Senior Security Operations Engineer, Kodiak Robotics

• If you are passionate about securing autonomous systems, thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, and love solving security challenges, we’d love to hear from you!
• 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Detection
• Expertise with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS and forensic tools
• Hands-on experience with Linux security, cloud security (AWS/GCP), and container security
• Proficiency in developing tools and automation, with a preference for Python
• Practical understanding of common attacks, TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK principles
• Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST 800-53, SOC 2, ISO 21434
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with deep developer empathy
• Bonus points if you have:
• Experience securing autonomous vehicle systems, IoT, or embedded platforms
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, SANS GIAC and AWS certifications (SAA, SAP, or SCS)

• We are looking for a highly skilled Security Operations Engineer to build and maintain our detection, response, and security automation capabilities
• Integrate and operate Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) tools to detect and respond to security incidents
• Investigate alerts, anomalies, and potential breaches, ensuring rapid response and containment
• Work with IT and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses with regards to autonomous vehicles and cloud infrastructure
• Develop and maintain incident response playbook and workflows
• Build automation scripts for log analysis, alert triaging, and threat intelligence ingestion
• Conduct security tabletop exercises to assess and improve response readiness
• Track and analyze emerging cyber threats relevant to the autonomous vehicle industry

• Remote-friendly work environment
• 401k
• Generous PTO policy
• Life insurance
• Assortment of medical (PPO/HMO/HDHP), dental, vision, and FSA plans
• Family-friendly company events
• Dog-friendly office
• Employee-driven fitness classes
• Beautiful, renovated facilities in Mountain View, CA and Lancaster, TX
• Free EV charging
• Trivia and board game nights

Total funding: $240m

Global supply chains rely on frictionless long-haul trucking freight networks, but the repetitive and stationary nature of the job has resulted in a lack of willing drivers. Whilst this has been partially resolved through the introduction of self-driving trucks, such systems are notoriously difficult to maintain which ultimately leads to significant downtime.