Kodiak jobs in Mountain View, CA

Job Description 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're seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting & Treasury Operations to play a key role in leading the company's accounting close, treasury operations, and cash management processes. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to help scale a best-in-class controllership function within a public company. You'll oversee core areas within the general ledger, lead treasury and cash disbursement activities, and drive continuous improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls. The role partners closely with the Controller, FP&A, Payroll, Legal, and senior leadership to ensure reliable reporting, strong governance, and effective management of cash resources. In this role, you will: Accounting Operations Oversee assigned areas within the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses prepared by the accounting team. Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, ensuring audit-ready documentation and compliance with public-company reporting requirements. Strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance over accounting and disbursement processes. Partner cross-functionally to streamline accounting operations and enhance efficiency through SAP S/4HANA, FloQast, and related systems. Treasury & Cash Management Oversee daily cash management, including cash positioning, wire approvals, and bank account maintenance. Manage banking relationships and systems (Silicon Valley Bank), including account openings/closures, signer updates, user access reviews, and fee monitoring. Ensure dual-approval processes and appropriate segregation of duties across accounts payable and treasury operations. Review and approve wire payments and disbursements, ensuring proper documentation and controls. Support preparation of cash flow statements and other financial disclosures required for SEC filings. Maintain and update company treasury and disbursement policies to align with SOX and internal audit standards. Leadership & Collaboration Mentor and develop members of the accounting team; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Partner with FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders to provide accurate financial data and insights. Serve as a key liaison with auditors, bankers, and other external partners. What you'll bring: 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in both accounting and treasury operations. Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirements. Experience with banking operations and cash disbursements, ideally with Silicon Valley Bank or comparable institutions. ERP proficiency with SAP S/4HANA and experience using banking portals for payment processing and approvals. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvement in a public-company environment. CPA required. Excellent communication skills, executive presence, and a proactive, hands-on leadership style. Nice to Have: Experience in corporate and indirect taxation Experience supporting SEC reporting processes and coordination with external auditors. Exposure to Workiva or similar reporting platforms. Familiarity with equity administration systems (e.g., Fidelity, Carta). Prior experience implementing process documentation and automation initiatives. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$190,000-$210,000 USDAt 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.

Job Description 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. Kodiak is seeking a Product Analyst to provide actionable insights that directly shape product development and customer-facing outcomes for commercially deployed driverless trucks. You'll partner with Product, Engineering, Data and Operations teams to define success metrics, analyze system and product performance, interpret the underlying drivers and root causes and work across teams to translate findings into actions that accelerate product improvement and reliability. In this role you will: Define, track, and analyze product KPIs related to autonomy and operational performance, safety, customer experience and impact, productivity and reliability. Partner across teams to understand root causes, derive insights and actionable recommendations, and define next steps Partner across teams to design and evaluate experiments (e.g., feature rollouts, A/B tests). Conduct deep-dive analyses on commercial deployments and customer usage to identify feature gaps and prioritize improvements. Collaborate with the data team to improve tracking and instrumentation pipelines. Build dashboards, reports, and lightweight GenAI automations (e.g., Zapier workflows, Replit-based prototypes) to give product and engineering teams visibility into performance trends. Support executive and board-level discussions with product insights and customer impact metrics. Occasional travel might be required to visit Kodiak's commercial deployment and operations locations. What you'll bring: Analytical Rigor: 3+ years of experience in product analytics, data analysis, or related roles in high-growth tech environments; comfort structuring ambiguous problems into clear, data-driven insights. Coding Proficiency: Python Technical Fluency: Proficiency with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, etc), and the ability to query large datasets efficiently. Comfort with Zapier, Replit, GPT-based tools, or similar platforms to prototype dashboards, automate reporting, and accelerate delivery of insights. Business Acumen: Ability to connect the dots between technical metrics and real-world business outcomes (e.g., fleet utilization, cost per mile, customer adoption). Storytelling Skills: Ability to translate complex data into narratives that influence product direction and decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Track record of partnering closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Data and Ops teams to align data insights with customer and product priorities. Domain Curiosity: Interest in autonomous systems, logistics, or mobility technology - eager to learn the nuances of safety, reliability, and scaling operations in autonomy. Technical background with Masters degree or above in engineering, computer science or related field What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$150,000-$190,000 USDAt 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.

