<div class="content-intro"><p>Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. 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.<br><br>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.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will help build and test critical hardware products for Kodiak autonomous trucks. We’re looking for someone to be hands-on with our products as well as an experienced technician who is able to support a diverse set of technical projects. An ideal candidate is someone who is local to the Bay Area and excited to collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Be a core member on the Electrical Engineering team responsible for building high quality harness assemblies. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform incoming quality inspection for contract manufacturing harness builds</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform testing on electrical components and assemblies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform soldering, mechanical assemblies, and subsystem builds</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage BOMs and organize lab inventories</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with prototype builds, testing and operating test equipment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience reading and building harnesses from harness drawings</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable using soldering iron, multimeter, and crimping tools. Experience with oscilloscopes would be nice to have.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other individuals in a team or project setting</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity; balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fidelity 401(k)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="descr