Kodiak Robotics

Software Engineer, Embedded

Kodiak Robotics$150K — $210K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience in software development, preferably in automotive or aerospace
  • Extensive experience in C++ programming
  • Deep knowledge of embedded programming platforms
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Familiarity with low level hardware buses like I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART
  • Hands-on experience with on-vehicle debugging and subsystem analysis
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills
  • Passion for autonomous vehicles and their societal impact

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with hardware engineers on high-reliability hardware system design and testing
  • Partner with software teams to enhance system architecture and optimize performance
  • Contribute to hardware specifications to ensure comprehensive testing and fault detection
  • Participate in hands-on hardware testing using analyzers and probes
  • Debug essential truck systems including driver interfaces, braking, and steering
  • Develop software for various embedded platforms using C/C++
  • Create software solutions for sensor evaluation and production, including cameras, radar, and lidar

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with infertility coverage
  • Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
  • Centrally located office in Mountain View, CA
  • Dog-friendly office with perks like free lunch and a stocked kitchen
  • Long and short-term disability insurance, life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, gym access, and more
  • Fidelity 401(k) plan
  • Commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSA) available
  • Various incentives such as referral and patent bonuses
Full Job Description
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with a background in embedded systems who is passionate to ship mission critical software. The role will collaborate across hardware and software teams to design the low level devices that interface with our truck systems, ensure reliable operations of large robots, and develop cutting edge functionality to real customers. The role will bring the best of modern software engineering to ensure a high level of safety and performance.

In this role, you will:
  • 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

What you'll bring:
  • 2+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry
  • Programming experience in C++
  • Knowledge of embedded programming platforms
  • 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
  • BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

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
  • 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.)


The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range

$150,000-$210,000 USD

About Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics is a startup that is developing autonomous trucks for long-haul freight transportation. The company was founded in 2018 by Don Burnette and Paz Eshel, both former employees of the self-driving truck company Otto. Kodiak's trucks use a combination of sensors, cameras, and software to navigate highways and other roads without a human driver. The company has raised $40 million in funding from investors including Battery Ventures and CRV. Kodiak is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has a testing facility in North Texas.
Learn more about Kodiak Robotics
Size
101 employees
Market Cap
$347.1 million
Industry
Net Income
-$133.1 million
Founded
2016
NASDAQ

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