Job Description 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 Autonomy Systems Safety Engineer to join us and drive the development and management of our autonomous vehicle safety cases as we bring the Kodiak Autonomy System to market. We first published our Safety Report in 2019 and have based our development on systems engineering, the ISO26262 process and SOTIF principles. In this role, you will: Develop, review, and maintain safety cases for the Kodiak Autonomy System in various approved Operational Design Domains (ODDs) Evaluate ODD scenarios and safety use cases Verify that safety use cases align with automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) allocations and mitigation strategies Assess hazard analysis and risk assessment outputs for correctness and completeness Review system, hardware, and software safety requirements for clarity, completeness, and compliance Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned with relevant standards Audit system and software architectural design specifications Verify redundancy, failover, and fault management strategies Assess freedom‑from‑interference, timing, and resource partitioning Conduct confirmation audits of software and hardware safety processes Audit safety verification results across multiple levels of integration Validate evidence packages for completeness, consistency, and standards alignment Act as a liaison with third‑party safety auditors Engage with federal/state regulators for relevant autonomy policies Prepare audit reports, compliance matrices, and similar safety case evidence 10% travel is possible What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree or higher in software, electrical, mechanical or other related engineering and/or a Bachelor's degree with professional experience in a high tech environment 5+ years in safety engineering, reliability engineering, or autonomous systems engineering Experience with Level 4 autonomous vehicles Hands‑on experience with fault management, redundancy architectures, and safety mechanisms Experience with safety case development and assessing work products for safety critical systems Deep knowledge of ISO 26262, SOTIF, UL4600, SAE J3187, ASPICE or similar standards Strong auditing and documentation skills; familiarity with confirmation review processes Excellent communication skills for interfacing with subsystem teams, regulators, and external auditors Experience in project management for complex systems is desirable Exposure to statistics and probability in the context of safety risk decision making is desirable What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$170,000-$230,000 USDAt 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.

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 a Technical Program Manager to join us and advance the development of all our product lines. Kodiak is a highly collaborative organization based in Mountain View, CA. This role will require presence in our Mountain View office to collaborate, with some limited travel expected. In this role, you will: Work with the Cybersecurity & IT teams to support our cybersecurity certification (SOC2, CMMC for Defense, ISO 27001 as well as supporting our Contract Manufacturers) Create technical execution roadmaps across cross-functional teams to tie certification requirements and their dependencies to time, and track dependencies across teams. Manage the cybersecurity certification progress to meet Program objectives and goals, defining schedules, milestones, and resource allocation for successful execution. Communicate schedules, status, and priorities to all levels of the organization. Work closely with Engineering, Legal, HR and operations teams to ensure cross functional deliverables are delivered on time and on quality Prioritize and manage issues, risks, and dependencies and resolve any barriers to moving programs forward. Support and guide decision making by clearly communicating risks and implications to stakeholders. What you'll bring: 5+ years of Program Management experience Bonus: 1+ years of experience in SOC2, ISO 27001 or ISO 21434 or NIST SP 800-53 or SP 800-171 or CMMC 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) Bachelor's degree; preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related field Experience managing fast paced initiatives, often with multiple stakeholders, complex schedules, and priority calls that need to be made. Experience in the automotive or trucking industry on autonomous vehicles. Experience in a startup environment, managing cybersecurity and IT projects. Expertise in project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence or LucidChart. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You know how to facilitate tradeoffs between engineering and product requirements, but always maintain high safety standards. Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$175,000-$245,000 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.

