Software Engineer, Sensor Calibration
Company: Kodiak Robotics
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Kodiak was founded in April 2018 to develop autonomous
technology that carries freight forward-so people, partners, and
the planet thrive. Navigating highway environments presents vastly
different challenges than urban streets. Kodiak's experienced team
has developed the industry's most advanced technology stack
purpose-built specifically for long-haul trucks. From our sensor
fusion system that maximizes the value of every sensing modality,
to our unique lightweight mapping solution that allows our trucks
to navigate ever-changing highway construction zones, our
world-class team of industry pioneers is bringing the benefits of
autonomy to the $800B a year trucking industry quickly, safely, and
efficiently.We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer
to develop software for calibration estimation and monitoring
across a nationwide fleet of self-driving trucks. Your code will be
critical to the accuracy of the Kodiak Vision perception system and
safe driverless performance in every scenario.In this role, you
will:
- Be responsible for designing and implementing Kodiak's methods
for sensor calibration in well-tested C++ code, deployment across
the fleet, and evaluation of performance over time.
- Develop software for automatic calibration of camera, lidar,
radar, and ultrasound sensors based on state-of-the art
techniques.
- Define, implement, and optimize key sensor calibration metrics
as they relate to perception performance. Minimize truck
calibration error across the fleet.
- Define out-of-tolerance specifications based on driving
requirements and develop methods to identify out-of-tolerance
calibration at vehicle commissioning, start-up, and in real-time
during driverless missions.
- Implement continuous automatic correction techniques and
methods to recognize and report unrecoverable errors.
- Build tools for reporting calibration errors and results and
track these over time.
- Operationalize calibration software by working with the
integration team to deploy into the build and commissioning
process.
- Continuously improve the calibration process to minimize cost,
vehicle downtime, and calibration time.
- Collaborate closely with other experts on the team in sensors,
perception, prediction, planning, and systems engineering
teams.Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong technical background. BS, MS or PhD with academic or
industry experience in calibration or optimization. Skilled in C++.
Strong problem-solving skills.
- You write well-designed, maintainable code in C++.
- Solid foundation in the mathematics of optimization, projective
geometry, space transformations, probability, and statistics.
Familiar with modern calibration techniques. Comfortable reviewing
the literature and implementing methods from papers and texts.
Strong data modeling skills.
- Experience working with sensor data (camera, lidar, radar,
ultrasound). Deep expertise in one or many of the sensor modalities
is a plus. Familiar with sensor intrinsic and extrinsic models for
each modality, underlying factors motivating model selection, and
sources of error.
- Ability to define experiments, collect and analyze data, and
draw conclusions in order to root cause problems observed in the
field. Excel at turning root causes into design and implementations
to resolve them permanently.
- 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, eager to teach
colleagues, and enjoy learning from others.
- Ability to build and iterate quickly. You enjoy working fast
and smart, and you are comfortable in defining and building lasting
components from scratch.
- You are experienced working with production systems, hardware
devices, and calibration software depended upon for mission
success.
- Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise,
and detailed documentation.What we can offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual
bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser
Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with
infertility benefits)
- Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
- 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, One Medical, Gympass, Spring
Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses,
etc.)The annual salary range for this full-time position is
$150,000-$230,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges
are determined by role, level and location. The range displayed on
each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new
hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the
range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. We can share more about the specific salary
range for your job level during the hiring process. Please note
that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and
do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.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 U.S.
national security statutes, regulations, and administrative
prerequisites. These statutes may impose limitations on Kodiak's
capacity to engage specific individuals in particular roles based
on various national security-related criteria. Consequently, the
eligibility for this position may hinge on Kodiak's verification of
a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship
status. In accordance with these statutes, Kodiak may find it
necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before
disseminating its technologies to specific individuals. Should
Kodiak determine that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status,
and/or citizenship status necessitate a license, prohibit the
candidate from assuming this position, or otherwise fall under
national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly retains
the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative
position 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.
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