Is the Senior Software Engineer, Localization role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA.

What's the salary range?

Kodiak Robotics lists $180,000–$240,000 for this role.

Where is the role based?

Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Mountain View, CA.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Computer Vision, Kalman filtering, Visual Odometry, factor graphs, odometry from point clouds.

Does Kodiak Robotics sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

What seniority level is this role?

Kodiak Robotics targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Localization role at Kodiak Robotics.

Senior Software Engineer, Localization at Kodiak Robotics

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Software Engineer for Localization at Kodiak Robotics, the individual will focus on developing and integrating advanced navigation and pose estimation algorithms for autonomous vehicles. Proficiency in C++ and experience with sensor fusion techniques, including IMU and lidar, are essential for success in this position. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong technical background in navigation systems and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with a team to enhance the performance of autonomous trucking technology.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Kodiak Robotics's career page.
Kodiak Robotics has 71 other open roles including Software Engineer, Controls (MATLAB), Winter 2027 Intern, Data Engineering, Class A CDL Driver.
1661 active C++ roles on Joblaze right now.
133 active Computer Vision roles on Joblaze right now.
8 active Kalman filtering roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is in line with the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$188,000).
Pays more than 77% of the 808 salaried C++ roles we track (median $150,000). See C++ salary trends

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer, Localization role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA.
What's the salary range?: Kodiak Robotics lists $180,000–$240,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Mountain View, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Computer Vision, Kalman filtering, Visual Odometry, factor graphs, odometry from point clouds.
Does Kodiak Robotics sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Kodiak Robotics targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Localization role at Kodiak Robotics.

From the original posting

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.

We are looking for a Localization Engineer. A problem solver with solid expertise in state estimation, inertial navigation, and sensed odometry.

In this role, you will:

Develop and integrate onboard navigation and pose estimation algorithms.
Optimize sensor fusion and pose estimation using IMU, camera, and lidar sensors.
Develop visual and lidar odometry algorithms.
Develop navigation metrics for evaluating offboard and onboard performance of algorithms and systems in the autonomous trucking domain.
Troubleshoot, problem solve, innovate, create, and collaborate.
Evaluate sensor performance and optimize sensor selection.
Verify correct sensor calibrations, settings, and uncertainty characterizations.

What you’ll bring:

Strong technical background. BS, MS or PhD with academic or industry experience in building navigation, localization, and odometry systems.
Skilled in C++ and strong problem-solving skills.
Strong software engineering skills and experience building high-reliability deployed applications . You write well-designed, highly maintainable code. Code is your craft.
Experience with transforming raw sensor data from GNSS, IMU, wheel speed, etc into 6-DOF pose using common approaches like Kalman Filtering or factor graphs.
Experience with computer vision, visual odometry, and/or odometry from point clouds
Solid understanding of metrics, data analysis, and scientific evaluation.
A team player. You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. You are interested in the performance of the entire system across engineering disciplines.
Ability to build and iterate quickly. You enjoy working fast and smart, and you are comfortable in defining and building lasting infrastructure components from scratch.
Hands on. Curious. Flexible. Interested in new domains to expand your horizons and provide a complete system wide solution.
Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise design documentation to gather feedback from across the team to find the best solution.

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.)

The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, 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

California Pay Range

$180,000—$240,000 USD

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.

Senior Software Engineer, Localization

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