Job Description 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 a highly skilled Controls Intern to join us and solve real-world robotics problems. Our ideal candidates exhibit a can-do attitude and approach their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and to possess the ability to learn quickly within a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will: Develop your coding skills on a production-level codebase. You should be comfortable reading and writing modern C++ code. Collaborate with other engineers on a day-to-day basis. Help advance the state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform. What you'll bring: Field(s) of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields. Are currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university. Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students. Are excited to work on autonomous trucks that are running in the real world. Knowledge of controls fundamentals. Experience with embedded systems (e.g., CAN). Are motivated by challenging problems without clear-cut solutions. Bonus point if you have: Comfort with vehicle dynamics and modeling. Experience with safety-critical systems. Experience with systems engineering practices. Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git). Internship Program Details Start Date: June 2026. Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs. Location: Mountain View, CA. Housing: interns are responsible for housing What we offer: A fast-paced environment where we work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates. Competitive pay. Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits. A beautiful facility in Mountain View. We love our dogs, so we are a dog-friendly office! Free catered lunch. 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 California Pay Range$10,000-$10,000 USDAt 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.

Job Description 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're seeking a detail-oriented Data Quality Specialist to contribute to the advancement of autonomous truck technology. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collected from our autonomous trucks in both testing and production environments. Your work will directly impact the training and improvement of our autonomous driving systems by maintaining high data quality standards through thorough review and verification processes. In this role, you will: Review and validate data captured from autonomous vehicles to ensure it is complete, accurate, and relevant. Follow structured guidelines to identify and label objects, boundaries, actions, and behaviors (e.g., vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, lane lines, and obstacles). Assist in data annotation and labeling efforts to support machine learning and model training. Conduct quality assurance audits on labeled data to verify accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with engineering teams to refine annotation guidelines and improve tooling. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the data verification workflow. What you'll bring: 2+ years of experience in data analytics and/or quality assurance. Familiarity with data annotation tools and related workflows. Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinking. Basic understanding of autonomous systems and the role of data labeling in model development. Experience working with sensor data from autonomous vehicles (LiDAR, radar, camera). Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$118,000-$125,000 USDAt 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.

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 a senior data scientist who excels at data analysis, statistics, data-centric research, reporting, and problem solving with data. They are the expert in all of our data and maximize its utility over time, accelerating our engineering and commercial development. In this role, you will: * Systematize the use of data everywhere by working on things problem-by-problem and putting in place the metrics, dashboards, and data interrogation frameworks for an efficient process. * Answer questions with data. Answer questions about the data. * Facilitate development of our data platform and ensure cleanliness. Create a data view that is clean and metrics are thus reliable on this dataset. * Ensure that all trends and conclusions used across the autonomy organization are supported by the data vs. what is simply statistical noise. For example, which release is better? * All metrics are correct, the right ones, and yield key insights that support correct conclusions. * Visualization allows for broad dissemination and ease of access across the entire team so that everyone is on the same page and drawing the same conclusions. * Be the expert in the broad range of data sources. * Recognize new trends unfolding in the data in real time. What you'll bring: * BS, MS or PhD with 4+ years of academic or industry experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research or related quantitative technical fields * 4+ yrs experience in applying machine learning, mathematical optimization and other analytic methods to solve practical business problems * Strong understanding of data aggregation and interrogation statistics metrics implementation & underlying mathematical/statistical principles * Experienced with metrics design, dashboard design * Python (willingness to learn C++) * You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. * You enjoy working fast and smart, and you are comfortable in the earlier stages of developing metrics from scratch. * You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation. What we offer: * Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses * Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) * MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance * Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies * Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA * Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging * Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance * Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) * Fidelity 401(k) * Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA * Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range $150,000-$200,000 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.

