Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer - Field Support

Kodiak Robotics, Inc.

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $180,000 - $210,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
Troubleshoot complex hardware/software systems
Lead cross-functional root cause analysis
Experience with can, ethernet, lin protocols
Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer focused on field support to ensure the reliability and uptime of its autonomous systems at customer sites. The role requires hands-on technical expertise in hardware and software integration, along with strong problem-solving skills for autonomous vehicles

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on maintaining fleet uptime by responding rapidly to field failures and leading root cause investigations across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software domains.
  • Candidates must be comfortable traveling at least 30% of the time to customer sites to troubleshoot complex issues and perform preventative maintenance on autonomous platforms.
  • The company offers a competitive compensation package including equity, bonuses, comprehensive medical plans, flexible PTO, and office perks like free EV charging and catered lunches.

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Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer focused on field support to ensure the reliability and uptime of its autonomous systems at customer sites. The role requires hands-on technical expertise in hardware and software integration, along with strong problem-solving skills for autonomous vehicles.

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $210,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and various wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Troubleshoot complex hardware/software systems
  • Lead cross-functional root cause analysis
  • Experience with CAN, Ethernet, LIN protocols
  • Travel frequently to customer sites
  • Hands-on debugging with wrench and keyboard

Nice-to-have

  • Strong bias toward action in ambiguous situations
  • Comfort operating in Linux environments
  • Scripting skills in Python or C++
  • Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Ability to translate field data into design requirements

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience debugging autonomous vehicles or robotics
  • Deep familiarity with automotive embedded electronics
  • Track record of contributing to hardware design reviews

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