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 Sensor Hardware Engineer to join us and help develop world-class sensor systems for autonomous trucking. This role will focus on optimizing the perception sensor architecture and data pipeline via test analysis and cooperation with suppliers.
In This Role You Will:
Collaborate with external partners to choose and optimize performance of autonomous driving sensors such as lidar radar camera and ultrasonics
Analyze on-road data to understand trends in sensor performance and prioritize efforts to optimize and debug
Develop and execute hands-on sensor tests to help define vehicle architecture and improve perception performance
Develop sensor field of view requirements and test new vehicle platforms against those requirements
Research and evaluate the latest in autonomous-driving sensor technology
Assist with sensor integration onto the vehicle and debug issues that arise
Manage relationships with contract manufacturers suppliers and external partners
Work with the perception team to identify understand and solve sensor performance issues
Travel (<15%) to field locations to support testing in the operational design domain
What youll Bring:
Strong technical background. BS or MS or equivalent experience in Physics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics or related fields with 5 years of experience in the automotive aerospace or related industry
Experience with defining autonomous-driving sensing systems or diving deep into one of the sensing modalities
Software experience (especially for data analysis) is a plus but not required
A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive the team to deliver exceptional results
Proven ability to build and iterate quickly
You have experienced product development in all of its stages and are comfortable in the earlier stages moving from zero to one
Hands on. You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard
You have a deep understanding of manufacturing processes for both low and high volume production
Great communicator. You have experience writing clear concise and detailed documentation
You are skilled in leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews
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)
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
$165000 - $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.
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 Sensor Hardware Engineer to join us and help develop world-class sensor systems for autonomous trucking. This role will focus on optimizing the perception sensor architecture and data pipeline via test analysis and cooperation with suppliers.
In This Role You Will:
Collaborate with external partners to choose and optimize performance of autonomous driving sensors such as lidar radar camera and ultrasonics
Analyze on-road data to understand trends in sensor performance and prioritize efforts to optimize and debug
Develop and execute hands-on sensor tests to help define vehicle architecture and improve perception performance
Develop sensor field of view requirements and test new vehicle platforms against those requirements
Research and evaluate the latest in autonomous-driving sensor technology
Assist with sensor integration onto the vehicle and debug issues that arise
Manage relationships with contract manufacturers suppliers and external partners
Work with the perception team to identify understand and solve sensor performance issues
Travel (<15%) to field locations to support testing in the operational design domain
What youll Bring:
Strong technical background. BS or MS or equivalent experience in Physics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics or related fields with 5 years of experience in the automotive aerospace or related industry
Experience with defining autonomous-driving sensing systems or diving deep into one of the sensing modalities
Software experience (especially for data analysis) is a plus but not required
A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have previously played the lead role on several projects. You take ownership and drive the team to deliver exceptional results
Proven ability to build and iterate quickly
You have experienced product development in all of its stages and are comfortable in the earlier stages moving from zero to one
Hands on. You are just as comfortable with a wrench as a keyboard
You have a deep understanding of manufacturing processes for both low and high volume production
Great communicator. You have experience writing clear concise and detailed documentation
You are skilled in leading and participating in cross-functional design reviews
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)
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
$165000 - $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.
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