Senior Verification Engineer

Overview

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.

• Work internally within Kodiak with engineering and our external manufacturing partners to build data driven, repeatable verification processes
• Conduct build‑based troubleshooting and debugging to isolate hardware and SW failures within specific subsystems
• Design, implement and communicate proactive corrective and preventive measures addressing primary failure modes
• Perform hands‑on diagnostics and repairs across electrical, software, and mechanical systems to identify root causes for fleet‑wide issues
• Drive engineering verification programs by utilizing rigorous analysis tools and principles to meet established performance standards
• Evaluate hardware quality and provide critical feedback to resolve assembly or manufacturing discrepancies
• Validate technical documentation including schematics, build procedures, and incoming quality control protocols
• Participate to integration lifecycle: especially bring‑up, validation, and sign‑off
• 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 platforms are built for quality and scale

• Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry
• Strong systems thinking and problem‑solving skills; energized by complex, multi‑disciplinary integration challenges
• Hands‑on. Comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Familiar with automotive electronics and communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
• A team leader. Has played a lead role on multiple integration or development programs. Takes ownership and drives teams to deliver results
• Great communicator. Writes clear, concise, and detailed technical documentation, and is skilled at leading and participating in cross‑functional design and integration reviews
• Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report‑outs across all stages of product development

• Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Met Life (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Met Life Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits – Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
• 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.