Kodiak · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer, Embedded
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future. The role of the Embedded Software Engineer involves collaborating across hardware and software teams to design low-level devices that interface with truck systems, ensuring reliable operations and cutting-edge functionality.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with hardware EE on design and test of high reliable hardware systems
Collaborate with software engineering on architecture, optimizations and reviews
Contribute to hardware specifications to ensure test coverage and fault detection
Participate in hands-on hardware bring-up in the engineering lab using analyzers and probes
Debug common truck functions on the vehicles (Driver interfaces, Braking, Steering)
Develop software for embedded platforms (x86, ARM) in C/C++
Develop software for sensors. Evaluation and production (Camera, Radar, Lidar, IMU)
Develop software for network devices, time synchronization experience a plus
Qualification
Required
Strong technical background. BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
8+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry
Extensive programming experience in C++
Deep knowledge of embedded programming platforms
Good understanding of networking fundamentals
Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART
Experience with high speed hardware communication such as PCIe and Automotive Ethernet
Hands on. You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard
Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation
Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity
Benefits
Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, 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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
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.
201-500 employees
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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