Robotics Platform Engineer

About the position

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is developing an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for driverless military and long-haul trucking applications. Kodiak's unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception, scalability, and maintainability. The company autonomously delivers freight daily for its commercial customers across the Sun Belt states and for Atlas Energy in the Permian Basin. Kodiak also leverages its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. We are looking for a Software Engineer with a focus on Onboard Infrastructure and Drivers to join us and take a key role in designing and implementing our core software infrastructure.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Robust technical background. BS, MS, or equivalent, in Computer Science or similar with 4+ years of experience building software infrastructure in an environment with significant scale and performance.
• Experience reading and writing modern C++ code.
• Familiarity with using Linux to build complex software.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and PTP.
• Experience working with sensors like lidars, cameras and radars.
• Familiarity with high throughput storage and database systems.
• Knowledge of tools used for performance optimization like perf, trace tools, and memory profilers.
• Experience using Bazel for large and cross platform projects.
• A background in operating systems or build systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and 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.).