<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with hardware EE on design and test of high reliable hardware systems</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with software engineering on architecture, optimizations and reviews </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to hardware specifications to ensure test coverage and fault detection</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in hands-on hardware bring-up in the engineering lab using analyzers and probes</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Debug common truck functions on the vehicles (Driver interfaces, Braking, Steering)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop software for embedded platforms (x86, ARM) in C/C++</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop software for sensors. Evaluation and production (Camera, Radar, Lidar, IMU)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop software for network devices, time synchronization experience a plus</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Strong technical background.</strong> BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">8+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Extensive programming experience in C++</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deep knowledge of embedded programming platforms</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good understanding of networking fundamentals</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with high speed hardware communication such as PCIe and Automotive Ethernet</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hands on.</strong> You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Great communicator.</strong> You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Passion.</strong> You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) </span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fidelity 401(k)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The pay range listed below reflects the base salary <strong data-stringify-type="bold">in our SF/Silicon Valley location, </strong>across 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</p></div><div class="title">California Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$200,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> </div>
<div>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.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>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 alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.</div>
<div> </div>
<div><em>We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](</em><em><a href="https://endorsed.com/local-law-144" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://endorsed.com/local-law-144</a></em><em>). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact </em><em><a href="mailto:careers@kodiak.ai" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">careers@kodiak.ai</a></em><em> with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.</em></div>
<p> </p></div>
hackajob is partnering with Kodiak to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.
