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;">We are looking for an experienced Senior Verification Engineer to join our team. Our manufacturing team is growing quickly and we need someone with a strong quality engineering and technical background. This role is crucial to ensure required quality performances of a truck is reached at end of production line. You will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to drive technical execution.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work internally within Kodiak with engineering and our external manufacturing partners to build data driven, repeatable verification processes</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct build-based troubleshooting and debugging to isolate hardware and SW failures within specific subsystems</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, implement and communicate proactive corrective and preventive measures addressing primary failure modes</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform hands-on diagnostics and repairs across electrical, software, and mechanical systems to identify root causes for fleet-wide issues</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive engineering verification programs by utilizing rigorous analysis tools and principles to meet established performance standards</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Evaluate hardware quality and provide critical feedback to resolve assembly or manufacturing discrepancies</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Validate technical documentation including schematics, build procedures, and incoming quality control protocols</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate to integration lifecycle: especially bring-up, validation, and sign-off</span></li> <li class="p2" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate to cross-functional build and integration events with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Systems teams as well as Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback to ensure new<br>platforms are built for quality and scale</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills; you are energized by complex, multi-disciplinary integration challenges</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Great communicator. You write clear, concise, and detailed technical documentation, and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design and integration reviews</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report-outs across all stages of product development</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 annual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies</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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) </span></li> <li style="font-size: