Staff Systems Engineer, Fault Management

Kodiak Robotics

Mountain View, California, United States
Base: $200,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
5+ years real-time safety-critical applications
Fault management and diagnostic development
Safe state identification and minimum risk conditions
Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and execution of their next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and execution of their next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System.
  • This role is critical for ensuring safe system responses to onboard faults while optimizing fleet availability and operational continuity for commercial driverless trucking.
  • The company offers a competitive compensation package including equity, bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible PTO in Mountain View, CA.

Matching Summary

Kodiak Robotics is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and execution of their next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System.

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years real-time safety-critical applications
  • Fault management and diagnostic development
  • Safe state identification and minimum risk conditions
  • Systems engineering V-model lifecycle experience
  • Ability to read C/C++ code

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with autonomous vehicles or aerospace
  • Agile software engineering team collaboration
  • Quantitative risk analysis skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Cross-functional technical leadership

Key Requirements

  • B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering
  • 5+ years experience in safety-critical systems
  • U.S. person status or citizenship verification may be required

Work Rights

U.S. person status or citizenship verification may be required depending on export controls

Sponsorship: available

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