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Senior Software Engineer, Localization

Kodiak · Mountain View, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Kodiak's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Kodiak's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kodiak
high
72 stale, 2 reposted of 72 open
Hiring momentum
92 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kodiak's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kodiak.

About this role

As a Software Engineer on the Calibration, Localization and Mapping (CLAM) team at Kodiak Robotics, you will develop and integrate algorithms for onboard navigation and pose estimation, optimizing sensor fusion using IMU, camera, and lidar data. You will also evaluate sensor performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with team members to enhance the autonomous trucking technology.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kodiak as an employer.

What you need

  • BS or MS with coursework or project experience in navigation, localization, robotics, or a related field
  • Proficiency in C++ and a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Exposure to transforming raw sensor data into pose estimates through coursework, projects, or prior work
  • A growth mindset and eagerness to learn from senior engineers
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Internship or early industry experience
  • Some familiarity with computer vision, visual odometry, or point cloud processing

What you get

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
  • Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits including mental health resources

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond C++ and sensor technologies
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced environment which may require quick iterations and adaptability
  • The company uses a third-party AI tool for initial application screening, which may impact the application process

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Listed by Kodiak on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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