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Kodiak Robotics

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a focus on robotics platforms to join us and take a key role in building our state of the art robotics platforms. You will work directly with the latest and greatest actuators, sensors, and compute devices to build a flexible ecosystem ready to drive any vehicle. This role will give you the opportunity to test and deploy complex robots for real customers.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with engineers across multiple domains to build the Kodiak real-time operating system that empowers our robots
Design and implement our core infrastructure and libraries using modern C++
Build highly reliable and highly performant compute and network systems
Work closely with next generation LIDARs, cameras, radars, and other sensors
Gather metrics, analyze, and optimize the operation of Kodiak autonomous systems

Requirements:

Robust technical background. BS, MS, or equivalent, in Computer Science or similar with 3+ years of experience building software infrastructure in an environment with significant scale and performance
Experience reading and writing modern C++ code
Familiarity with using Linux to build complex software

Nice to have:

Understanding of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and PTP
Experience working with sensors like lidars, cameras and radars
Familiarity with high throughput storage and database systems
Knowledge of tools used for performance optimization like perf, trace tools, and memory profilers
Experience using Bazel for large and cross platform projects
A background in operating systems or build systems

What we offer:

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.)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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