Software Engineer, Computational Geometry Jobs

Kodiak Robotics

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

150000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Software Engineer with deep expertise in computational geometry to join our core algorithms team. In this role, you’ll design and implement the geometric foundations that power mission-critical systems across our stack. You’ll be building a high-performance geometry library that is robust, mathematically rigorous, and optimized for modern hardware, enabling advanced applications in autonomy, simulation, and beyond.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

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)

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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