Kodiak · 3 months ago
Software Engineer, Computational Geometry (Autonomy)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yrKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer future. They are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in computational geometry to design and implement a high-performance geometry library for mission-critical systems in autonomy and simulation.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Build the core library: Design, implement, and maintain a library of computational geometry algorithms in modern C++
Develop primitives: Create and optimize fundamental operations, such as distances, intersections, projections, polygon operations, and convex hulls, for complex geometries
Maximize performance: Profile and optimize code for CPU architectures (especially x86), leveraging cache-efficient data layouts, and instruction-level parallelism
Ensure reliability: Establish a testing framework to guarantee numerical stability, robustness, and correctness at scale
Enable visibility: Develop tools for visualizing, debugging, and validating geometric computations
Collaborate & integrate: Partner with other engineering teams to design clean APIs and integrate the geometry library into larger systems
Innovate: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods from academia and industry to tackle novel geometric challenges
Qualification
Required
Strong background in computational geometry, linear algebra, and applied mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
Expert-level modern C++ skills with a track record of production-quality, high-performance libraries
Deep grasp of CPU/GPU architecture, cache/memory layouts, SIMD, and parallel algorithms
A rigorous, test-driven mindset with high standards for software quality and mathematical correctness
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly
Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and performance tuning
Preferred
GPU programming experience with CUDA or OpenCL
Proficiency in Python or TypeScript for prototyping, tooling, or bindings
Familiarity with SIMD instruction sets (AVX, SSE)
Experience with libraries like Clipper or Boost.Geometry
Robotics/AV background (planning, mapping, SLAM, 3D graphics/CAD/physics sim)
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.)
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
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