Software Quality Simulation Specialist at Kodiak

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Simulation Testing, Workflow Enhancement, Autonomous Vehicle Software, Simulation Analysis, Simulation Modeling, Data Analytics, Perception Metrics, Dashboard Management, Root Cause Analysis, Automation Scripts, SQL, NoSQL, Google Cloud Storage, LiDAR, Radar, Camera-based Sensor Technologies

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. 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 seeking a hands-on Software Quality Simulation Specialist to join the Software Quality team. In this role, you will drive improvements across large-scale simulation sets, enhance simulation workflows and tools, and help advance safe and reliable autonomous trucking technology. In this role you will: Conduct thorough testing of software for autonomous vehicles using various simulation techniques to identify bugs, performance issues, and areas for improvement. Work with simulation platforms including Applied Intuition for simulation analysis. Design and develop simulation models to test software performance and functionality. Use data analytics to interpret perception metrics and derive actionable insights. Strategize and manage dashboards showing complete coverage for simulation sets and safety scenarios for key parameters of the company. Responsible for dashboard management, including creating visual representations for simulation coverage. Enhance user experience through performance analytics of digital and in-person touchpoints. Identify root causes of system failures, escalate issues and track resolutions. Develop targeted customer segmentation models for engineer insight. Implement analytical tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, including enhancing workflows via automation scripts. Position allows for remote work anywhere in the United States. What you’ll bring: Master of Science degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field. At least 18 months (1.5 years) of experience in the job offered or at least 18 months (1.5 years) of experience in the following: Testing and simulation for autonomous vehicle software Reviewing and assessing testing data to identify problematic areas Autonomous vehicle hardware configurations, including LiDAR, radar, and camera-based sensor technologies. Data generation, cleaning and analytics for autonomous vehicle models Data management and processing with SQL, NoSQL, and Google Cloud Storage Please reference code SEZM1225 when applying. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses Annual salary: $135,000.00 per year. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package. 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 Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA 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.) At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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 alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.

Responsibilities

The specialist will conduct thorough testing of autonomous vehicle software using simulation techniques to find bugs and performance issues, while also enhancing simulation workflows and tools. Key tasks include designing simulation models, interpreting perception metrics using data analytics, and managing dashboards to show simulation coverage and safety scenarios.