Kodiak Robotics

Senior Software Quality Simulation Specialist

Mountain View, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$145kDetected 14 days ago

PythonC++SpringIntellectual PropertyRoboticsTest AutomationCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector.
Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview.

Develop test plans and create simulations to test the behavior of our autonomous trucks.
Partner with engineering teams to ensure simulation scenarios accurately reflect real-world conditions.
Collaborate with infrastructure and tools teams to enhance automation, debugging, and scaling of simulations.
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.

2+ years of experience in autonomous vehicle or robotics industry.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
3+ years of experience in simulation, QA, or test automation, ideally in robotics or autonomous systems.
Familiarity with python or C++ programming.
Hands-on experience with simulation workflows or large-scale simulation testing environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to dive into technical details.
Passion for autonomous technology and improving safety and efficiency through simulation.
Familiarity with structured test planning and execution

In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer.

Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
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

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.

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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