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 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Manager to drive the development of our Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions across different customer this role you will be the directly responsible individual for the full product lifecycle for your area of responsibility which requires a unique blend of technical depth in autonomous systems product sensibility business acumen and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of customer-centric product deployment.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Execution: Work with the end user and cross-functional teams (engineering program management operations commercial) to drive the end-to-end process from needs identification to feature implementation and remove any blockers to ensure the product is deployed successfully to meet the end users expectations.
- Prioritization: Prioritize features and adjust for changes in Kodiaks commercial and competitive context.
- Product definition: Define requirements to ensure they meet end user needs. Work closely with engineering to ensure the right product is built.
- Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs understand the state of our product readiness and communicate progress to our customers.
- User feedback: Be the primary voice of the product and the end user working closely with Kodiaks customers to gain trust and channel feedback to internal teams.
- Communication: Provide clear updates to leadership customers and cross-functional teams on program progress risks and mitigation plans.
- Travel: 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployments.
What youll bring:
- 8 years experience working in Product Management ideally in autonomous vehicles robotics operations management supply chain management and/or logistics
- Passion for working with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and create effective solutions
- Comfortable leading strategy & execution in the midst of ambiguity and a dynamic market
- Experience building credibility and strong relationships within engineering and operations teams and with external stakeholders and customers
- Technical degree or equivalent background in engineering computer science or a 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 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
$200000 - $240000 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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....
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 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Manager to drive the development of our Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions across different customer this role you will be the directly responsible individual for the full product lifecycle for your area of responsibility which requires a unique blend of technical depth in autonomous systems product sensibility business acumen and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of customer-centric product deployment.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Execution: Work with the end user and cross-functional teams (engineering program management operations commercial) to drive the end-to-end process from needs identification to feature implementation and remove any blockers to ensure the product is deployed successfully to meet the end users expectations.
- Prioritization: Prioritize features and adjust for changes in Kodiaks commercial and competitive context.
- Product definition: Define requirements to ensure they meet end user needs. Work closely with engineering to ensure the right product is built.
- Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs understand the state of our product readiness and communicate progress to our customers.
- User feedback: Be the primary voice of the product and the end user working closely with Kodiaks customers to gain trust and channel feedback to internal teams.
- Communication: Provide clear updates to leadership customers and cross-functional teams on program progress risks and mitigation plans.
- Travel: 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployments.
What youll bring:
- 8 years experience working in Product Management ideally in autonomous vehicles robotics operations management supply chain management and/or logistics
- Passion for working with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and create effective solutions
- Comfortable leading strategy & execution in the midst of ambiguity and a dynamic market
- Experience building credibility and strong relationships within engineering and operations teams and with external stakeholders and customers
- Technical degree or equivalent background in engineering computer science or a 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 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
$200000 - $240000 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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