Staff Software Engineer, Embedded

Kodiak • San Francisco, CA

97d • $190,000 - $250,000

About The Position

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. We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with a background in embedded systems who understands how 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 provide 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.

Requirements

• Strong technical background. BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry
• Extensive programming experience in C++
• Deep knowledge of embedded programming platforms
• Good 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree