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Software Engineer, Simulation

Leader in autonomous ground transportation developing AI-powered technology stack for commercial trucking and public sector.
$175,000 - $230,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For Software Engineer, Simulation

Kodiak Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous trucking technology founded in 2018, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Simulation team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology, focusing on developing and maintaining simulation capabilities crucial for testing and improving their self-driving stack. The position combines hardcore C++ development with robotics and autonomous systems, offering a competitive compensation package of $175,000-$230,000 plus equity and benefits.

The role involves working at the intersection of simulation and autonomy, requiring strong technical skills in C++ programming and a deep understanding of software engineering principles. You'll be responsible for integrating simulation platforms with autonomy systems, developing new features, and creating novel evaluation metrics for measuring autonomous driving performance. This position is perfect for someone passionate about autonomous vehicles and interested in contributing to the future of transportation technology.

Located in Mountain View, CA, Kodiak offers an attractive work environment with numerous perks including catered lunches, EV charging, and a dog-friendly office. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage through top providers, flexible PTO, and various wellness benefits. The collaborative culture and opportunity to work on meaningful technology that's actively being deployed in real-world trucking operations make this an exceptional opportunity for software engineers looking to make an impact in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Working at Kodiak means joining a team that's at the forefront of autonomous trucking technology, with the distinction of being the first company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on complex technical challenges while contributing to safer and more efficient transportation solutions.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Simulation

  • Integrate simulation platform with autonomy stack
  • Engineer novel ways of testing and evaluating algorithms
  • Develop new features to improve simulation fidelity
  • Implement novel evaluation metrics for self-driving stack
  • Write maintainable, clear, and concise code
  • Coordinate with external partners for feature integration

Requirements For Software Engineer, Simulation

  • BS, MS, PhD or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science or related engineering field
  • At least 2 years of experience writing production-level C++ code
  • High standards for software quality and testing-oriented mentality
  • Good communication skills and collaborative approach
  • Proven ability to iterate quickly and work hands-on
  • Desire to learn about autonomous vehicles

Benefits For Software Engineer, Simulation

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous parental leave
  • 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)
  • 401(k)
  • Commuter benefits
  • FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Referral and patent bonuses

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