Software Quality Triage Specialist

Kodiak AI

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $125,000 - $140,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
3+ years triage experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles
Deep root cause analysis of system failures
Hands-on vehicle log analysis across perception and planning
Kodiak AI is seeking a Software Quality Triage Specialist to join its Software Quality team in Mountain View, CA. The role involves deep root cause analysis of performance results from autonomous trucks, collaborating with engineering and operations teams, and ensuring high-quality assurance processes

Job Summary

  • Kodiak AI is seeking a Software Quality Triage Specialist to join its rapidly growing team focused on autonomous ground transportation.
  • The role involves performing deep root cause analysis, identifying failure modes, and generating performance reports for the autonomous trucking fleet.
  • Candidates will collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve workflows while ensuring high-quality assurance on training data labels.

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Kodiak AI is seeking a Software Quality Triage Specialist to join its Software Quality team in Mountain View, CA. The role involves deep root cause analysis of performance results from autonomous trucks, collaborating with engineering and operations teams, and ensuring high-quality assurance processes.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $140,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, parental leave, and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years triage experience in robotics or autonomous vehicles
  • Deep root cause analysis of system failures
  • Hands-on vehicle log analysis across perception and planning
  • Solid understanding of AV sensors like lidar and radar
  • Experience using simulation for safety behavior evaluation

Nice-to-have

  • Critical thinking with strong analytical skills
  • Ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools
  • Strong communication and technical documentation skills
  • Naturally curious with diligence to investigate behaviors
  • Passion for improving safety through triage and simulation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in triage and root cause analysis
  • U.S. person status or citizenship may be required for export control compliance

Work Rights

U.S. person status or citizenship may be required depending on position sensitivity

Sponsorship: available

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