kodiak · San Francisco Bay Area
Skills: AWS
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 seeking an Embedded Software Manager to join our team. In this role, you will use your expertise to lead a small team of embedded engineers developing safety-critical firmware for Kodiak's autonomous trucks. You will stay hands-on in design and code review while owning the team's delivery, from board bring-up through production end-of-line testing. What you'll do: Manage and mentor a team of 3 embedded engineers, setting priorities and growing the team's technical depth Own architecture and delivery of real-time firmware running on an RTOS in safety-critical systems Drive development in line with ISO 26262, including safety requirements, reviews and verification evidence Work with hardware and manufacturing teams on PCBA bring-up, debug and design for test Develop and maintain end-of-line test software and fixtures so every unit is verified before it ships Stay close to the code through design reviews, debugging, and writing code where it helps What you'll bring: Experience leading or tech-leading embedded teams, with a clear path into people management Strong embedded C/C++ on an RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX, AUTOSAR or similar) Hands-on experience with safety-critical d…
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