Senior Software Engineer, Planning ML Integration

Kodiak RoboticsArchitect fallback, hybrid, or arbitration strategies that maintain safety and reliability when learned models are uncertain or degraded.Hybridfull_timesenior

Tech Stack

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Responsibilities

  • Incorporate neural networks into the planning stack, collaborating with ML, perception, and systems teams.
  • Evaluate how learned inputs influence planner performance in simulation and on-road.
  • Architect fallback, hybrid, or arbitration strategies for safety and reliability with uncertain or degraded learned models.
  • Contribute to the broader planning system by designing and implementing new planning behaviors, search strategies, optimizations, and structural improvements.
  • Write high-quality C++ code that meets real-time constraints and supports safety-critical deployment.

Soft Skills

RoboticsOptimizationMathematicsReal-Time SystemsSafety-Critical SystemsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Equity
  • Flexible PTO
  • HSA/FSA
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mental Health
  • Parental Leave
  • Vision

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsCode Review CultureDog-Friendly OfficeFree Meals/Snacks

Requirements

Required: MS, PhD, or equivalent experience
Regions: Us

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