Applied AI Engineer - Computer Vision

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.

AI-powered autonomy relies on vision to interpret the world, detect patterns, and adapt to dynamic environments. Kodiak is looking for engineers at all levels to develop high-performance vision models that operate reliably in complex, real-world settings. If you're passionate about building AI that sees and understands the world at scale, this role is for you.

In this role, you will :

• Develop deep learning models for large-scale computer vision applications
• Design scalable training pipelines for robust, real-time AI performance
• Work with large-scale image and video datasets to drive AI improvement
• Research self-supervised and representation learning techniques to enhance model adaptability
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate vision models into production

What you'll bring :

What we offer :

Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

California Pay Range

$150,000-$250,000 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.