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Senior Software Engineer, Controls (Simulation)

Kodiak AI· Controls
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Mountain View, CA$190k - $260kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer role focused on motion control and simulation for autonomous trucking, involving vehicle modeling, control theory, and high-fidelity simulation to support driverless operation.

Responsibilities

  • Simulate articulated truck motion in response to steering, accelerator, and brake inputs
  • Model vehicular motion, including the interaction between coupled tractor and trailers
  • Incorporate environmental effects, such as incline, road bank, rolling resistance, and wind
  • Characterize non-linear effects, such as gear shifting and electronic stability control
  • Analyze simulation fidelity by comparing simulated and real-world performance
  • Evaluate controller performance across multi-dimensional assessments
  • Build a safety case for driverless operation

Qualifications

  • 4+ years controls development experience for automotive robots
  • Strong C++ programming skill
  • Interest in theoretical and empirical vehicle modeling
  • Facility with mechanical physics
  • Enthusiasm for increasing the scope and fidelity of vehicular simulation
  • A focus on vehicle safety

Skills

Required:C++ programmingVehicle modelingMechanical physicsSimulation fidelity analysisSafety case development

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through multiple providers
  • MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
  • Dog-friendly office in Mountain View, CA with perks like free catered lunch and free EV charging
  • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing Benefits including Headspace, Calm, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health, Rula
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Kodiak AI

Safely driving an autonomous future.

Our purpose-built autonomous solution, the Kodiak Driver, is the AV industry’s most advanced driverless technology, seamlessly integrating into any driving platform for reliable movement in any environment. Learn how we’re shaping the future of ground transportation.

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