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 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 a Software Engineer with deep expertise in computational geometry to join our core algorithms this role youll design and implement the geometric foundations that power mission-critical systems across our stack. Youll be building a high-performance geometry library that is robust mathematically rigorous and optimized for modern hardware enabling advanced applications in autonomy simulation and beyond.
What youll do:
- Build the core library: Design implement and maintain a library of computational geometry algorithms in modern C.
- Develop primitives: Create and optimize fundamental operations such as distances intersections projections polygon operations and convex hulls for complex geometries.
- Maximize performance: Profile and optimize code for CPU architectures (especially x86) leveraging cache-efficient data layouts and instruction-level parallelism.
- Ensure reliability: Establish a testing framework to guarantee numerical stability robustness and correctness at scale.
- Enable visibility: Develop tools for visualizing debugging and validating geometric computations.
- Collaborate & integrate: Partner with other engineering teams to design clean APIs and integrate the geometry library into larger systems.
- Innovate: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods from academia and industry to tackle novel geometric challenges.
What youll bring:
- Strong background in computational geometry linear algebra and applied mathematics (MS PhD or equivalent experience).
- Expert-level modern C skills with a track record of production-quality high-performance libraries.
- Deep grasp of CPU/GPU architecture cache/memory layouts SIMD and parallel algorithms.
- A rigorous test-driven mindset with high standards for software quality and mathematical correctness.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly.
- Hands-on proactive approach to problem-solving and performance tuning.
Bonus Points:
- GPU programming experience with CUDA or OpenCL.
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript for prototyping tooling or bindings.
- Familiarity with SIMD instruction sets (AVX SSE).
- Experience with libraries like Clipper or .
- Robotics/AV background (planning mapping SLAM 3D graphics/CAD/physics sim).
What we offer:
- 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.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$150000 - $220000 USD
At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
IC
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....
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 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 a Software Engineer with deep expertise in computational geometry to join our core algorithms this role youll design and implement the geometric foundations that power mission-critical systems across our stack. Youll be building a high-performance geometry library that is robust mathematically rigorous and optimized for modern hardware enabling advanced applications in autonomy simulation and beyond.
What youll do:
- Build the core library: Design implement and maintain a library of computational geometry algorithms in modern C.
- Develop primitives: Create and optimize fundamental operations such as distances intersections projections polygon operations and convex hulls for complex geometries.
- Maximize performance: Profile and optimize code for CPU architectures (especially x86) leveraging cache-efficient data layouts and instruction-level parallelism.
- Ensure reliability: Establish a testing framework to guarantee numerical stability robustness and correctness at scale.
- Enable visibility: Develop tools for visualizing debugging and validating geometric computations.
- Collaborate & integrate: Partner with other engineering teams to design clean APIs and integrate the geometry library into larger systems.
- Innovate: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods from academia and industry to tackle novel geometric challenges.
What youll bring:
- Strong background in computational geometry linear algebra and applied mathematics (MS PhD or equivalent experience).
- Expert-level modern C skills with a track record of production-quality high-performance libraries.
- Deep grasp of CPU/GPU architecture cache/memory layouts SIMD and parallel algorithms.
- A rigorous test-driven mindset with high standards for software quality and mathematical correctness.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly.
- Hands-on proactive approach to problem-solving and performance tuning.
Bonus Points:
- GPU programming experience with CUDA or OpenCL.
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript for prototyping tooling or bindings.
- Familiarity with SIMD instruction sets (AVX SSE).
- Experience with libraries like Clipper or .
- Robotics/AV background (planning mapping SLAM 3D graphics/CAD/physics sim).
What we offer:
- 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.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$150000 - $220000 USD
At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
IC
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