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.
As an Operations Supervisor Testing youll oversee daily autonomous vehicle (AV) test operations across Kodiaks ODDs. Youll lead a team of Test Specialists Safety Drivers and Assisted Autonomy Operators ensuring all test runs are executed safely efficiently and to the highest operational standards.
This role combines hands-on technical understanding with people leadership and strategic coordination. Youll manage shift performance enforce safety and compliance standards and collaborate closely with Engineering and Operations Management to continuously improve test execution and data quality.
If you thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments lead with composure and take pride in driving operational excellence this role is for you.
Once every four weeks youll travel to a remote industrial testing site with sparse amenities to oversee a dedicated on-site crew executing a dynamic mix of industrial-scale testing activities including:
- New customer truck bring-up and integration
- New software deployment validation
- Additional software testing as project needs evolve
What Youll Do
- Supervise daily testing operations while actively supporting on-site test execution and troubleshooting.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with Kodiaks SOPs safety policies and project priorities.
- Collaborate with other supervisors in order to execute tests in with a shared pool of Test Specialists Safety Drivers and Assisted Autonomy Operators to maintain consistent throughput and fleet utilization.
- Act as the on-shift decision-maker for operational issues escalating critical matters as appropriate.
- Track and report shift-level performance metrics such as throughput test completion rate and issue resolution.
- Review team documentation for accuracy and completeness ensuring proper escalation and communication standards.
- Identify process gaps or performance trends and implement corrective actions in partnership with management and engineering teams.
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions ride-alongs and evaluations to support skill development and operational consistency.
- Promote a culture of safety professionalism and continuous improvement across all testing teams.
- Ensure adherence to company policies safety protocols and CDL/HOS compliance requirements where applicable.
- Partner with other Supervisors Leads and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless shift handoffs shared situational awareness and aligned priorities.
What Were Looking For
Experience:
- 3 years in AV testing fleet operations or related automotive environments.
- Demonstrated success in a working-lead or supervisory role within a fast-paced safety-critical setting.
Background:
- Strong understanding of AV systems testing workflows and operational safety practices.
- Proven ability to manage shift-based teams while maintaining high productivity and morale.
Industry Knowledge:
- Familiarity with autonomous systems fleet management and test execution processes.
- Understanding of compliance frameworks and operational risk management principles.
Strong Communicator:
- Skilled at maintaining calm structured communication under pressure.
- Able to convey complex operational details clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Leadership Mindset:
- Leads with accountability and composure balancing team oversight with hands-on involvement.
- Drives continuous improvement in safety efficiency and process discipline across the test organization.
Why Join Kodiak
At Kodiak youll work at the forefront of autonomous trucking helping shape safety and compliance frameworks that will define the industry. Your work will directly contribute to real-world deployments regulatory readiness and the safe scaling of breakthrough technology. Join us in creating the foundation that will make autonomous trucking not only possible but trusted and safe at scale.
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
- 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.)
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:
Manager
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.
As an Operations Supervisor Testing youll oversee daily autonomous vehicle (AV) test operations across Kodiaks ODDs. Youll lead a team of Test Specialists Safety Drivers and Assisted Autonomy Operators ensuring all test runs are executed safely efficiently and to the highest operational standards.
This role combines hands-on technical understanding with people leadership and strategic coordination. Youll manage shift performance enforce safety and compliance standards and collaborate closely with Engineering and Operations Management to continuously improve test execution and data quality.
If you thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments lead with composure and take pride in driving operational excellence this role is for you.
Once every four weeks youll travel to a remote industrial testing site with sparse amenities to oversee a dedicated on-site crew executing a dynamic mix of industrial-scale testing activities including:
- New customer truck bring-up and integration
- New software deployment validation
- Additional software testing as project needs evolve
What Youll Do
- Supervise daily testing operations while actively supporting on-site test execution and troubleshooting.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with Kodiaks SOPs safety policies and project priorities.
- Collaborate with other supervisors in order to execute tests in with a shared pool of Test Specialists Safety Drivers and Assisted Autonomy Operators to maintain consistent throughput and fleet utilization.
- Act as the on-shift decision-maker for operational issues escalating critical matters as appropriate.
- Track and report shift-level performance metrics such as throughput test completion rate and issue resolution.
- Review team documentation for accuracy and completeness ensuring proper escalation and communication standards.
- Identify process gaps or performance trends and implement corrective actions in partnership with management and engineering teams.
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions ride-alongs and evaluations to support skill development and operational consistency.
- Promote a culture of safety professionalism and continuous improvement across all testing teams.
- Ensure adherence to company policies safety protocols and CDL/HOS compliance requirements where applicable.
- Partner with other Supervisors Leads and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless shift handoffs shared situational awareness and aligned priorities.
What Were Looking For
Experience:
- 3 years in AV testing fleet operations or related automotive environments.
- Demonstrated success in a working-lead or supervisory role within a fast-paced safety-critical setting.
Background:
- Strong understanding of AV systems testing workflows and operational safety practices.
- Proven ability to manage shift-based teams while maintaining high productivity and morale.
Industry Knowledge:
- Familiarity with autonomous systems fleet management and test execution processes.
- Understanding of compliance frameworks and operational risk management principles.
Strong Communicator:
- Skilled at maintaining calm structured communication under pressure.
- Able to convey complex operational details clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Leadership Mindset:
- Leads with accountability and composure balancing team oversight with hands-on involvement.
- Drives continuous improvement in safety efficiency and process discipline across the test organization.
Why Join Kodiak
At Kodiak youll work at the forefront of autonomous trucking helping shape safety and compliance frameworks that will define the industry. Your work will directly contribute to real-world deployments regulatory readiness and the safe scaling of breakthrough technology. Join us in creating the foundation that will make autonomous trucking not only possible but trusted and safe at scale.
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
- 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.)
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:
Manager
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