Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous trucking company developing self-driving heavy vehicles and commercial logistics operations.
<div class="content-intro"><p>Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.</p></div><p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with hardware EE on design and test of high reliable hardware systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with software engineering on architecture, optimizations and reviews </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to hardware specifications to ensure test coverage and fault detection</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in hands-on hardware bring-up in the engineering lab using analyzers and probes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Debug common truck functions on the vehicles (Driver interfaces, Braking, Steering)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop software for embedded platforms (x86, ARM) in C/C++</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop software for sensors. Evaluation and production (Camera, Radar, Lidar, IMU)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop software for network devices, time synchronization experience a plus</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Programming experience in C++</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of embedded programming platforms</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of networking fundamentals</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with high speed hardware communication such as PCIe and Automotive Ethernet</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hands on.</strong> You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Great communicator.</strong> You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Passion.</strong> You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, a