Kodiak Robotics

Software Engineer, Controls (C++)

Mountain View, CA

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$190kDetected 4 days ago

PythonC++MATLABSpringIntellectual PropertyEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsControlsSimulink

About the role

The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector.
In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer.

Implement control and actuation strategies
Develop and test reliable, safety-critical software that controls articulated trucks driving on highways
Develop models for both onboard and simulated motion prediction
Collaborate with Planning, Hardware, Systems, and Infrastructure colleagues to advance a robust vehicle control architecture
Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Kodiak supports a range of platforms, which has given rise to a cutting-edge modular controller design.
Specify requirements and document their implementation
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.

Characterized, modeled, and simulated robotic systems
Facility with control theory, including stability analysis
Written low-level drivers for software/hardware interfacing using protocols such as CAN or ethernet
Developed efficient code running on resource-constrained embedded systems with a real-time operating system
Proficiency with Python
Proficiency with MATLAB / Simulink
Software development experience writing production-level C++
A strong background in robotics, controls, and mathematics

Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
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.

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 delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology.
This is an opportunity to develop expertise in control theory, platform characterization, and software engineering.
As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications.

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.

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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