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Senior Software Engineer, SimulationKodiak • Mountain View, CA, United States
Senior Software Engineer, Simulation

Senior Software Engineer, Simulation

Kodiak • Mountain View, CA, United States
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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.

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
  • $185,000 - $250,000 USD

    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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