Data Quality Specialist

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. Kodiak delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using autonomous technology and has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop and deploy autonomous capabilities.

We’re seeking a detail‑oriented Data Quality Specialist to contribute to the advancement of autonomous truck technology. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collected from our autonomous trucks in both testing and production environments. Your work will directly impact the training and improvement of our autonomous driving systems by maintaining high data quality standards through thorough review and verification processes.

• Review and validate data captured from autonomous vehicles to ensure it is complete, accurate, and relevant.
• Follow structured guidelines to identify and label objects, boundaries, actions, and behaviors (e.g., vehicles, pedestrians, road signs, lane lines, and obstacles).
• Assist in data annotation and labeling efforts to support machine learning and model training.
• Conduct quality assurance audits on labeled data to verify accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine annotation guidelines and improve tooling.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the data verification workflow.

• 2+ years of experience in data analytics and/or quality assurance.
• Familiarity with data annotation tools and related workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Basic understanding of autonomous systems and the role of data labeling in model development.
• Experience working with sensor data from autonomous vehicles (LiDAR, radar, camera).
• Effective communication skills and strong problem‑solving abilities.

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits).
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies.
• Office located in Mountain View, CA.
• Office perks: dog‑friendly environment, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging.
• Fidelity 401(k). Dependent Care FSA, HSA, commuter benefits.

The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, 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.

$118,000 – $125,000 USD

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working toward 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.