Functional Safety Engineer, Software

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 190000

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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 Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is developing an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for driverless long-haul trucking applications. Kodiaks unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception scalability and maintainability. The company autonomously delivers freight daily for its commercial customers across the Sun Belt states and for Atlas Energy in the Permian Basin. Kodiak also leverages its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for a Functional Safety Software 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:

Participate in developing technical safety requirements to be used in the Kodiak Autonomy System in various approved Operational Design Domains.
Lead specification of software safety requirements.
Participate in development of software safety architectural design.
Participate in software safety unit design and implementation.
Develop test plans test procedures verification reports at the software unit and software integration levels. Support system level testing from a software safety perspective.
Perform software safety analyses (e.g. dependent failure analysis) to comply with ISO 26262.
Support Hardware-Software Interface development and derive safety measures.
Collaborate with Kodiak internal and external stakeholders to review and assess work products for compliance with ISO 26262.
10% travel to test sites possible

What youll bring:

Bachelors degree or higher in software electrical mechanical or other related engineering and/or a Bachelors degree with professional experience in a high tech environment
Experience with Part 4 6 8 and 9 of ISO 26262. Special emphasis on implementation of Part 6 for autonomous vehicles
Experience with developing work products for safety critical systems.
Experience with system and software level verification and validation of autonomous vehicles
Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO26262 SOTIF and UL4600.
Good communication skills with a collaborative approach
Ability to structure project tasks and drive evidence development among teams
Knowledge of software configuration management and software quality assurance

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 salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross 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

$130000 - $190000 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 candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates 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 Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed here( By submitting your application you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application please contact with Separate Review Request in the email subject line.

Required Experience:

In this role you will:

Participate in developing technical safety requirements to be used in the Kodiak Autonomy System in various approved Operational Design Domains.
Lead specification of software safety requirements.
Participate in development of software safety architectural design.
Participate in software safety unit design and implementation.
Develop test plans test procedures verification reports at the software unit and software integration levels. Support system level testing from a software safety perspective.
Perform software safety analyses (e.g. dependent failure analysis) to comply with ISO 26262.
Support Hardware-Software Interface development and derive safety measures.
Collaborate with Kodiak internal and external stakeholders to review and assess work products for compliance with ISO 26262.
10% travel to test sites possible

What youll bring:

Bachelors degree or higher in software electrical mechanical or other related engineering and/or a Bachelors degree with professional experience in a high tech environment
Experience with Part 4 6 8 and 9 of ISO 26262. Special emphasis on implementation of Part 6 for autonomous vehicles
Experience with developing work products for safety critical systems.
Experience with system and software level verification and validation of autonomous vehicles
Experience with functional safety standards such as ISO26262 SOTIF and UL4600.
Good communication skills with a collaborative approach
Ability to structure project tasks and drive evidence development among teams
Knowledge of software configuration management and software quality assurance

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.)