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.
We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer with deep experience in new platform development and system-level integration. This role is at the forefront of bringing next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms to life from early-stage concept through integration validation and deployment. You will work closely with hardware systems and manufacturing teams to drive new platform development with a focus on integration quality test rigor and technical execution.
In this role you will:
- Lead system-level integration of sensors compute actuation and vehicle systems for new platform development programs
- Drive the full integration lifecycle: architecture definition build planning bring-up validation and sign-off
- Develop and execute structured test plans to validate new platform functionality performance and reliability
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional build and integration events with Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing and Systems teams
- Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback to ensure new platforms are built for quality and scale
- Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation including drawings schematics BOMs build instructions and test reports
- Identify triage and resolve integration issues through systematic debugging and root cause analysis
- Partner with systems and hardware engineering teams to define integration requirements and acceptance criteria for new platforms
What youll bring:
- Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 6 years of experience in the autonomous vehicle automotive or a related industry
- Demonstrated experience leading new platform or new product integration programs from early development through validation
- Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills; you are energized by complex multi-disciplinary integration challenges
- Hands-on. You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Confident with automotive electronics and familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
- Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
- CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
- A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have played the lead role on multiple integration or development programs. You take ownership and drive teams to deliver results
- Great communicator. You write clear concise and detailed technical documentation and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design and integration reviews
- Proven ability to drive testing through development execution analysis corrective actions and final report-outs across all stages of product development
- U.S. person required
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
$180000 - $210000 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.
We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer with deep experience in new platform development and system-level integration. This role is at the forefront of bringing next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms to life from early-stage concept through integration validation and deployment. You will work closely with hardware systems and manufacturing teams to drive new platform development with a focus on integration quality test rigor and technical execution.
In this role you will:
- Lead system-level integration of sensors compute actuation and vehicle systems for new platform development programs
- Drive the full integration lifecycle: architecture definition build planning bring-up validation and sign-off
- Develop and execute structured test plans to validate new platform functionality performance and reliability
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional build and integration events with Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing and Systems teams
- Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback to ensure new platforms are built for quality and scale
- Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation including drawings schematics BOMs build instructions and test reports
- Identify triage and resolve integration issues through systematic debugging and root cause analysis
- Partner with systems and hardware engineering teams to define integration requirements and acceptance criteria for new platforms
What youll bring:
- Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 6 years of experience in the autonomous vehicle automotive or a related industry
- Demonstrated experience leading new platform or new product integration programs from early development through validation
- Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills; you are energized by complex multi-disciplinary integration challenges
- Hands-on. You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Confident with automotive electronics and familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
- Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
- CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
- A team leader. Whether formally or informally you have played the lead role on multiple integration or development programs. You take ownership and drive teams to deliver results
- Great communicator. You write clear concise and detailed technical documentation and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design and integration reviews
- Proven ability to drive testing through development execution analysis corrective actions and final report-outs across all stages of product development
- U.S. person required
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
$180000 - $210000 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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