Kodiak Robotics Benefits Overview

Lead and mentor a team of embedded engineers developing safety-critical firmware for autonomous trucks. Own real-time firmware architecture and delivery on an RTOS, guide ISO 26262 compliance, support PCBA bring-up and debugging, and maintain production end-of-line test software and fixtures. Remain hands-on through architecture, code reviews, debugging, and implementation.

Designs and implements onboard vehicle systems integrating autonomy hardware, embedded devices, AI, and vehicle platforms. Responsibilities include testing vehicle actuation systems, developing real-time operating system components and C++ infrastructure, building reliable compute and network systems, deploying autonomous trucks, and analyzing system performance. Requires 5+ years of software development connected to hardware, modern C++, CAN protocols, and Linux debugging. Experience with control systems, Bazel, bare-metal or RTOS platforms, and ISO 26262 is preferred.

Owns Kodiak’s engineering test-request intake, triage, prioritization, and cross-site scheduling system. Manages test-track bookings, vendors, facilities, trucks, drivers, and track operations spending. Publishes scheduling and throughput metrics, oversees backlog and SLA reviews, audits ticket quality, and improves processes as demand scales. The role requires independent cross-functional coordination with engineering, program, and site teams, including resolving capacity conflicts and recommending tradeoffs.