Kodiak Robotics
Safety Driver, Commercial
Lancaster, TX · Mid
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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
- Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on vehicle performance, route conditions, and operational processes.
- Your work directly enables safe, reliable deliveries for our partners while helping scale autonomous technology in live production environments.
- Join us in building a safer, more efficient future for trucking - one mile at a time.
- You'll partner closely with our Operations, Command Center, and customer teams to safely deliver freight while supporting the continued deployment and validation of Kodiak's autonomous driving technology in production environments.
- 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
- Take control of the vehicle when required to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and mission success.
- Maintain accurate trip documentation and operational records as required.
- Light computer skills required
Nice to have
- Experience in high-awareness roles (test driving, autonomous/ADAS validation, specialized transport) is a strong plus.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Benefits
- Double time for holiday pay
- Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- Accrued 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
Company info
- If you're an experienced CDL driver who takes pride in safe driving, consistency, and being part of the future of trucking, this role is for you.
- Represent Kodiak professionally with customers, partners, and the public during all commercial operations.
- 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.
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
- an 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
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