Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

Kodiak Robotics

San Francisco, United States
Base: $200,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
6+ years production robotics software experience
Strong modern c++ facility
Expertise in motion planning and trajectory optimization
Kodiak Robotics is recruiting a Staff Software Engineer to advance the Kodiak Driver's ability to safely handle complex real-world driving scenarios

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is recruiting a Staff Software Engineer to advance the Kodiak Driver's ability to safely handle complex real-world driving scenarios.
  • The role involves designing motion planning systems, developing long-term roadmaps, and integrating machine learning models for driverless operation.
  • Candidates will mentor junior and senior engineers while partnering cross-functionally with Perception, Controls, Systems, and Simulation teams.

Matching Summary

Kodiak Robotics is recruiting a Staff Software Engineer to advance the Kodiak Driver's ability to safely handle complex real-world driving scenarios.

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, parental leave, and various wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years production robotics software experience
  • Strong modern C++ facility
  • Expertise in motion planning and trajectory optimization
  • Experience with graph theory domains
  • Delivery of complex autonomous systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience deploying on driverless autonomous vehicles
  • Improving system performance latency throughput reliability
  • Familiarity with simulation frameworks and data-driven workflows
  • Track record of mentoring engineers
  • Leadership through ambiguous unsolved challenges

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience developing production-level robotics software
  • Strong facility with modern C++
  • Expertise in motion planning, trajectory optimization, and graph theory

Work Rights

May require US person status or citizenship verification depending on export license requirements

Sponsorship: available

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