Software Engineer, Controls
Description For Software Engineer, Controls
Kodiak Robotics, a leader in autonomous transportation, is seeking a Controls Software Engineer for their Motion Planning & Controls team. This role focuses on developing safety-critical control systems for autonomous trucks. The ideal candidate will combine theoretical expertise in robotics and controls with practical software development experience. You'll work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology, implementing control strategies and developing robust architectures for vehicle systems. The position offers competitive compensation ($175,000-$220,000), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on revolutionary autonomous trucking technology. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area with a hybrid work arrangement, you'll join a team committed to advancing autonomous transportation technology. The role demands expertise in C++, embedded systems, and control theory, making it perfect for someone passionate about autonomous vehicles and safety-critical systems. Benefits include equity, bonuses, excellent healthcare, and various wellness perks.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Controls
- Design and implement feedback, control, and actuation strategies
- Architect, develop, and test reliable, redundant, and safety-critical software for truck control
- Characterize vehicle platform to develop models for motion planning, simulation, and controls
- Work on fundamental problems in redundant actuation, degraded operation, and fail-safe control
- Collaborate with other teams to deliver robust vehicle control architecture
Requirements For Software Engineer, Controls
- Strong background in robotics, controls, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience)
- Experience developing, testing, and tuning controllers for mobile autonomous robots
- Experience with system identification, modeling, simulation for complex dynamics
- Strong theoretical foundation with practical experience in controls and system modeling
- Focus on end-to-end vehicle safety
- Software development experience writing production-level C or C++
Benefits For Software Engineer, Controls
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, fully stocked kitchen, 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.)
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