Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.
Kodiak has partnered with many of the biggest names in freight, including Bosch for scaled hardware production, AWS, and leading customers including Atlas Energy Solutions, IKEA, Bridgestone, Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Roehl Transport, and General Dynamics Land Systems.
We are looking for a Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer with deep experience in new platform development and system-level integration. This role is at the forefront of bringing next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms to life — from early-stage concept through integration, validation, and deployment. You will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to drive new platform development, with a focus on integration quality, test rigor, and technical execution.
In this role, you will:
Lead system-level integration of sensors, compute, actuation, and vehicle systems for new platform development programs
Drive the full integration lifecycle: architecture definition, build planning, bring-up, validation, and sign-off
Develop and execute structured test plans to validate new platform functionality, performance, and reliability
Coordinate and lead cross-functional build and integration events with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Systems teams
Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback to ensure new platforms are built for quality and scale
Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation including drawings, schematics, BOMs, build instructions, and test reports
Identify, triage, and resolve integration issues through systematic debugging and root cause analysis
Partner with systems and hardware engineering teams to define integration requirements and acceptance criteria for new platforms
What you'll bring:
You should have most of the following to be successful:
Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry
Demonstrated experience leading new platform or new product integration programs from early development through validation
Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills; you are energized by complex, multi-disciplinary integration challenges
Hands-on. You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Confident with automotive electronics and familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
A team leader. Whether formally or informally, you have played the lead role on multiple integration or development programs. You take ownership and drive teams to deliver results
Great communicator. You write clear, concise, and detailed technical documentation, and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design and integration reviews
Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report-outs across all stages of product development
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
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