Kodiak Robotics

Kodiak Robotics

Hardware Technical Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$190kDetected 1 day ago
AWSProject ManagementJiraMechanical DesignCommunication

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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

  • Create technical execution roadmaps across engineering teams to tie features and their dependencies to time, and track dependencies across teams.
  • Manage and optimize the development and integration efforts specifically for our current hardware platform, ensuring its stability and performance as we scale.
  • Manage the progress of the build to meet Program objectives and goals, defining schedules, milestones, and resource allocation for successful execution. Communicate schedules, status, and priorities to all levels of the organization.
  • Prioritize and manage issues, risks, and dependencies and resolve any barriers to moving programs forward.
  • Support and guide decision making by clearly communicating risks and tradeoffs to stakeholders.
  • Develop tools and processes to improve manufacturing productivity.
  • Maintain a strong technical understanding of our autonomous vehicle platforms, hardware lifecycle, safety clearance process, and test operations.
  • This role will require presence in our Mountain View office to collaborate, with some travel expected.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience of Technical Program Management experience
  • Experience managing fast paced initiatives, often with multiple stakeholders, complex schedules, and priority calls that need to be made.
  • Experience in a startup environment, managing hardware projects towards manufacturing at scale.
  • Expertise in project management tools such as Linear, JIRA, Smartsheet or LucidChart.
  • You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity.
  • You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here]( https://endorsed.com/local-law-144 ).
  • 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.
  • Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
  • Strong bias for action
  • Experience in the automotive or trucking industry with bonus points for Hardware Programs on autonomous vehicles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You know how to facilitate tradeoffs between engineering and product requirements, but always maintain high safety standards.
  • Passion. You are 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
  • $125,000 - $190,000 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.

Compensation

  • The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels.

Company info

  • We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to join us and advance the development of all our product lines (Industrial, Over the Road and Defense).
  • By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process.
  • 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.

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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