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Kodiak · 5 months ago

Applied AI Engineer – Generative AI

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level
money$150K/yr - $250K/yr
date2+ years exp

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, committed to a safer and more efficient future. The Applied AI Engineer role focuses on developing generative models to enhance AI adaptability and robustness while implementing advanced techniques for real-world applications.

Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
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Responsibilities

Develop generative models that enhance adaptability and improve AI robustness
Research and implement diffusion-based, autoregressive, and variational techniques for real-world AI applications
Apply generative methods to anticipate challenges and reinforce decision-making
Build self-improving AI pipelines that continuously refine model understanding
Optimize models for efficient, scalable, and interpretable AI decision-making

Qualification

Generative AI methodsDiffusion modelsPythonDeep learning frameworksUncertainty modelingSelf-supervised learningAdaptabilityDecision-making

Required

BS, MS, or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related field, or at least 2-3 years of industry experience
Experience with diffusion models, autoregressive learning, or generative AI methods
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
Strong understanding of uncertainty modeling and self-supervised learning
Passion for building AI that continuously adapts and learns

Benefits

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.)

Company

Kodiak

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Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.kodiak.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Kodiak has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (16)
2024 (5)
2023 (7)
2022 (3)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$494.9M
Key Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO

Leadership Team

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Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
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Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
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