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 Senior Camera Engineer to lead the design and development of Kodiaks camera sensing pipeline. This is a hands-on role for someone who deeply understands camera hardware ISP tuning compression drivers and how sensor data is used in modern computer vision and ML this role you will be tasked with optimizing a camera pipeline for ML consumption - you will own the camera pipeline from pixel to compute - including camera selection and configuration testing IQ tuning and working closely with perception ML and software teams to build a robust scalable Kodiak driver.
In this role you will:
- Own camera-based perception pipelines from sensor selection to production deployment
- Evaluate and select camera sensors modules and optics based on system and application requirements
- Tune and optimize ISP pipelines (image quality color HDR noise latency synchronization) for machine and human consumption
- Work with perception and software teams to deploy next-generation camera system
- Run hands on testing in the field to troubleshoot camera system issues and test next-gen hardware
- Debug camera issues across the from sensor to ISP
- Drive design decisions around compression and sensor synchronization
- Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners
- Research and evaluate emerging imaging technologies
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related field
- 7 years of experience in camera computer vision or perception engineering
- Strong experience with testing and selecting camera sensors and complete camera modules
- Understanding of image signal processing (ISP) pipelines familiarity with auto white balance auto exposure tone mapping and how ISP tuning affects downstream perception
- Basic understanding of computer vision and ML fundamentals
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying camera pipelines for robotics
- Basic software engineering skills in C and/or Python
- Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware systems and software teams
Nice to haves:
- Experience in robotics autonomous systems AR/VR or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Experience with challenging imaging conditions and understanding of how image quality maps to perception performance
- Experience with camera system integration understanding data interfaces bandwidth constraints latency requirements and how imaging subsystems integrate into larger robotic platforms.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays 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 through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
- 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
$160000 - $195000 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:
Senior 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 Senior Camera Engineer to lead the design and development of Kodiaks camera sensing pipeline. This is a hands-on role for someone who deeply understands camera hardware ISP tuning compression drivers and how sensor data is used in modern computer vision and ML this role you will be tasked with optimizing a camera pipeline for ML consumption - you will own the camera pipeline from pixel to compute - including camera selection and configuration testing IQ tuning and working closely with perception ML and software teams to build a robust scalable Kodiak driver.
In this role you will:
- Own camera-based perception pipelines from sensor selection to production deployment
- Evaluate and select camera sensors modules and optics based on system and application requirements
- Tune and optimize ISP pipelines (image quality color HDR noise latency synchronization) for machine and human consumption
- Work with perception and software teams to deploy next-generation camera system
- Run hands on testing in the field to troubleshoot camera system issues and test next-gen hardware
- Debug camera issues across the from sensor to ISP
- Drive design decisions around compression and sensor synchronization
- Manage relationships with suppliers and external partners
- Research and evaluate emerging imaging technologies
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related field
- 7 years of experience in camera computer vision or perception engineering
- Strong experience with testing and selecting camera sensors and complete camera modules
- Understanding of image signal processing (ISP) pipelines familiarity with auto white balance auto exposure tone mapping and how ISP tuning affects downstream perception
- Basic understanding of computer vision and ML fundamentals
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying camera pipelines for robotics
- Basic software engineering skills in C and/or Python
- Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware systems and software teams
Nice to haves:
- Experience in robotics autonomous systems AR/VR or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
- Experience with challenging imaging conditions and understanding of how image quality maps to perception performance
- Experience with camera system integration understanding data interfaces bandwidth constraints latency requirements and how imaging subsystems integrate into larger robotic platforms.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays 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 through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
- 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
$160000 - $195000 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:
Senior IC
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