Kodiak · 20 hours ago
Software Quality Simulation Specialist
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$135K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expKodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation, committed to a safer and more efficient future. The Software Quality Simulation Specialist will drive improvements across large-scale simulation sets, enhance simulation workflows and tools, and help advance safe and reliable autonomous trucking technology.
Autonomous VehiclesLogisticsRoboticsSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Know the robot better than almost anyone else
Develop test plans and create simulations to test the behavior of our autonomous trucks
Actively run daily simulation operations, including scenario execution, triage, and reporting
Improve efficiency in test planning, scenario execution, and results tracking across large-scale simulation suites
Partner with engineering teams to ensure simulation scenarios accurately reflect real-world conditions
Work closely with systems engineers on structured test design and execution, ensuring comprehensive coverage of safety-critical and edge-case scenarios
Share actionable insights from simulation results with autonomy software engineers to accelerate software development and validation
Collaborate with infrastructure and tools teams to enhance automation, debugging, and scaling of simulations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in autonomous vehicle or robotics industry
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
2+ years of experience in simulation, QA, or test automation, ideally in robotics or autonomous systems
1-2 years experience in python or C++ programming
Hands-on experience with simulation workflows or large-scale simulation testing environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to dive into technical details
Passion for autonomous technology and improving safety and efficiency through simulation
Great communicator with experience writing clear, concise, and detailed communication
Love of robots - You love to be in, around, or near robots
Preferred
Experience with Applied Intuition tools is a plus
Familiarity with structured test planning and execution; experience working with systems engineers preferred
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
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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
Co-Founder & CEO
Andreas Wendel
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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