Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics

Senior Software Engineer, Controls (Simulation)

Mountain View, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$260kDetected 1 day ago
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware.
  • Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense.
  • In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Build a safety case for driverless operation
  • Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • 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.

Compensation

  • California Pay Range
  • $190,000 - $260,000 USD

Benefits

  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
  • Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview.

Company info

  • 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.
  • By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process.
  • Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move.
  • Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
  • The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology.
  • As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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-rel

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