Safety/Compliance Technical Program Manager, Kodiak Robotics

• 5+ years of program management experience in a technical field
• 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with at least one safety standard, such as ISO 26262, UL 4600, or ISO 21448
• Proven ability to manage complex, fast-paced programs with multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines
• Experience in automotive, trucking, or autonomous vehicle industries, preferably in a startup environment
• Strong expertise in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Lucidchart)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to balance engineering and product requirements while maintaining high safety standards
• Passion for autonomous vehicles and their transformative potential in the trucking industry

• We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the development and execution of our safety framework across all product lines
• In this role, you will work closely with Safety, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Legal, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure safety-critical initiatives are delivered efficiently and at the highest standards
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Safety and Systems teams to advance Kodiak’s safety framework
• Develop and maintain technical execution roadmaps that align safety requirements, dependencies, and timelines across multiple teams
• Track and manage the progress of the safety framework, defining schedules, milestones, and resource allocation to meet program objectives
• Communicate program status, priorities, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Oversee the planning and execution of system-level hazard analysis, ensuring comprehensive traceability of potential safety issues from requirements through implementation, verification, and validation
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve barriers, and proactively drive decision-making to keep programs moving forward
• Manage Kodiak’s Configuration Management system to maintain safety-critical documentation and version control

• 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.