Software Engineer - Autonomous Ground Transportation

Overview

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. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. 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 candidates residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Were looking for new grads and early career Software Engineers with strong C++ skills to help build and refine our cutting-edge autonomy stack. Youll have the chance to work on real-world, safety-critical code and contribute to systems that are actively driving on the road. If youre eager to make an immediate impact on the future of transportation, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Write modern C++ in a production environment
• Collaborate with and receive mentorship from world-class engineers across perception, machine learning, planning, controls, and simulation
• Develop new features and behaviors for driverless trucks
• Optimize performance and reliability for real-time autonomous driving applications
• Embody innovation and collaboration
• Think creatively and resourcefully to solve problems
  
  

What youll bring

• C++ Coding Skills. You are a strong problem-solver and critical thinker
• Flexibility. You have the ability to work across domains on a wide range of challenges
• Curiosity. You are interested in new domains to expand your horizons as a software engineer and provide a complete system wide solution
• Great communicator. You are writing clear and concise documentation to gather feedback from across the team to find the best solution
• A team player. You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. You are interested in the performance of the entire system across engineering disciplines
  
  

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
  
  

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 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. 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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