Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a skilled Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our team.&nbsp; The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical design and be responsible for the full design cycle of electrical components in our autonomous vehicles.&nbsp; The role will work collaboratively with the hardware, mechanical, and software engineering teams to ensure our electrical system meets compliance and functional safety requirements for building safe and reliable autonomous trucks at scale.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design circuits at the schematic level using a variety of capture tools</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, influence, and collaborate with partners on power conditioning, regulation circuits and low frequency analog circuits to meet requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design and test standard vehicle communication harnessing, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design and validate harnessing for low and high speed components</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Validation testing for EMI/EMC at the whole truck level down to subcomponents</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with electrical and firmware engineering teams to validate circuits</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead root cause analysis and resolve issues in electrical systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Define stress test routines required to validate functional sections</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Interface closely with other teams such as Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and with external component suppliers</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BS, MS, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of hardware development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a related industry</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of experience with PCBAs, Harnesses, Power Distribution Units, Power Supplies, and automotive subcomponents</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deep understanding of mixed analog and digital circuits</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with implementation and on-vehicle debugging of low level hardware buses such as I2C, CAN, SPI, UART</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with high speed hardware communication interfaces such as PCIe, GMSL/GMSL2, Ethernet</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands on. You are just as comfortable getting your hands dirty analyzing a subsystem in the shop as when using a keyboard.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Passion. You are passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fidelity 401(k)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The pay range listed below reflects the base salary&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">in our SF/Silicon Valley location,&nbsp;</strong>across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package</p></div><div class="title">California Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>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](</em><em><a href="https://endorsed.com/local-law-144" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://endorsed.com/local-law-144</a></em><em>). 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 </em><em><a href="mailto:careers@kodiak.ai" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">careers@kodiak.ai</a></em><em> with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.</em></div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>