Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist

Kodiak AI; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Competitive pay

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking an experienced autonomous vehicle test operator for our Lancaster, TX facility. You will conduct driving tests and prepare reports to support ongoing hardware and software development.

The role requires shift flexibility (day, night, weekends) and occasional travel, with a strong safety mindset and teamwork to advance our autonomous transportation program. Join a fast-paced, equity-backed team that values safety, collaboration, and innovation as we deploy

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Strong safety-first mindset and attention to detail.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Experience with autonomous or automated test operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete driving reports and tests to provide essential feedback to hardware and software teams.
• Coordinate testing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software systems.
• Assist in developing new procedures and policies for Texas operations.
• Monitor AV system to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Safety mindset

Willing to travel

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for an experienced autonomous vehicle test operator to help us test our autonomous technology. This position requires shift flexibility withs days or nights and works onsite at our Lancaster, TX facility.

In this role, you will:

• Complete driving reports and tests in order to provide essential feedback to the hardware and software teams
• Coordinate testing priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Troubleshoot hardware and software systems
• Assist in developing new procedures and policies for the development of Texas operations
• Monitor AV system to ensure safe and efficient operations

What you'll bring:

• Great communication skills and a team player
• Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend shifts
• Occasional travel is required
• Safety first mindset, we are never in a hurry at the cost of safety

What we offer:

• A place with big goals that we trust we can achieve.
• A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Equity and competitive pay. Every employee is a stakeholder in Kodiak’s success.
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies.

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.