Job Description 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 seeking a skilled Staff Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product-level design and validation of electrical PCBs and electrical subsystems that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicles. The role will require knowledge of high speed PCB design, a deep understanding of power systems, and be familiar with automotive safety standards and requirements. The role will work collaboratively across software, electrical engineering, and integration teams to build safe, reliable systems. In this role, you will: Design and validate custom PCBA electronics that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicle Perform schematic and layout design of medium to high complexity of analog and digital PCBs Responsible for ensuring risks are appropriately mitigated and designs are appropriately documented Hands on debug and bring-up of PCBs within a complex system Own full lifecycle of PCB design, including technical reviews, simulation, test, documentation, and product release Proactively suggest improvements in test methodologies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the validation process Drive dFMEA analysis of electrical systems and participate in cross-functional analysis of Lead root cause analysis and resolve issues in electrical systems Define stress test routines required to validate functional sections Validate thermal and power performance of circuits Develop and implement ISO 26262 methodologies to drive hardware design to meet ASIL goals. Interface closely with other teams such as Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and with external suppliers What you'll bring: BS or MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering 7+ years of hardware development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry 7+ years of experience with PCBAs, High Speed PCB Design, Harnesses, Power Distribution Units, Power Supplies, and automotive subcomponents Deep understanding of failure analysis Knowledge of mixed analog and digital circuits Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, and Ethernet Experience with high speed communication such as PCIe and DDR Hands on. You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard. Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$195,000-$235,000 USDAt 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.

Job Description 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 seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Manager to lead the execution of complex engineering programs in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This role is central to delivering autonomous vehicle capabilities tailored for military applications-bridging technical execution with defense acquisition, operations, and stakeholder engagement. We're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced, dual-use environments and who brings both strong technical acumen and experience navigating government customers and programs. You'll work closely with engineering, business development, and operations teams to drive forward autonomy capabilities that deliver meaningful outcomes to U.S. military partners. In this role you will: Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of end-to-end Defense-focused autonomy programs across Kodiak's software, hardware, and systems teams. Translate DoD mission needs, and product requirements into program objectives, and technical roadmaps. Work closely with engineering leads, product managers, and external government stakeholders to define milestones, manage dependencies, and deliver high-confidence program execution. Build and maintain detailed program schedules with a strong focus on government reporting, risk management, and integrated testing milestones. Support government customer engagements, including documentation, reviews, and demonstration planning. Drive alignment between defense program timelines and commercial engineering roadmaps to maximize reuse and efficiency. Facilitate cross-functional communication across internal and external teams, including software, hardware, safety, operations, and government partners. Develop and track program metrics and delivery milestones, including performance reporting for Defense customers and internal leadership. Champion program management best practices across the team, with an eye toward scalable processes, efficiency, and accountability. What you'll bring: 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager or similar role in a fast-paced, complex engineering environment supporting a dual-use or Defense effort. Strong technical background, ideally with hands-on experience in software development, robotics, or systems engineering. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale, cross-functional technical projects from concept to deployment. Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams. Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Confluence). Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable plans and drive results at a defense company or for a government customer. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Bonus points for: Experience in the autonomous vehicle, robotics, or at dual-use companies. Proficiency with the government contracting process. Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe). Experience bringing safety critical systems to production level, and working knowledge of DoD safety verification standards and processes. Familiarity with agile development methodologies. Security Clearance (active or Eligible) What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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.

