Kodiak AI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for its Fault Management team in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will lead the design and execution of the next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure safe and effective fault responses in autonomous systems
Job Summary
This role leads the end-to-end development of Kodiak's next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System to ensure safe and scalable driverless deployment.
The position is central to fleet availability and cost efficiency by defining when the system can continue operating, degrade, or exit service safely.
Kodiak offers a competitive compensation package including equity, bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, flexible PTO, and office perks like free catered lunches.
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Kodiak AI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for its Fault Management team in Mountain View, CA. The ideal candidate will lead the design and execution of the next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure safe and effective fault responses in autonomous systems.
Salary
Base: $150,000 - $190,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity and annual bonuses included; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and wellness programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Real-time safety-critical applications experience
Fault management and diagnostics expertise
Systems engineering V-model lifecycle application
C/C++ code reading capability
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice-to-have
Experience in autonomous vehicles or aerospace
Strong verbal and written communication
Knowledge of hazard prioritization analysis
Background in system trade studies
Familiarity with degraded operation strategies
Key Requirements
B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering
2+ years experience in real-time safety-critical applications
U.S. person status or citizenship verification may be required
Work Rights
U.S. person status or citizenship verification may be required