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.
In this role, you will:
- Provide administrative support across key People Ops functions including interview scheduling, onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and compliance
- Coordinate new hire onboarding logistics including background checks, Day 1 setup, and orientation scheduling
- Maintain and update employee records in our HRIS and other systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Partner closely with the Office Assistant at our shop in West Texas to coordinate People Ops efforts
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, and systems
- Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and Open Enrollment preparation
- Help track and report on people data (headcount, org changes, etc.)
- Support the team with compliance tracking and audits, including I-9s and training requirements
- Pitch in on ad hoc People projects, team initiatives, and process improvement efforts
What you’ll bring:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High level of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.); familiarity with HRIS is a plus
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Eager to grow in the HR/People field and learn from a collaborative team
- Prior administrative or HR/People Operations experience preferred (internships or relevant coursework okay)
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Cigna, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- 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, One Medical, Wellhub, Spring Health
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Skills Required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High level of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
- Familiarity with HRIS
- Comfortable juggling multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Eager to grow in the HR/People field and learn from a collaborative team
- Prior administrative or HR/People Operations experience (internships or relevant coursework okay)
Kodiak Robotics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kodiak Robotics and has not been reviewed or approved by Kodiak Robotics.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive for core engineering roles, with role postings indicating strong senior bands and offers aligned to autonomy peers. Salary ranges visible on listings reinforce competitiveness for experienced technical hires.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are commonly included with standard multi‑year vesting, and listings frequently note salary plus bonus and equity as part of offers. This makes ownership a regular component of total rewards for technical hires.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside life and short‑/long‑term disability, with FSA/HSA options available. Wellness partners such as mental‑health and primary‑care services are highlighted alongside core plans.
Kodiak Robotics Insights
What We Do
Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry. We believe self-driving trucks will be the first economically viable application of autonomous vehicle technology. We founded Kodiak in the spring of 2018 to make that belief a reality. Safety is our top priority. We are taking a safe and responsible approach to developing and testing our technology. We are proud to work with some of the best in the business. We’ve built a world class team of technologists from leading autonomous driving programs who know the industry inside and out. Our combined experience and commitment to the vision will allow us to put self-driving technology on the road in the safest and most effective way.
