{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"95f33ed3ad0169223787f853","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/95f33ed3ad0169223787f853","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/95f33ed3ad0169223787f853","title":"Software Engineer, Computational Geometry (Autonomy)","description":"Software Engineer, Computational Geometry (Autonomy)Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.\r\nWe are looking for a Software Engineer with deep expertise in computational geometry to join our core algorithms team. In this role, you'll design and implement the geometric foundations that power mission-critical systems across our stack. You'll be building a high-performance geometry library that is robust, mathematically rigorous, and optimized for modern hardware, enabling advanced applications in autonomy, simulation, and beyond.\r\nWhat you'll do:\r\nBuild the core library: Design, implement, and maintain a library of computational geometry algorithms in modern C++.\r\nDevelop primitives: Create and optimize fundamental operations, such as distances, intersections, projections, polygon operations, and convex hulls, for complex geometries.\r\nMaximize performance: Profile and optimize code for CPU architectures (especially x86), leveraging cache-efficient data layouts, and instruction-level parallelism.\r\nEnsure reliability: Establish a testing framework to guarantee numerical stability, robustness, and correctness at scale.\r\nEnable visibility: Develop tools for visualizing, debugging, and validating geometric computations.\r\nCollaborate & integrate: Partner with other engineering teams to design clean APIs and integrate the geometry library into larger systems.\r\nInnovate: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods from academia and industry to tackle novel geometric challenges.\r\nWhat you'll bring:\r\nStrong background in computational geometry, linear algebra, and applied mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience).\r\nExpert-level modern C++ skills with a track record of production-quality, high-performance libraries.\r\nDeep grasp of CPU/GPU architecture, cache/memory layouts, SIMD, and parallel algorithms.\r\nA rigorous, test-driven mindset with high standards for software quality and mathematical correctness.\r\nExcellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly.\r\nHands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and performance tuning.\r\nBonus Points:\r\nGPU programming experience with CUDA or OpenCL.\r\nProficiency in Python or TypeScript for prototyping, tooling, or bindings.\r\nFamiliarity with SIMD instruction sets (AVX, SSE).\r\nExperience with libraries like Clipper or Boost.Geometry.\r\nRobotics/AV background (planning, mapping, SLAM, 3D graphics/CAD/physics sim).\r\nWhat we offer:\r\nCompetitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses\r\nExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)\r\nFlexible PTO and generous parental leave policies\r\nOur office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA\r\nOffice perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging\r\nLong Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance\r\nWellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health\r\nFidelity 401(k)\r\nCommuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA\r\nVarious incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)\r\nThe 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.\r\nCalifornia Pay Range\r\n$150,000 - $220,000 USD\r\nAt 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. 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The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.\r\nWe are looking for a Software Engineer with deep expertise in computational geometry to join our core algorithms team. In this role, you'll design and implement the geometric foundations that power mission-critical systems across our stack. You'll be building a high-performance geometry library that is robust, mathematically rigorous, and optimized for modern hardware, enabling advanced applications in autonomy, simulation, and beyond.\r\nWhat you'll do:\r\nBuild the core library: Design, implement, and maintain a library of computational geometry algorithms in modern C++.\r\nDevelop primitives: Create and optimize fundamental operations, such as distances, intersections, projections, polygon operations, and convex hulls, for complex geometries.\r\nMaximize performance: Profile and optimize code for CPU architectures (especially x86), leveraging cache-efficient data layouts, and instruction-level parallelism.\r\nEnsure reliability: Establish a testing framework to guarantee numerical stability, robustness, and correctness at scale.\r\nEnable visibility: Develop tools for visualizing, debugging, and validating geometric computations.\r\nCollaborate & integrate: Partner with other engineering teams to design clean APIs and integrate the geometry library into larger systems.\r\nInnovate: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods from academia and industry to tackle novel geometric challenges.\r\nWhat you'll bring:\r\nStrong background in computational geometry, linear algebra, and applied mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience).\r\nExpert-level modern C++ skills with a track record of production-quality, high-performance libraries.\r\nDeep grasp of CPU/GPU architecture, cache/memory layouts, SIMD, and parallel algorithms.\r\nA rigorous, test-driven mindset with high standards for software quality and mathematical correctness.\r\nExcellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly.\r\nHands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and performance tuning.\r\nBonus Points:\r\nGPU programming experience with CUDA or OpenCL.\r\nProficiency in Python or TypeScript for prototyping, tooling, or bindings.\r\nFamiliarity with SIMD instruction sets (AVX, SSE).\r\nExperience with libraries like Clipper or Boost.Geometry.\r\nRobotics/AV background (planning, mapping, SLAM, 3D graphics/CAD/physics sim).\r\nWhat we offer:\r\nCompetitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses\r\nExcellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)\r\nFlexible PTO and generous parental leave policies\r\nOur office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA\r\nOffice perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging\r\nLong Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance\r\nWellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health\r\nFidelity 401(k)\r\nCommuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA\r\nVarious incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)\r\nThe pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. 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