Kodiak · 5 months ago
Software Engineer, Behavior & Motion Planning
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yrKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to improve the Kodiak Driver's ability to handle challenging road conditions through innovative planning and motion algorithms.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and implement new approaches to help our trucks plan through challenging situations
Translate desired driving behaviors into algorithms, code, and cost functions that make the Kodiak Driver a safe, smooth, and polite road participant
Predict the behavior of other actors in a way that's both accurate and improves driving performance
Improve the end-to-end latency of the motion planning and prediction algorithms
Build tools that enable us to leverage real-world logs to improve our algorithms
Work closely with other teams to establish interfaces and requirements
Invent cross-functional solutions to cutting-edge problems in autonomous-driving
Qualification
Required
A strong background in robotics, planning, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
Software development experience writing production-level C++
High standards for software quality and rigor, and a testing-oriented mentality
Good communication skills and a collaborative bent
Proven ability to iterate quickly and work hands-on
Preferred
Written software that has run on real robots
Knowledge of modern C++ (c++14 and newer) and version control systems (e.g., git)
An understanding of both classic and state-of-the-art approaches to motion planning, trajectory optimization, optimal control, system modeling, etc
A desire to collaborate with other teams outside of planning
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
Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
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
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
Founded in 2018
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey 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
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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