Software Engineer, Embedded

Kodiak · San Francisco Bay Area · Engineering

Posted 2026-07-21

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We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with a background in embedded systems who is passionate to ship mission critical software. The role will collaborate across hardware and software teams to design the low level devices that interface with our truck systems, ensure reliable operations of large robots, and develop cutting edge functionality to real customers. The role will bring the best of modern software engineering to ensure a high level of safety and performance.

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with hardware EE on design and test of high reliable hardware systems

Collaborate with software engineering on architecture, optimizations and reviews

Contribute to hardware specifications to ensure test coverage and fault detection

Participate in hands-on hardware bring-up in the engineering lab using analyzers and  probes

Debug common truck functions on the vehicles (Driver interfaces, Braking, Steering)

Develop software for embedded platforms (x86, ARM) in C/C++

Develop software for sensors. Evaluation and production (Camera, Radar, Lidar, IMU)

Develop software for network devices, time synchronization experience a plus

What you’ll bring:

2+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry

Programming experience in C++

Knowledge of embedded programming platforms

Understanding of networking fundamentals

Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and UART

Experience with high speed hardware communication such as PCIe and Automotive Ethernet

Hands on. You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard.

Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation

Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity

BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

What we 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

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, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health

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

$150,000—$210,000 USD

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