Senior Autonomy Engineer, Perception

Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Mountain View, California, United States
Base: $180,000 - $225,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
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State estimation and sensor fusion
Multi-object tracking expertise
C++ programming proficiency
** Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer specializing in perception to enhance their autonomous driving technology. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in state estimation and sensor fusion, with strong programming skills, particularly in C++. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative work environment. **

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead the advancement of learned scene estimation solutions for their autonomous trucking platform.
  • The role requires fusing data from multiple sensor modalities including camera, radar, lidar, thermal, and IMU to improve perception performance.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive compensation package including equity, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits through Kaiser Permanente and Cigna.

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** Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer specializing in perception to enhance their autonomous driving technology. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in state estimation and sensor fusion, with strong programming skills, particularly in C++. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative work environment. **

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $225,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State estimation and sensor fusion
  • Multi-object tracking expertise
  • C++ programming proficiency
  • Deep learning and AI models
  • High-reliability software engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with lidar and radar modalities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build infrastructure from scratch
  • Curiosity for new domains
  • Creative problem-solving approach

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS with 5+ years industry experience
  • PhD with 3+ years academic or industry experience
  • US person status or citizenship verification required

Work Rights

Must satisfy US person status or citizenship requirements

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