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Senior Onboard Infrastructure Software Engineer

Founded in 2018, Kodiak Robotics is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, developing AI-powered technology for commercial trucking and public sector applications.
$150,000 - $230,000
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Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For Senior Onboard Infrastructure Software Engineer

Kodiak Robotics, a pioneering force in autonomous ground transportation since 2018, is seeking a Senior Onboard Infrastructure Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role sits at the intersection of autonomous vehicles, robotics, and cutting-edge software development, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of commercial trucking.

The position demands expertise in modern C++ programming and Linux systems, with a focus on building robust infrastructure for autonomous vehicles. You'll be working with state-of-the-art sensors including LIDARs, cameras, and radars, while developing high-performance computing and network systems that power Kodiak's autonomous truck fleet.

The role offers an exciting blend of challenges, from optimizing real-time operating systems to implementing core infrastructure libraries. You'll be collaborating across multiple engineering domains, directly contributing to technology that's already making real-world impact - Kodiak recently became the first company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $150,000 to $230,000, plus equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Based in Mountain View, CA, the company offers a hybrid work environment with attractive perks including catered lunches, EV charging, and a dog-friendly office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced software engineers who want to work on meaningful technology that's actively transforming the transportation industry. You'll be joining a company that's not only leading in commercial applications but also developing autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense, offering diverse and challenging projects to work on.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Onboard Infrastructure Software Engineer

  • Collaborate with engineers across multiple domains to build the Kodiak real-time operating system
  • Design and implement core infrastructure and libraries using modern C++
  • Build highly reliable and highly performant compute and network systems
  • Work with next generation LIDARs, cameras, radars, and other sensors
  • Gather metrics, analyze, and optimize the operation of Kodiak autonomous systems

Requirements For Senior Onboard Infrastructure Software Engineer

Linux
  • BS, MS, or equivalent in Computer Science or similar
  • 5+ years of experience building software infrastructure
  • Experience reading and writing modern C++ code
  • Familiarity with using Linux to build complex software

Benefits For Senior Onboard Infrastructure Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Commuter Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Free catered lunch
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

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