We are looking for an experienced Controls Software Engineer who is passionate about safety-critical systems to join our Motion Planning & Controls team.
In this role, you will:- Be responsible for designing and implementing our feedback, control, and actuation strategies using both established & novel techniques
- Architect, develop, and test reliable, redundant, and safety-critical software that controls fully-loaded trucks driving on the road
- Characterize the vehicle platform (e.g., steering, braking, throttle/engine management, dynamics) to develop models that can be used for precise motion planning, simulation, and controls
- Work on fundamental problems in redundant actuation, degraded operation, and fail-safe control
- Collaborate with other teams at Kodiak (e.g. hardware, motion planning, and systems engineering) to deliver a robust vehicle control architecture (for example: requirement specifications, test plans, test documentation, and implemented testing at all levels of integration)
What you'll bring:- A strong background in robotics, controls, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
- Developed, tested, and tuned controllers for mobile autonomous robots, ideally trucks, cars, or flying vehicles
- Performed system identification, modeling, simulation, or other characterization for systems with complex dynamics
- A strong theoretical foundation paired with practical experience in controls, system modeling, and/or redundant architectures
- A focus on end-to-end vehicle safety
- Software development experience writing production-level C or C++
Bonus points if you have:- Experience with software design and implementation in safety-critical domains (e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical, etc)
- Written low-level drivers for software/hardware interfacing using protocols such as CAN or ethernet
- Written efficient code running on resource-constrained embedded systems with a real-time operating system
- Experience with formal verification methods, writing requirements, and systems engineering processes
- Comfortable with Python, Matlab/Simulink, or other simulation/analysis tools used in feedback system design
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
$190,000-$230,000 USD
