Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist
Join Kodiak Robotics as an Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist to help test cutting-edge autonomous technology in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 23 hours ago
What you'll build
- Complete driving reports and tests
- Coordinate testing priorities
- Troubleshoot hardware and software systems
- Assist in developing new procedures and policies
- Monitor AV system
Must have
- Great communication skills
- Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend shifts
- Safety first mindset
Practical constraints
- Shift flexibility with days or nights
- Occasional travel is required
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist at Kodiak Robotics is responsible for conducting driving tests and generating reports to provide critical feedback to engineering teams. This role requires proficiency in troubleshooting both hardware and software systems, along with strong communication skills to coordinate testing priorities effectively. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to safety. Kodiak's focus on autonomous technology for commercial trucking and defense applications highlights its innovative approach in the industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Kodiak Robotics's careers page November 10, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Lancaster, TX.
- Where is the role based?
- Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Lancaster, TX.
From the original posting
Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leader in Physical AI, developing driverless technology that powers machines that move. Its Kodiak Driver is a vehicle-agnostic autonomous driving system that combines AI-powered software with modular hardware. Today it operates in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense. In 2024, Kodiak launched commercial Driver-as-a-Service operations with no one in the cab, and plans to launch driverless long-haul service between Dallas and Houston by the end of 2026.
We are looking for an experienced autonomous vehicle test operator to help us test our autonomous technology. This position requires shift flexibility withs days or nights and works onsite at our Lancaster, TX facility.
In this role, you will:
- Complete driving reports and tests in order to provide essential feedback to the hardware and software teams
- Coordinate testing priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Troubleshoot hardware and software systems
- Assist in developing new procedures and policies for the development of Texas operations
- Monitor AV system to ensure safe and efficient operations
What you'll bring:
- Great communication skills and a team player
- Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend shifts
- Occasional travel is required
- Safety first mindset, we are never in a hurry at the cost of safety
What we offer:
- A place with big goals that we trust we can achieve.
- A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
- Equity and competitive pay. Every employee is a stakeholder in Kodiak’s success.
- Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.
- Generous PTO and parental leave policies.
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