Verification & Validation System Engineer, Assisted Autonomy

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense. We are recruiting for a Verification and Validation Systems Engineer who will support the system requirements, implementation, and testing of Kodiak’s assisted autonomy system to ensure the product requirements are met and the autonomous vehicle operates safely. In this role, you will: Define and implement verification and validation methods across multiple test environments, including remote operation centers, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) labs, and on-road vehicle testing for remote operations. Develop and maintain test plans and procedures to evaluate system performance and safety for core remote assistance features as needed for hardware releases, software releases and/or key milestones. Collab [... source excerpt omitted ...] ce in verification and validation, systems integration, and/or autonomy testing for complex systems, preferably for autonomous vehicles. Willingness and ability to travel to test/customer sites up to ~25% of the time, depending on needs for key milestones and sprints. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work cross functionally, prioritize multiple projects, and deliver results in a fast paced development environment. Strong hands-on testing experience at a test facility or in unstructured environments. Bonus Points: Proficiency in Python or C++. Experience developing, implementing, and/or training human-in-the-loop remote assistance tools for [... source excerpt omitted ...] w. In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for