Tech Lead Manager, Motion Planning

Job description

Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.

This is an opportunity to collaborate with Product, Perception, Controls, and other cross-functional teams in order to improve overall autonomy performance.

Job responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of engineers building motion planning and prediction for driverless operation on public roads
Set the technical direction and long-term roadmap and architecture for motion planning
Identify metrics to orient engineering teams toward product excellence
Study the product for opportunities to delight our customers
Manage, mentor, and develop engineers at all levels: set expectations, give regular feedback, support career growth, and raise the bar for engineering excellence
Hire and onboard top engineering talent, and build a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Prioritize and plan team work, balancing roadmap commitments, technical debt, and operational needs
Integrate onboard and offboard driving logic

Job requirements

Deployed software on autonomous vehicles
Built a safety case for driverless autonomy
Improved system performance (latency, throughput, reliability) in production environments
Built on simulation frameworks

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