Staff Systems Engineer, Fault Management

Kodiak AI

Mountain View, California, United States
Base: $200,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
Real-time safety-critical applications experience
Fault management and safe state identification
Systems engineering v-model lifecycle application
Kodiak AI is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer specialized in Fault Management to lead the design and execution of their next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in real-time safety-critical applications and systems engineering, particularly within autonomous systems

Job Summary

  • Kodiak Robotics is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the end-to-end design and execution of its next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System for driverless commercial trucking.
  • This role is central to achieving scalable driverless deployment by defining when the system can continue operating safely, degrade, or exit service to ensure fleet availability and safety.
  • The company offers a competitive compensation package including equity and bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits like medical plans with infertility benefits, flexible PTO, and office perks such as free catered lunches.

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Kodiak AI is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer specialized in Fault Management to lead the design and execution of their next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in real-time safety-critical applications and systems engineering, particularly within autonomous systems.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Real-time safety-critical applications experience
  • Fault management and safe state identification
  • Systems engineering V-model lifecycle application
  • C/C++ code reading capability
  • Agile software engineering team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with autonomous vehicle systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Cross-functional technical stakeholder collaboration
  • Quantitative risk analysis expertise

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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

Sponsorship: available

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