Embedded Software Manager
Kodiak•San Francisco, CA
•$220,000 - $250,000
About The Position
Kodiak AI is seeking an Embedded Software Manager to lead a small team developing safety-critical firmware for its autonomous trucks. The manager will guide a team of three embedded engineers while remaining hands-on in software design, code review, and debugging. The role owns firmware architecture and delivery, from PCBA bring-up through production end-of-line testing, for real-time systems running on an RTOS.
Requirements
- Experience leading or tech-leading embedded teams, with a clear path into people management.
- Strong embedded C/C++ experience on an RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX, AUTOSAR, or similar.
- Hands-on experience with safety-critical development and ISO 26262.
- PCBA bring-up and debugging experience.
- Experience with production or end-of-line testing.
Nice To Haves
- CAN bus and J1939 experience.
- Heavy truck or autonomous vehicle experience.
- MISRA C experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a team of three embedded engineers, set priorities, and build the team’s technical depth.
- Own architecture and delivery of real-time firmware running on an RTOS in safety-critical systems.
- Drive development in line with ISO 26262, including safety requirements, reviews, and verification evidence.
- Work with hardware and manufacturing teams on PCBA bring-up, debugging, and design for test.
- Develop and maintain end-of-line test software and fixtures to verify each unit before shipment.
- Contribute hands-on through design reviews, debugging, and code writing as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife, including a medical plan with infertility benefits.
- Legal services, identity and fraud protection, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and parental leave policies.
- Dog-friendly office, free catered lunch, fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging.
- Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Wellbeing benefits including Headspace, Calm, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health, and Rula.
- Fidelity 401(k).
- Commuter benefits, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA.
- Incentive programs, including referral and patent bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
