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.
Were looking for a Staff Technical Recruiter to lead hiring for our AI/ML and Perception software teams. This is a high-impact role focused on attracting and closing senior to leadership-level engineering talent in a competitive market. Youll partner deeply with technical leaders shape hiring strategy and build the pipelines that power our next phase of growth.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who combines strong technical credibility ownership mindset and operational rigor someone who can influence hiring decisions while also executing at a high level.
What youll do:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for AI/ML and Perception software roles from intake through close.
- Build and engage senior and leadership-level candidate pipelines with a strong focus on passive talent.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and engineering leaders to define hiring strategy role calibration and talent profiles.
- Deliver a high-quality responsive candidate experience that reflects Kodiaks values and technical bar.
- Develop a strong understanding of Kodiaks autonomy technology and articulate our mission roadmap and technical challenges to candidates.
- Maintain accurate recruiting data and pipeline hygiene in Greenhouse to support hiring visibility and decision-making.
- Identify and drive process improvements that increase hiring efficiency quality of signal and close rates.
- Contribute to broader recruiting initiatives including market mapping employer branding and interview process design.
What youll bring:
- 10 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with at least 5 years in AI robotics autonomy or related advanced engineering environments.
- Strong network and demonstrated understanding of the robotics AI/ML and autonomy talent market particularly in highly competitive hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Track record of hiring senior staff principal and engineering management talent within AI/ML perception or distributed systems teams.
- Strong ability to source engage and close passive candidates using diverse recruiting channels and targeted outreach strategies.
- Comfort operating in startup to mid-size company environments with shifting priorities and evolving hiring plans.
- Demonstrated ability to build technical credibility with engineering stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.
- Experience using Greenhouse or similar ATS platforms to manage pipelines and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills strong ownership mindset and a high sense of urgency in competitive talent markets.
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 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
$150000 - $175000 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:
Staff 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.
Were looking for a Staff Technical Recruiter to lead hiring for our AI/ML and Perception software teams. This is a high-impact role focused on attracting and closing senior to leadership-level engineering talent in a competitive market. Youll partner deeply with technical leaders shape hiring strategy and build the pipelines that power our next phase of growth.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who combines strong technical credibility ownership mindset and operational rigor someone who can influence hiring decisions while also executing at a high level.
What youll do:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for AI/ML and Perception software roles from intake through close.
- Build and engage senior and leadership-level candidate pipelines with a strong focus on passive talent.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and engineering leaders to define hiring strategy role calibration and talent profiles.
- Deliver a high-quality responsive candidate experience that reflects Kodiaks values and technical bar.
- Develop a strong understanding of Kodiaks autonomy technology and articulate our mission roadmap and technical challenges to candidates.
- Maintain accurate recruiting data and pipeline hygiene in Greenhouse to support hiring visibility and decision-making.
- Identify and drive process improvements that increase hiring efficiency quality of signal and close rates.
- Contribute to broader recruiting initiatives including market mapping employer branding and interview process design.
What youll bring:
- 10 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with at least 5 years in AI robotics autonomy or related advanced engineering environments.
- Strong network and demonstrated understanding of the robotics AI/ML and autonomy talent market particularly in highly competitive hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Track record of hiring senior staff principal and engineering management talent within AI/ML perception or distributed systems teams.
- Strong ability to source engage and close passive candidates using diverse recruiting channels and targeted outreach strategies.
- Comfort operating in startup to mid-size company environments with shifting priorities and evolving hiring plans.
- Demonstrated ability to build technical credibility with engineering stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.
- Experience using Greenhouse or similar ATS platforms to manage pipelines and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills strong ownership mindset and a high sense of urgency in competitive talent markets.
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 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
$150000 - $175000 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:
Staff IC
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