Kodiak

Manage driver schedules, track runs, update truck management system, create SOPs, troubleshoot issues, and support autonomous vehicle system health. | Motivated candidate with critical thinking, troubleshooting skills, flexible availability, Google Office proficiency, and preferred call center experience. | 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. As an Operations Specialist you’ll be assisting our development and production operations in a safe, efficient, and precise manner at Kodiak. In this role, you will: Communicate with multiple safety drivers in an energetic and courteous manner Accurately track and precisely document progress of runs throughout your shift Manage and update info accordingly within the company's Truck Management System Set driver schedules based on available assignments which could include weekend and night shifts Create and maintain SOP documentation for operations processes Troubleshoot and document any issues encountered with the autonomous system Report trip issues and logistical discrepancies as needed Assist with AV system setup which includes cross-checks through checklist and other required health checks What you'll bring: Willing and able to work flexible shifts & schedules including days, nights and weekends Be a motivated individual with the ability to work under high stress situations while using good judgment The ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills Strong understanding of how to properly troubleshoot problems while using various Operating systems Knowledge in Google Office such as spreadsheets, docs, drive, etc. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask Previous experience in a call center or similar environment preferred What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Accrued PTO and generous parental leave policies Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health 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. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.

Develop and maintain 2D and 3D visualization tools and backend services for autonomous vehicle sensor data. | Bachelor's degree with 2+ years fullstack development experience, proficiency in TypeScript, ReactJS, Three.js, and robotics data handling. | 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. We are looking for an Engineer who will be developing, supporting, maintaining, and evolving 2D and 3D visualization tools for autonomous vehicle development and testing. You have curiosity in AV perception and planning, and enjoy breaking down and presenting complex data in an intuitive, efficient, and effective manner. The role’s focus will be deploying tools into production with minimal disruption. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple teams and leadership within Kodiak. We are in a hybrid onsite environment based out of Mountain View, CA. In this role, you will: Participate in building our tooling suite, proactively identifying opportunities to improve performance and scaling our 2D and 3D visualization capabilities as our fleet grows. Build intuitive interfaces in ReactJS, TypeScript, and Three.js that translate complex AV sensor data into actionable insights for our engineering teams. Partner directly with Software Engineering, Quality, and Operations to deeply understand their workflows, transforming user feedback into high-impact features. Help develop robust backend services and APIs that bridge the gap between raw robotics data and the UI. Champion code quality and documentation, helping us evolve our infrastructure as we push the boundaries of long-haul autonomous trucking. Qualifications: Strong technical background as evidenced by BS, MS, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline. 2+ years of experience building intuitive fullstack applications. Solid understanding of TypeScript, ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and related web technologies. Familiarity of C++ is a bonus! Experience with modern 2D and 3D JavaScript libraries and tooling, esp. Three.js Experience with app profiling and performance tuning. Experience working with time series robotics data such as Rosbags or mcaps Experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs. Great communicator; you must be capable of writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation. Passion; you must be passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity. 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 California Pay Range $130,000—$160,000 USD 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. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.