Job Description 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. The Systems and Safety Engineering team at Kodiak is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to own the design and execution of Kodiak's next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System. This individual will lead the effort end-to-end: from product and system requirement definition, through architecture and implementation, to verification and validation, and safety case integration. This leader will ensure that the Kodiak Driver handles onboard system faults with the desired, correct, safe response. This role is central to progressing towards achieving a scalable driverless deployment and will work closely with autonomy hardware, software, and system safety teams. This role directly shapes Kodiak's ability to operate sustainably at commercial scale. Fault management is not only a safety system-it is a primary lever of fleet availability, utilization, and cost per mile. You will own the technical strategies that determine when the system can continue operating safely, when it must degrade, and when it must exit service In this role, you will: Lead the end-to-end development of the next generation of Autonomy Fault Management System, leading the collaborative effort across hardware, software, system safety, and operations teams. Own the systems and safety engineering execution for fault management across the full V-model lifecycle. Lead the development of systems engineering artifacts, including requirements, traceability, V&V plans, V&V evidence. Define and lead the fault management architecture and concept of operations, including detection, isolation, response, safe-state definition, and minimum risk conditions. Generate technical evidence in support of the adequacy, coverage, and sufficiency of the Fault Management System as an element of Kodiak's Driverless Safety Case. Support quantitative and qualitative analyses used to set detection thresholds, prioritize hazards, and evaluate risk associated with fault responses and minimum risk maneuvers. Lead and influence system architecture trade studies that impact the fault coverage, system availability, safety risk, and operational continuity. Develop the strategy for managing system availability, degraded operation, and operational continuity through the Fault Management System. Quantify the commercial and safety impact of false positive and false negative detections. Provide analysis to support complex autonomy system design trade-offs to inform system design decisions affecting safety and performance. Serve as the technical leader to align cross-functional teams around a unified fault management strategy. What you'll bring: B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering or related technical field 5+ years experience within real-time safety-critical applications, preferably in highly automated or autonomous systems (autonomous vehicles, aerospace, nuclear, medical, etc). Experience with fault management, diagnostic development, safe state identification and development Experience working with agile software engineering teams Ability to read C/C++ code Experienced in Systems Engineering V-model and application within product life cycle Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders spanning multiple technical disciplines What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$200,000-$268,000 USDAt 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.

Job Description 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. In this role, you will help build and test critical hardware products for Kodiak autonomous trucks. We're looking for someone to be hands-on with our products as well as an experienced technician who is able to support a diverse set of technical projects. An ideal candidate is someone who is local to the Bay Area and excited to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team. In this role, you will: Be a core member on the Electrical Engineering team responsible for building high quality harness assemblies. Perform incoming quality inspection for contract manufacturing harness builds Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures Perform testing on electrical components and assemblies Perform soldering, mechanical assemblies, and subsystem builds Manage BOMs and organize lab inventories Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests. What you'll bring: 5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff. Experience with prototype builds, testing and operating test equipment Experience reading and building harnesses from harness drawings Comfortable using soldering iron, multimeter, and crimping tools. Experience with oscilloscopes would be nice to have. Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting You are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others. Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity; balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$40-$60 USDAt 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.

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. If you thrive on solving the hardest autonomy problems, we want you. This technically demanding role demands deep systems expertise, understanding of autonomy, mathematical rigor, and first-principles thinking to ensure safety in autonomous driving. You will own critical elements of our overall safety strategy to deliver safe, transformative autonomous trucking systems. The Systems Safety team is charged with an incredibly challenging task: how to make and prove that an autonomous truck is incredibly safe ( Each teammate is charged with owning a significant part of the overall safety story, whether it's functional safety, probabilistic risk assessment, reliability engineering, building and running hardware-in-the-loop test rigs, defining and leading our structured testing campaigns, updating our safety case and documentation, and much more. This role offers the opportunities for creating unparalleled impacts, overcoming career-defining technical challenges, and significant professional and technical growth. What You'll Do: Write Python code to estimate risk using Bayesian probabilistic models in our Probabilistic Risk Assessment. Write C++ code to efficiently search for failure modes in insanely high-dimensional search spaces. Run simulations and perform analysis to generate risk-informed results that shape engineering priorities at the company. Pioneer new methods for practically achieving incredibly high safety levels in autonomous vehicles. Perform hazard analysis, risk assessments, and fault tree analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate safety throughout development. Develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies. Drive continuous improvement in safety processes and tools. What you'll bring: M.S. or PhD in engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related technical field Deep understanding of probability & statistics Experience using building probabilistic models Experience developing software using Python and C++ Experience using Monte Carlo simulation to solve technical problems Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly related to technical topic What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range $200,000 - $268,000 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.

