Full-Time

Software Engineer

Motion Planning & Prediction

Posted on 2/6/2024

Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics

201-500 employees

Develops autonomous technology for trucking and military

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Defense

Compensation Overview

$175k - $250kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Junior, Mid

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Mountain View, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
C/C++
Requirements
  • A strong background in robotics, planning, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
  • Software development experience writing production-level C++
  • High standards for software quality and rigor, and a testing-oriented mentality
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative bent
  • Proven ability to iterate quickly and work hands-on
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement new approaches to help our trucks plan through challenging situations.
  • Translate desired driving behaviors into algorithms, code, and cost functions that make the Kodiak Driver a safe, smooth, and polite road participant
  • Predict the behavior of other actors in a way that's both accurate and improves driving performance
  • Improve the end-to-end latency of the motion planning and prediction algorithms
  • Build tools that enable us to leverage real-world logs to improve our algorithms
  • Work closely with other teams to establish interfaces and requirements
  • Invent cross-functional solutions to cutting-edge problems in autonomous-driving

Kodiak Robotics develops and commercializes autonomous technology, focusing on self-driving trucking solutions. Its main product, the kodiakDriver, is designed to operate various vehicle platforms in different environments, making it suitable for both commercial and military applications. In the commercial sector, Kodiak Robotics provides fleets and carriers with enhanced capacity and efficiency through its autonomous technology. In the military sector, it aims to improve ground operations with autonomous vehicles. The company generates revenue by selling its technology to commercial fleets and through its Partner Deployment Program, which helps partners prepare for future driverless operations. Kodiak Robotics stands out by addressing the needs of both commercial and military markets, positioning itself as a key player in the self-driving trucking industry and national security.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$233.5M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Kognic enhances data accuracy, improving autonomous system deployment and safety.
  • Partnership with Atlas Energy expands technology into new industrial applications, opening revenue streams.
  • Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council provides strategic insights, enhancing market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Aurora and Waymo could impact market share.
  • Reliance on partnerships poses risks if partners develop their own technology.
  • Regulatory hurdles for autonomous military vehicles could delay defense sector expansion.

What makes Kodiak Robotics unique

  • Kodiak Robotics specializes in dual-use autonomous technology for commercial and military sectors.
  • The kodiakDriver is a leader in self-driving trucking technology, enhancing safety and efficiency.
  • Kodiak's Partner Deployment Program aids partners in planning for driverless deployment.

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Benefits

Remote-friendly work environment

401k

Generous PTO policy

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision, & FSA plans

Family-friendly company events

Dog-friendly office

Employee-driven fitness classes

Free EV charging

Trivia & board game nights

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