Software Engineer, UI Tools Infrastructure

Kodiak; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer to build and evolve UI tooling for autonomous vehicles, focusing on 2D/3D visualization, React/TypeScript, and Three.js in a hybrid Mountain View setting.

You will collaborate with software, quality, and operations teams to turn sensor data into actionable insights, develop backend APIs, and contribute thorough documentation, all while advancing our visualization capabilities for a growing fleet.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or equivalent in CS or related engineering.
• 2+ years of experience building intuitive full‑stack applications.
• Strong TypeScript, ReactJS, HTML, CSS skills.
• C++ familiarity is a bonus.
• Experience with 2D/3D JS libraries, esp. Three.js.
• Experience with profiling and performance tuning.
• Experience with time‑series robotics data (Rosbags or mcaps).
• Experience building backend services and APIs.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Passionate about autonomous vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Build tooling suite and improve 2D/3D visualization performance.
• Create interfaces in ReactJS/TypeScript/Three.js translating sensor data into insights.
• Collaborate with software, QA, and operations to convert feedback into features.
• Develop backend services and APIs bridging robotics data and UI.
• Maintain code quality and documentation for scalable infrastructure.

Skills

TypeScript

ReactJS

HTML

CSS

Three.js

C++

Data visualization

Frontend development

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related engineering

Job description

Software Engineer, UI Tools Infrastructure

Mountain View, CA

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.

We are looking for an Engineer who will be developing, supporting, maintaining, and evolving 2D and 3D visualization tools for autonomous vehicle development and testing. You have curiosity in AV perception and planning, and enjoy breaking down and presenting complex data in an intuitive, efficient, and effective manner. The role’s focus will be deploying tools into production with minimal disruption. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple teams and leadership within Kodiak.

We are in a hybrid onsite environment based out of Mountain View, CA.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in building our tooling suite, proactively identifying opportunities to improve performance and scaling our 2D and 3D visualization capabilities as our fleet grows.
• Build intuitive interfaces in ReactJS, TypeScript, and Three.js that translate complex AV sensor data into actionable insights for our engineering teams.
• Partner directly with Software Engineering, Quality, and Operations to deeply understand their workflows, transforming user feedback into high‑impact features.
• Help develop robust backend services and APIs that bridge the gap between raw robotics data and the UI.
• Champion code quality and documentation, helping us evolve our infrastructure as we push the boundaries of long‑haul autonomous trucking.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical background as evidenced by BS, MS, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience building intuitive full‑stack applications.
• Solid understanding of TypeScript, ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and related web technologies.
• Familiarity with C++ is a bonus!
• Experience with modern 2D and 3D JavaScript libraries and tooling, esp. Three.js.
• Experience with app profiling and performance tuning.
• Experience working with time series robotics data such as Rosbags or mcaps.
• Experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs.
• Great communicator; you must be capable of writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation.
• Passion; you must be passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity.

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.

$130,000 - $160,000 USD

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 statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security‑related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions 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. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.