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.
Real-world AI doesn’t rely on a single sensor—it learns from multiple inputs over time to form a cohesive understanding of the world. Kodiak is developing spatio-temporal AI models that integrate camera, LiDAR, and radar to enhance robustness and real-time decision-making. We are looking for engineers to build scalable multimodal intelligence that enables safe, real-world autonomy.
In this role, you will:
- Develop multimodal AI models that integrate sensor data across time and space
- Build spatio-temporal architectures that improve long-term AI reasoning
- Research self-supervised and contrastive learning techniques to enhance adaptability
- Optimize AI models for efficient, real-time inference in dynamic environments
- Work with large-scale datasets to refine multimodal learning pipelines
What you’ll bring:
- BS, MS, or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related field, or at least 2-3 years of industry experience
- Experience developing multimodal AI models that integrate LiDAR, radar, and camera data
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Strong understanding of temporal learning techniques and sequence modeling
- Passion for building AI that understands the world holistically
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
- 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, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
- 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 salary 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.
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What We Do
Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry.
We believe self-driving trucks will be the first economically viable application of autonomous vehicle technology. We founded Kodiak in the spring of 2018 to make that belief a reality.
Safety is our top priority. We are taking a safe and responsible approach to developing and testing our technology.
We are proud to work with some of the best in the business. We’ve built a world class team of technologists from leading autonomous driving programs who know the industry inside and out. Our combined experience and commitment to the vision will allow us to put self-driving technology on the road in the safest and most effective way.
