Software Engineer, Motion Planning & Prediction

You will:

• Design and implement new approaches to help our trucks plan through challenging situations.
• Translate desired driving behaviors into algorithms, code, and cost functions that make the Kodiak Driver a safe, smooth, and polite road participant
• Predict the behavior of other actors in a way that's both accurate and improves driving performance
• Improve the end-to-end latency of the motion planning and prediction algorithms
• Build tools that enable us to leverage real-world logs to improve our algorithms
• Work closely with other teams to establish interfaces and requirements
• Invent cross-functional solutions to cutting-edge problems in autonomous-driving

You must have:

• A strong background in robotics, planning, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
• Software development experience writing production-level C++
• High standards for software quality and rigor, and a testing-oriented mentality
• Good communication skills and a collaborative bent
• Proven ability to iterate quickly and work hands-on

Bonus points if you have:

• Written software that has run on real robots
• Knowledge of modern C++ (c++14 and newer) and version control systems (e.g., git)
• An understanding of both classic and state-of-the-art approaches to motion planning, trajectory optimization, optimal control, system modeling, etc.
• A desire to collaborate with other teams outside of planning

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
• 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.)