Senior Autonomy Engineer, Perception

Kodiak Robotics

Mountain View, California, United States
Base: $180,000 - $235,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
State estimation and sensor fusion expertise
Multi-object tracking algorithm development
C++ programming with high-reliability focus
Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead the advancement of learned scene estimation solutions for their autonomous driver stack

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead the advancement of learned scene estimation solutions for their autonomous driver stack.
  • The role involves fusing data from multiple modalities including cameras, radar, lidar, thermal sensors, and IMUs to improve perception performance.
  • Candidates will benefit from competitive compensation including equity, bonuses, comprehensive health plans, and flexible PTO policies.

Matching Summary

Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to lead the advancement of learned scene estimation solutions for their autonomous driver stack.

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $235,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State estimation and sensor fusion expertise
  • Multi-object tracking algorithm development
  • C++ programming with high-reliability focus
  • Fusion of camera, radar, lidar, thermal, IMU data
  • Deep learning and learned scene estimation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with behavior prediction models
  • Strong scientific evaluation and metrics skills
  • Ability to build infrastructure from scratch
  • Creative problem-solving in collaborative teams
  • Clear technical design documentation skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

US person status or citizenship verification may be required

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