We are looking for a Software Engineer with a focus on Onboard Infrastructure and Drivers to join us and take a key role in designing and implementing our core software infrastructure.  You will work across multiple domains to bring together our embedded devices, AI, computing hardware, and sensors to create a highly reliable and performant system.  This role will give you the opportunity to test and deploy complex robots for real customers.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with engineers across multiple domains to build the Kodiak real-time operating system that empowers our robots.
• Design and implement our core infrastructure and libraries using modern C++
• Build highly reliable and highly performant compute and network systems
• Work closely with next generation LIDARs, cameras, radars, and other sensors.
• Gather metrics, analyze, and optimize the operation of Kodiak autonomous systems

Qualifications:

• Robust technical background. BS, MS, or equivalent, in Computer Science or similar with 5+ years of experience building software infrastructure in an environment with significant scale and performance. 
• Experience reading and writing modern C++ code.
• Familiarity with using Linux to build complex software.

Nice to have:

• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and PTP.
• Experience working with sensors like lidars, cameras and radars.
• Familiarity with high throughput storage and database systems.
• Knowledge of tools used for performance optimization like perf, trace tools, and memory profilers.
• Experience using Bazel for large and cross platform projects.
• A background in operating systems or build systems.

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and  MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, 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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) 
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)