Kodiak · 3 months ago
Software Engineer, Localization
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$180K/yr - $215K/yrKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation focused on creating a safer and more efficient future. They are seeking a Localization Engineer to develop and integrate navigation and pose estimation algorithms, optimize sensor fusion, and evaluate sensor performance for their autonomous trucking technology.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and integrate onboard navigation and pose estimation algorithms
Optimize sensor fusion and pose estimation using IMU, camera, and lidar sensors
Develop visual and lidar odometry algorithms
Develop navigation metrics for evaluating algorithms specifically for the autonomous trucking domain
Troubleshoot, problem solve, innovate, create, and collaborate
Evaluate sensor performance and optimize sensor selection
Verify correct sensor calibrations, settings, and uncertainty characterizations
Qualification
Required
Strong technical background. BS, MS or PhD with academic or industry experience in building navigation, localization, and odometry systems
Skilled in C++ and strong problem-solving skills
Strong software engineering skills and experience building high-reliability deployed applications. You write well-designed, highly maintainable code. Code is your craft
Experience with IMUs, and wrangling IMU data, especially in the automotive domain
Experience with computer vision, visual odometry, and/or odometry from point clouds
Solid understanding of metrics, data analysis, and scientific evaluation
A team player. You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. You are interested in the performance of the entire system across engineering disciplines
Ability to build and iterate quickly. You enjoy working fast and smart, and you are comfortable in defining and building lasting infrastructure components from scratch
Hands on. Curious. Flexible. Interested in new domains to expand your horizons and provide a complete system wide solution
Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise design documentation to gather feedback from across the team to find the best solution
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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