Robotics Platform Engineer

$150,000 - $230,000/Yr

Kodiak Robotics - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mountain View, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kodiak Robotics is at the forefront of self-driving technology, specifically designed for long-haul trucks and defense applications. Our mission is to save lives and revolutionize the freight industry with our advanced autonomous systems. We pride ourselves on being recognized by commercial partners as the safest and most capable autonomous freight solution available. Our team, composed of leading experts in the self-driving sector, has developed a technology that is both deployable and scalable, featuring a unique modular hardware approach that integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure. This design optimizes perception, scalability, and maintainability, allowing us to deliver freight daily for some of the largest names in trucking and most recognizable brands across the country. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer with a focus on Onboard Infrastructure and Drivers. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with engineers from various domains to build the Kodiak real-time operating system that empowers our autonomous vehicles. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing our core infrastructure and libraries using modern C++, as well as building highly reliable and performant compute and network systems. You will work closely with next-generation LIDARs, cameras, radars, and other sensors, gathering metrics, analyzing, and optimizing the operation of Kodiak's autonomous systems. This position is crucial for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our technology as we continue to innovate in the autonomous freight space.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

• BS, MS, or equivalent in Computer Science or similar field.
• 4+ years of experience building software infrastructure in a high-scale and high-performance environment.
• 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 fertility 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.).