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Kodiak

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Salary
$190,000–$260,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Software Engineer, Controls (Simulation)

Job description

This is an opportunity to model linear and nonlinear vehicle dynamics, in order to establish high fidelity between simulation results and on-road data. Kodiak operates multiple vehicle platforms in a wide range of operating domains, which surface many interesting modeling and simulation problems.

This role combines both mathematical innovation and software engineering expertise to expand the frontier in autonomy simulation.

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.

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to…

Job responsibilities

  • Simulate articulated truck motion in response to steering, accelerator, and brake inputs
  • Model vehicular motion, including the interaction between coupled tractor and trailers
  • Incorporate environmental effects, such as incline, road bank, rolling resistance, and wind
  • Characterize non-linear effects, such as gear shifting and electronic stability control
  • Analyze simulation fidelity by comparing simulated and real-world performance
  • Evaluate controller performance across multi-dimensional assessments
  • Build a safety case for driverless operation

Job requirements

  • Simulated automotive robots, especially controls and the robotic platform
  • Experience with driverless autonomous vehicles
  • Strength in statistical analysis and evaluation
  • Familiarity with automotive safety cases, processes, and standards
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