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 and intrapreneurial Senior Product Manager to drive the development of our Assisted Autonomy (AA) solution. AA allows a human to remotely control a truck in certain low-speed and clearly-defined scenarios that benefit from human involvement. AA is part of the functionality of Kodiaks autonomous solution the Kodiak Driver.
This is anIndividual Contributor (IC) PM role that requires end-to-end product ownership of Assisted Autonomy at Kodiak. You will be responsible for assessing and tracking the market listening to customers analyzing data and evaluating Kodiaks capabilities to unify a cross-functional team behind a cohesive product vision and strategy. Because this role involves both software and hardware it requires a unique blend of technical depth B2C UX/design sensibility and rigorous execution.
In this role you will:
- Product strategy & vision: Formulate and evolve the roadmap for Assisted Autonomy balancing near-term deployment milestones with long-term scalability. Assess market trends and evaluate Kodiaks capabilities to unify cross-functional teams behind a clear AA strategy.
- Data-driven prioritization & KPIs: Establish and monitor KPIs. Use data to improve performance while prioritizing failure modes and features to improve overall safety.
- Execution & deployment: Define and prioritize requirements with cross-functional partners. Evaluate releases for acceptance and partner closely with Ops teams on field deployment process optimization and the creation of effective training materials.
- Hardware & software integration: Drive product improvements across both software interfaces (job dispatch telestation capabilities) and physical hardware integrations.
- Stakeholder communication: Act as the central node between Engineering Operations Safety Program internal leadership and external customers providing clear updates on feature development release management and market readiness.
- Travel: Up to 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployment locations to listen to customers and gather direct operational feedback.
What youll bring:
- 8 years of product management experience ideally in environments that blend software and hardware
- Demonstrated success in defining & launching end-user-facing high-tech products through the full lifecycle to customers at scale
- Strong B2C UX/design experience demonstrating an ability to build highly usable interfaces for teleoperations and human-in-the-loop workflows including for non-technical users
- Ability to think deeply and communicate clearly about data and KPIs and how they inform product prioritization
- Technical degree (masters degree or above in engineering computer science or a related technical field) or equivalent practical work experience
- Prior experience in assisted autonomy autonomous vehicles (AV) or robotics
- Startup experience
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
$180000 - $220000 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 and intrapreneurial Senior Product Manager to drive the development of our Assisted Autonomy (AA) solution. AA allows a human to remotely control a truck in certain low-speed and clearly-defined scenarios that benefit from human involvement. AA is part of the functionality of Kodiaks autonomous solution the Kodiak Driver.
This is anIndividual Contributor (IC) PM role that requires end-to-end product ownership of Assisted Autonomy at Kodiak. You will be responsible for assessing and tracking the market listening to customers analyzing data and evaluating Kodiaks capabilities to unify a cross-functional team behind a cohesive product vision and strategy. Because this role involves both software and hardware it requires a unique blend of technical depth B2C UX/design sensibility and rigorous execution.
In this role you will:
- Product strategy & vision: Formulate and evolve the roadmap for Assisted Autonomy balancing near-term deployment milestones with long-term scalability. Assess market trends and evaluate Kodiaks capabilities to unify cross-functional teams behind a clear AA strategy.
- Data-driven prioritization & KPIs: Establish and monitor KPIs. Use data to improve performance while prioritizing failure modes and features to improve overall safety.
- Execution & deployment: Define and prioritize requirements with cross-functional partners. Evaluate releases for acceptance and partner closely with Ops teams on field deployment process optimization and the creation of effective training materials.
- Hardware & software integration: Drive product improvements across both software interfaces (job dispatch telestation capabilities) and physical hardware integrations.
- Stakeholder communication: Act as the central node between Engineering Operations Safety Program internal leadership and external customers providing clear updates on feature development release management and market readiness.
- Travel: Up to 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployment locations to listen to customers and gather direct operational feedback.
What youll bring:
- 8 years of product management experience ideally in environments that blend software and hardware
- Demonstrated success in defining & launching end-user-facing high-tech products through the full lifecycle to customers at scale
- Strong B2C UX/design experience demonstrating an ability to build highly usable interfaces for teleoperations and human-in-the-loop workflows including for non-technical users
- Ability to think deeply and communicate clearly about data and KPIs and how they inform product prioritization
- Technical degree (masters degree or above in engineering computer science or a related technical field) or equivalent practical work experience
- Prior experience in assisted autonomy autonomous vehicles (AV) or robotics
- Startup experience
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
$180000 - $220000 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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