Job Description 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 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. What you'll do: Build the core library: Design, implement, and maintain a library of computational geometry algorithms in modern C++. Develop primitives: Create and optimize fundamental operations, such as distances, intersections, projections, polygon operations, and convex hulls, for complex geometries. Maximize performance: Profile and optimize code for CPU architectures (especially x86), leveraging cache-efficient data layouts, and instruction-level parallelism. Ensure reliability: Establish a testing framework to guarantee numerical stability, robustness, and correctness at scale. Enable visibility: Develop tools for visualizing, debugging, and validating geometric computations. Collaborate & integrate: Partner with other engineering teams to design clean APIs and integrate the geometry library into larger systems. Innovate: Research and apply state-of-the-art methods from academia and industry to tackle novel geometric challenges. What you'll bring: Strong background in computational geometry, linear algebra, and applied mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience). Expert-level modern C++ skills with a track record of production-quality, high-performance libraries. Deep grasp of CPU/GPU architecture, cache/memory layouts, SIMD, and parallel algorithms. A rigorous, test-driven mindset with high standards for software quality and mathematical correctness. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly. Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and performance tuning. Bonus Points: GPU programming experience with CUDA or OpenCL. Proficiency in Python or TypeScript for prototyping, tooling, or bindings. Familiarity with SIMD instruction sets (AVX, SSE). Experience with libraries like Clipper or Boost.Geometry. Robotics/AV background (planning, mapping, SLAM, 3D graphics/CAD/physics sim). What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$150,000-$220,000 USDAt 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.

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. Kodiak is redefining what AI can do in autonomy, and generative models play a critical role in making AI more adaptive, predictive, and resilient. We are looking for engineers to develop AI that anticipates uncertainty, enhances decision-making, and refines its own understanding of the world. This role is open to all levels-from those eager to contribute to cutting-edge research to experts driving innovation at scale. In this role, you will: Develop generative models that enhance adaptability and improve AI robustness Research and implement diffusion-based, autoregressive, and variational techniques for real-world AI applications Apply generative methods to anticipate challenges and reinforce decision-making Build self-improving AI pipelines that continuously refine model understanding Optimize models for efficient, scalable, and interpretable AI decision-making What you'll bring: BS, MS, or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related field, or at least 2-3 years of industry experience Experience with diffusion models, autoregressive learning, or generative AI methods Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow Strong understanding of uncertainty modeling and self-supervised learning Passion for building AI that continuously adapts and learns. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 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.

