Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous trucking company developing self-driving heavy vehicles and commercial logistics operations.
<div class="content-intro"><p>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 technology. In 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.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will help build and test critical hardware products for Kodiak autonomous trucks. We’re looking for someone to be hands-on with our products as well as an experienced technician who is able to support a diverse set of technical projects. An ideal candidate is someone who is local to the Bay Area and excited to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Be a core member on the Electrical Engineering team responsible for building high quality harness assemblies. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform incoming quality inspection for contract manufacturing harness builds</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform testing on electrical components and assemblies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform soldering, mechanical assemblies, and subsystem builds</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage BOMs and organize lab inventories</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with prototype builds, testing and operating test equipment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience reading and building harnesses from harness drawings</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable using soldering iron, multimeter, and crimping tools. Experience with oscilloscopes would be nice to have.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity; balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fidelity 401(k)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The pay range listed below reflects the base salary <strong data-stringify-type="bold">in our SF/Silicon Valley location, </strong>across 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</p></div><div class="title">California Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$45</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$55 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> </div> <div>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 opportunit