Kodiak Robotics
Product Strategy & Operations Associate
Mountain View, CA · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$125k-$150kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware.
- Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense.
- In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- A degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent demonstrated rigor in systems thinking and process optimization.
Nice to have
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving timely execution in complex environments.
- A genuine interest in product development and a desire to work alongside Product and Engineering rather than advise from the outside.
- Adeptness in leveraging generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance clarity and quality in stakeholder communication.
- Must be willing to work full-time in the Mountain View, CA office, and travel up to 25% of the time to customer and deployment locations.
- Additional experience in the following areas is also a plus:
- Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, logistics, or hardware/manufacturing operations
- Consulting or internship work on product, technology, or operations engagements
- Working in both a startup and a larger company environment
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Office
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $125,000 - $150,000 USD
Benefits
- 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)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Office perks: free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen
- Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview.
Company info
- Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move.
- Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
- We are seeking a sharp, analytical, and hands-on Product Strategy & Operations Associate to join our team in Mountain View, CA.
- This role sits at the intersection of our Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- You'll bring structured problem-solving and an operations mindset to the questions that shape how autonomous trucks get built, deployed, and scaled, and you'll do it embedded with the people building the product.
- If you've been working in strategy or operations and want to get closer to product development and a Product & Eng-led organization, this is that move.
- This role is based full-time in our Mountain View office.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity
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