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're seeking a Senior Manager, Investor Relations to lead, shape and communicate Kodiak's investment narrative to the global investor community. This role is ideal for an experienced IR or capital markets professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to help build a best-in-class investor relations function at a company operating at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and logistics. This role will report to our CFO, and will work closely with senior leadership-including the CEO, and functional leaders across the business-to articulate Kodiak's performance, strategy, and vision to institutional investors and equity research analysts. You'll play a central role in earnings preparation, investor days, conferences, and ongoing investor engagement, while also serving as a trusted internal voice of the market to leadership. In this role, you will: Investor Relations Strategy & Storytelling Help lead all aspects of Kodiak's investor relations program and evolve into a trusted company spokesperson. Develop clear, compelling investor-facing messaging and communication materials around financial performance, strategy, partnerships, technology roadmaps, and other key company milestones. Translate complex technical and financial concepts into simple, impactful narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure tight alignment of IR messaging with Kodiak's brand, product strategy, and long-term vision in autonomy and defense. Earnings, Events & External Engagement Drive preparation for quarterly earnings and key investor communications (as applicable), including earnings scripts, Q&A documents, investor presentations, and supporting materials. Help manage investor relations events: earnings calls, conferences, non-deal roadshows, virtual and in-person investor meetings, and the annual shareholder meeting. Support proactive investor targeting strategies, including outreach, conference participation, and ongoing relationship-building with current and prospective shareholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts, serving as a responsive and credible point of contact. Financial Analysis & Market Intelligence Build and maintain external consensus models, valuation analyses, trading/ownership dashboards, and benchmarking versus relevant peers across AI, autonomy, transportation, and defense tech. Monitor and synthesize market trends, investor sentiment, competitor developments, and macro factors; distill insights and recommendations for senior leadership. Partner with Finance and FP&A to ensure consistency between internal planning, external guidance (as applicable), and investor messaging. Support preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and internal leadership related to investor feedback, market perception, and capital markets dynamics. Cross-Functional Partnership & Operations Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Communications/Marketing, Product, Engineering, Operations, and People teams to ensure aligned and accurate external messaging. Maintain and continuously improve IR tools and resources, including the investor relations website, CRM systems, calendars, and internal databases. Help develop and refine IR policies, processes, and KPIs that meet or exceed public-company standards of governance, transparency, and compliance. Serve as a thought partner to the CFO on evolving best practices in investor relations, disclosure, ESG, and market engagement. What you'll bring: 8+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, private equity, or buy-side investing, ideally with exposure to technology, automotive, transportation, or defense sectors. Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, capital markets, and the drivers of long-term shareholder value. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations for executive-level and external audiences. Proven ability to synthesize complex technical and financial topics into clear, concise, and credible messages. High degree of comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities. Strong analytical and modeling skills in Excel or similar tools; ability to interpret and challenge consensus estimates and peer benchmarks. High integrity, sound judgment, and sensitivity to confidential information. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range$190,000-$260,000 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.

Job Description 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 intern with experience working with and building visualizations for robotics / time series data. If you are interested in using your creativity and skills, working with an industry-changing company, and making the world a better place, come join our team!We Are Looking For Interns Who: Experience working with ReactJS and typescript Visualize timeseries data in plots and interactive tooling. Create 3D visualization using ThreeJS. Work with roboticists to evaluate their data visualization needs Additional Skills That Will Help You Be Successful At Kodiak: Strong technical background. BS in computer science and/or 3+ years of experience in Frontend development Interested in self-driving vehicles, robotics, and automotive HMI. Familiar with Github and build automation tools (e.g., Bazel). Experienced with various front-end frameworks and JavaScript libraries such as Plotly, three.js, WebGL. Ability to integrate front-end work with back-end technology implemented in C++. Previous experience working with or using Foxglove Internship Program Details: Start Date: June 2026 Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs. Location: Mountain View, CA. Housing: interns are responsible for housing. What we offer: A fast-paced environment where we work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates. Competitive pay. Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits. A beautiful facility in Mountain View. We love our dogs, so we are a dog-friendly office! Free catered lunch. 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 California Pay Range$10,000-$10,000 USDAt 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.

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 a Software Engineer with a focus on Onboard Infrastructure and Drivers to join us and take a key role in designing and implementing our core software infrastructure. You will work across multiple domains to bring together our embedded devices, AI, computing hardware, and sensors to create a highly reliable and performant system. This role will give you the opportunity to test and deploy complex robots for real customers. In this role, you will: Collaborate with engineers across multiple domains to build the Kodiak real-time operating system that empowers our robots. Design and implement our core infrastructure and libraries using modern C++ Build highly reliable and highly performant compute and network systems Work closely with next generation LIDARs, cameras, radars, and other sensors. Gather metrics, analyze, and optimize the operation of Kodiak autonomous systems What you'll bring: Collaborate with engineers across multiple domains to build the Kodiak real-time operating system that empowers our robots. Design and implement our core infrastructure and libraries using modern C++ Build highly reliable and highly performant compute and network systems Work closely with next generation LIDARs, cameras, radars, and other sensors. Gather metrics, analyze, and optimize the operation of Kodiak autonomous systems Nice to have: Understanding of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and PTP. Experience working with sensors like lidars, cameras and radars. Familiarity with high throughput storage and database systems. Knowledge of tools used for performance optimization like perf, trace tools, and memory profilers. Experience using Bazel for large and cross platform projects. A background in operating systems or build systems. What we offer Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range $150,000 - $180,000 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.

