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 looking for a Senior Data Engineer with a background in creating reliable and scalable data pipelines and platforms. This person must understand the fundamentals of modern data warehousing, big data technologies, and cloud-based data solutions. The person in this role will be designing, implementing, testing, and deploying data pipelines and/or features for data-driven applications and analytics. The role will work collaboratively across multiple teams to gather requirements, validate designs and implementations, and test the resulting deliverables.

In this role, you will:

Optimize and enhance existing data pipelines and data models to incorporate new data sources and user feedback. Design new data architectures and data models, including schema definitions and data transformations, and implement such features using various data processing / ETL technologies. Research and design new data pipelines for new use cases and implement such pipelines and backend logic using Python, C++, TypeScript or other relevant programming languages. Utilize a variety of AWS technologies such as S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, Kinesis, EMR, DynamoDB, and Terraform. Interact with a variety of data sources including databases, APIs, raw data, and/or processed sensor data, and other data streams. Collaborate with Data Scientists, Software Engineers, and Operations to understand end user requirements and deliver robust data solutions. Develop and maintain data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Qualifications: Strong technical background as evidenced by BS, MS, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related engineering discipline. 5+ years of experience building scalable backend data pipelines and/or intuitive data platforms with significant scale and performance. Solid understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and related data technologies. Recent experience with Python, C++, TypeScript or similar languages. Experience with ETL processes and tools. Experience with using internal and external facing data APIs. Experience with data profiling and performance tuning for large datasets. Experience with data service performance measurement, observability, and tuning. Experience with ELK (Elastic, Logstash, Kibana) Stack. Familiarity with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis). Bonus for experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Kibana, Looker). Bonus for experience in designing data lakes and data warehouses. Bonus for experience with collaborative tools for data governance and lineage. Bonus for experience with real-time data processing. Bonus for experience with AWS PaaS data technologies and services. Great communicator; you must be capable of writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation. Passion; you must be passionate about autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on humanity. What we offer: Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) Flexible PTO 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, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health Fidelity 401(k) Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

California Pay Range

$185,000-$230,000 USD

Actual salary ranges will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location. Please note that the compensation details listed above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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.