Staff Software Engineer, Embedded

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 technology. In 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 an Embedded Software Engineer with a background in embedded systems who understands how to ship mission critical software. The role will collaborate across hardware and software teams to design the low level devices that interface with our truck systems, ensure reliable operations of large robots, and provide cutting edge functionality to real customers. The role will bring the best of modern software engineering to ensure a high level of safety and performance. In this role, you will: Collaborate with hardware EE on design and test of high reliable hardware systems Collaborate with software engineering on architecture, optimizations and reviews Contribute to hardware specific [... source excerpt omitted ...] n truck functions on the vehicles (Driver interfaces, Braking, Steering) Develop software for embedded platforms (x86, ARM) in C/C++ Develop software for sensors. Evaluation and production (Camera, Radar, Lidar, IMU) Develop software for network devices, time synchronization experience a plus What you’ll bring: Strong technical background. BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering 8+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry Extensive programming experience in C++ Deep knowledge of embedded programming platforms Good understanding of networking funda [... source excerpt omitted ...] w. 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 candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s 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