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 experienced Controls Software Engineer who is passionate about safety-critical systems to join our Motion Planning & Controls team. In this role, you will: Be responsible for designing and implementing our feedback, control, and actuation strategies using both established & novel techniques Architect, develop, and test reliable, redundant, and safety-critical software that controls fully-loaded trucks driving on the road Characterize the vehicle platform (e.g., steering, braking, throttle/engine management, dynamics) to develop models that can be used for precise motion planning, simulation, and controls Work on fundamental problems in redundant actuation, degraded operation, and fail-safe control Collaborate with other teams at Kodiak (e.g. hardware, motion planning, and systems engineering) to deliver a robust vehicle control architecture (for example: requirement specifications, test plans, test documentation, and implemented testing at all levels of integration) What you'll bring: A strong background in robotics, controls, optimization, and mathematics (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience) Developed, tested, and tuned controllers for mobile autonomous robots, ideally trucks, cars, or flying vehicles Performed system identification, modeling, simulation, or other characterization for systems with complex dynamics A strong theoretical foundation paired with practical experience in controls, system modeling, and/or redundant architectures A focus on end-to-end vehicle safety Software development experience writing production-level C or C++ Bonus points if you have: Experience with software design and implementation in safety-critical domains (e.g. automotive, aerospace, medical, etc) Written low-level drivers for software/hardware interfacing using protocols such as CAN or ethernet Written efficient code running on resource-constrained embedded systems with a real-time operating system Experience with formal verification methods, writing requirements, and systems engineering processes Comfortable with Python, Matlab/Simulink, or other simulation/analysis tools used in feedback system design What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range $190,000 - $230,000 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.

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. Kodiak is seeking a world-class Applied AI Engineer to design and build the AI Flywheel - the closed-loop system that powers continuous learning across our fleet of autonomous trucks. In this role, you will own the architecture and automation of a complete data-to-model flywheel: from mining hard edge cases, to orchestrating distributed training pipelines, to deploying models across our large-scale AI infrastructure. Your work will ensure that our models improve rapidly and continuously with every mile driven. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you'll interface with our perception, foundation model, and infrastructure teams to transform real-world driving data into smarter models and safer autonomy. In this role, you will: Design and implement the end-to-end AI Flywheel, platforms for training, validation, deployment, and building a robust automated system. Build and maintain multi-node distributed training pipelines using tools like PyTorch DDP, Horovod, or Ray. Develop smart data mining and active learning strategies to prioritize valuable training data from petabyte-scale logs. Automate model evaluation and selection pipelines to support rapid iteration and closed-loop deployment. Build infrastructure for seamless model image packaging, validation, and rollout across Kodiak's autonomous fleet and AI platform. Ensure that the flywheel is reliable, reproducible, and scalable, capable of learning from millions of real-world miles. What you'll bring: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field. 3+ years of experience building production-grade ML infrastructure or model pipelines. Deep proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Experience with distributed training and pipeline orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Kubeflow, Dagster). Strong engineering fundamentals, debugging skills, and ability to scale systems. Passion for turning real-world data into self-improving AI systems. Ideal candidate will also bring: Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other sensor-rich real-world ML systems. Prior work with self-supervised learning, active learning, or large-scale data curation. Familiarity with containerization (Docker), model packaging, and deployment workflows. Comfort working in cross-functional teams with research scientists, infra engineers, and robotics experts. A mindset of ownership, experimentation, and systematic improvement. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) 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 California Pay Range $180,000 - $240,000 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.