Kodiak Robotics, Inc.
Autonomous Ground Transportation
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,PlanningMLIntegration
“Senior Software Engineer, Planning ML Integration at Kodiak Robotics, Inc.. Skills: Planning ML Integration, Autonomous vehicle decision-making, Robotics, Machine Learning. Incorporate neural networks into planning stack. Evaluate learned inputs influence planner performance”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Reason about algorithmic trade-offs; Reason about system behavior
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in C++, Experience integrating ML models, Background in robotics, Background in planning, Background in optimization, Background in mathematics, Industry experience in robotics, Industry experience in autonomous driving, Experience in safety-critical systems, Experience evaluating ML model outputs, Analytical skills
Nice to Have
Python proficiency is a plus, MS, PhD, or equivalent experience, Experience with large-scale systems
What You'll Do.
Incorporate neural networks into planning stack
Evaluate learned inputs influence planner performance
Architect fallback strategies
Architect hybrid strategies
Architect arbitration strategies
Design new planning behaviors
Implement new planning behaviors
Design search strategies
Implement search strategies
Implement optimizations
Design structural improvements
Implement structural improvements
Write high-quality C++ code
Participate in code reviews
Participate in design discussions
Participate in cross-team planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with ML teams; Working with perception teams; Working with systems teams; Working across teams; Collaborate with other teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
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