Write maintainable, clear, and concise code
Coordinate with our external partners to drive new features and integrate them with our internal workflows
What you’ll bring:
Strong technical background (BS, MS, PhD or equivalent professional experience) in Computer Science or a closely related engineering field
Excellent software developer with at least 5 years of experience writing production-level C++ code
High standards for software quality and rigor, and a testing-oriented mentality
Good communication skills and a collaborative bent
Proven ability to iterate quickly and work hands-on
Desire to learn about all aspects of autonomous vehicles
Bonus points if you have:
Hands-on knowledge of one or more autonomous vehicle simulators
Knowledge of modern C++ (c++14 and newer) and version control systems (e.g., git)
Practical experience in one or more fields of robotics: perception, planning, localization, modeling, control, etc.
An interest in defining autonomy metrics and evaluation strategies
Experience with modern DevOps
What we offer:
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
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
$185,000 - $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.
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We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join us to help design, architect, implement, and maintain our simulation capabilities.
In this role, you will:
Own the integration between our simulation platform and all critical pieces of our autonomy stack
Work with our technical leads and subject matter experts to engineer novel ways of testing and evaluating our algorithms, including for edge cases and rare events
Lead the development of new features to improve the fidelity of our simulation results and implement novel evaluation metrics for measuring the performance of our self-driving stack
Write maintainable, clear, and concise code
Coordinate with our external partners to drive new features and integrate them with our internal workflows
What you’ll bring:
Strong technical background (BS, MS, PhD or equivalent professional experience) in Computer Science or a closely related engineering field
Excellent software developer with at least 5 years of experience writing production-level C++ code
High standards for software quality and rigor, and a testing-oriented mentality
Good communication skills and a collaborative bent
Proven ability to iterate quickly and work hands-on
Desire to learn about all aspects of autonomous vehicles
Bonus points if you have:
Hands-on knowledge of one or more autonomous vehicle simulators
Knowledge of modern C++ (c++14 and newer) and version control systems (e.g., git)
Practical experience in one or more fields of robotics: perception, planning, localization, modeling, control, etc.
An interest in defining autonomy metrics and evaluation strategies
Experience with modern DevOps
What we offer:
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
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
$185,000 - $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.
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