Kodiak Robotics
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Mountain View, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$170kDetected 1 day ago
PythonC++C#SpringGitMySQLAWSIntellectual PropertyCommunicationCollaboration
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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
- Own, develop, improve, troubleshoot, and maintain new and existing manufacturing test software to automate or execute configuration, verification, and/or testing of various components (PCBAs, third-party devices, sensors, etc.) and subassemblies.
- Develop improvements and optimizations for operator-facing user interfaces in manufacturing.
- Implement optimization for DB operations for manufacturing test traceability & queries for dashboards, manufacturing process flow enforcement, etc.
- Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members.
- Ability to manage multiple software releases across various product categories.
- 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
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python/C# for production, testing, and automation
- Strong understanding of various communications/interface protocols such as I2C, UART, USB, UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet & Automotive Ethernet.
- Solid experience with Manufacturing Test Execution platforms such as ATEasy, NI TestStand, Keysight Test Exec, etc.
- Experience with DBs (such as PGSQL, MySQL, MSSQL) for test data storage & query optimization
- Strong understanding of best practices in software engineering and manufacturing.
Nice to have
- 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing test development, preferably in the autonomous vehicle / automotive industry.
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $140,000 - $170,000 USD
Benefits
- 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 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, Gympass, Spring Health
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
- 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.
- Manufacturing Test Software Engineer with production experience in manufacturing environments to join the Manufacturing team and expand our manufacturing test capabilities for our autonomous vehicle systems.
- This position will be a key member of the Manufacturing Test team and play a pivotal role in automating various tests, improving test coverage, scaling test capacity while ensuring long-term reliability, and integrating test systems with our MES / PLM systems
Equal opportunity
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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-rel
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