About the role

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 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Manager to drive the development of our Level 4 autonomous trucking solutions across different customer applications. In this role you will be the directly responsible individual for the full product lifecycle for your area of responsibility, which requires a unique blend of technical depth in autonomous systems, product sensibility, business acumen, and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of customer-centric product deployment.

What you'll do:

Execution: Work with the end user and cross-functional teams (engineering, program management, operations, commercial) to drive the end-to-end process from needs identification to feature implementation, and remove any blockers to ensure the product is deployed successfully to meet the end user’s expectations.
Prioritization: Prioritize features and adjust for changes in Kodiak’s commercial and competitive context.
Product definition: Define requirements to ensure they meet end user needs. Work closely with engineering to ensure the right product is built.
Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs, understand the state of our product readiness, and communicate progress to our customers.
User feedback: Be the primary voice of the product and the end user, working closely with Kodiak’s customers to gain trust and channel feedback to internal teams.
Communication: Provide clear updates to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams on program progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
Travel: 25% travel required to visit Kodiak commercial deployments.

What you’ll bring:

8+ years experience working in Product Management, ideally in autonomous vehicles, robotics, operations management, supply chain management, and/or logistics
Passion for working with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and create effective solutions
Comfortable leading strategy & execution in the midst of ambiguity and a dynamic market
Experience building credibility and strong relationships within engineering and operations teams, and with external stakeholders and customers
Technical degree or equivalent background in engineering, computer science, or a related field

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
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.)

The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, 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

California Pay Range

$180,000—$230,000 USD

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.

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Aplyr's read

Kodiak Robotics is pioneering autonomous vehicle systems for logistics, attracting talent passionate about transforming transportation technology.
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What's promising

•Kodiak is at the forefront of autonomous trucking, a rapidly evolving industry with significant growth potential.
•The company offers diverse roles, from AI engineering to fleet management, indicating a broad scope of innovation.
•Strong focus on logistics and transportation positions Kodiak well in a sector ripe for disruption.

What to watch

•Autonomous vehicle technology faces regulatory hurdles that could delay deployment and commercialization.
•High competition in the autonomous driving sector may impact Kodiak's market share.
•Limited public information about Kodiak's financial stability could concern potential applicants.

Why Kodiak Robotics

•Kodiak's specialization in logistics gives it a niche focus within the autonomous vehicle industry.
•The company integrates multimodal AI technologies, setting it apart in technical innovation.
•A dedicated role for defense applications indicates diversification beyond commercial logistics.

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