Autonomy Systems Software Engineer

Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

San Francisco Bay Area, United States
On-site
First-principles analysis for safe driving
Develop requirements for perception, planning, control
Identify system edge cases
Kodiak Robotics is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, committed to a safer and more efficient future

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, committed to a safer and more efficient future.
  • This role involves deriving requirements from first-principles for safe driving behavior, supporting safety claims for autonomous trucks.
  • Responsibilities include collaborating with autonomy teams, identifying edge cases, providing analysis for system design trade-offs, and supporting various testing phases.

Matching Summary

Kodiak Robotics is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, committed to a safer and more efficient future.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • first-principles analysis for safe driving
  • develop requirements for perception, planning, control
  • identify system edge cases
  • support system design trade-offs
  • kinematics, dynamics, system modeling
  • strong programming in Python, MATLAB, C++, C
  • probability and statistics foundation

Nice-to-have

  • develop simulation scenarios
  • support track and road testing
  • understanding of redundancy strategies

Key Requirements

  • Hands-on work across sensor fusion, machine learning, computer vision, motion planning, control systems
  • Working knowledge of autonomy system architectures
  • Exposure to safety-critical standards (ISO 26262, DO-178, IEC 61508)
  • Experience with safety analysis methodologies (FTA, FMEA, HARA)

Work Rights

Not specified

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