Kodiak · 1 day ago
Software Quality Triage Specialist
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future. They are seeking a Software Quality Triage Specialist to assess performance results of autonomous trucks, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with teams to improve workflows and processes.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Learn to know the Kodiak Driver better than almost anyone else
Study and assess performance results of our autonomous trucks
Perform root cause analysis efficiently with high quality and minimal oversight
Identify and categorize failure modes of our system, file bugs, and track them through to resolution
Generate reports of overall performance to share with the team
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve workflows and processes
Perform quality assurance on our labels to train and improve our algorithms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in triage and root cause analysis within the robotics or autonomous vehicle industry
Hands-on experience analyzing vehicle logs across perception, planning, and system-level behaviors
Solid understanding of AV sensors (e.g., cameras, lidar, radar) and how sensor performance impacts perception and planning
Demonstrated experience using simulation as part of the triage process to evaluate safety-related behaviors
Proven ability to investigate complex issues and drive them to root cause
Critical thinker with strong analytical and root cause analysis skills
Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new concepts, tools, and workflows
Naturally curious, with the diligence to investigate unexpected behaviors and understand why they occur
Strong communication skills, including experience writing clear, concise, and thorough technical documentation
Passion for autonomous technology and for improving safety and efficiency through triage and simulation
Benefits
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
Company
Kodiak
Endlessly adaptable. Always reliable. Through the endless demands of a world in constant motion, Kodiak helps you get the job done.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$494.9MKey Investors
Horizon Technology FinanceAliya Capital PartnersU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-31Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2025-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $145M
2025-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Don Burnette
Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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