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Senior, Vehicle Integration Engineer

Lead system-level integration of sensors and vehicle systems for next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms.

Location
Mountain View, CA, United States
Compensation
$150k–$185k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Lead system-level integration of sensors, compute, actuation, and vehicle systems
  • Drive the full integration lifecycle
  • Develop and execute structured test plans
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional build and integration events
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation

Must have

  • BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle or automotive industry
  • Demonstrated experience leading new platform integration programs
  • Hands-on experience with automotive electronics
  • Experience with scripting and data analysis languages

Nice to have

  • Experience with communication protocols such as Ethernet and CAN
  • Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
  • CAD experience with SolidWorks

Requirements

Experience
6+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Flexible PTO Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer at Kodiak Robotics is responsible for leading the integration of various systems within new autonomous vehicle platforms, ensuring quality and performance from concept through deployment. This role requires a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering, along with hands-on experience in automotive electronics and familiarity with scripting languages like Python. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in managing complex integration projects and possess excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams. Kodiak's focus on autonomous technology positions this role at the forefront of innovation in the commercial

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Kodiak Robotics's careers page September 19, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
  • Starts above 47% of 237 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 53 companies). See Python salary trends
  • Python appears in 17.1% of 2139 comparable senior other roles in United States; Solidworks appears in 1.6% of 2139 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior, Vehicle Integration Engineer role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?
Kodiak Robotics lists $150,000–$185,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior, Vehicle Integration Engineer role.
Where is the role based?
Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Mountain View, CA, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electrical Engineering, Linux, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Python, Solidworks.
What seniority level is this role?
Kodiak Robotics targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior, Vehicle Integration Engineer role at Kodiak Robotics.

From the original posting

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 Vehicle Integration Engineer with deep experience in new platform development and system-level integration. This role is at the forefront of bringing next-generation autonomous vehicle platforms to life — from early-stage concept through integration, validation, and deployment. You will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to drive new platform development, with a focus on integration quality, test rigor, and technical execution.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead system-level integration of sensors, compute, actuation, and vehicle systems for new platform development programs
  • Drive the full integration lifecycle: architecture definition, build planning, bring-up, validation, and sign-off
  • Develop and execute structured test plans to validate new platform functionality, performance, and reliability
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional build and integration events with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Systems teams
  • Provide Design-For-Manufacturing and Design-For-Test feedback to ensure new platforms are built for quality and scale
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive platform documentation including drawings, schematics, BOMs, build instructions, and test reports
  • Identify, triage, and resolve integration issues through systematic debugging and root cause analysis
  • Partner with systems and hardware engineering teams to define integration requirements and acceptance criteria for new platforms

What you'll bring:

You should have most of the following to be successful:

  • Strong technical background. BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, or a related industry
  • Demonstrated experience leading new platform or new product integration programs from early development through validation
  • Strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills; you are energized by complex, multi-disciplinary integration challenges
  • Hands-on. You are equally comfortable with a wrench and a keyboard. Confident with automotive electronics and familiar with communication protocols and tools such as Ethernet and CAN
  • Experience with scripting and data analysis languages such as Python or MATLAB
  • Understanding of Linux-based systems and computer networking
  • CAD experience with packages such as SolidWorks
  • A team leader. Whether formally or informally, you have played the lead role on multiple integration or development programs. You take ownership and drive teams to deliver results
  • Great communicator. You write clear, concise, and detailed technical documentation, and are skilled at leading and participating in cross-functional design and integration reviews
  • Proven ability to drive testing through development, execution, analysis, corrective actions, and final report-outs across all stages of product development

What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
  • MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, 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 through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
  • Fidelity 401(k)
  • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
  • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range
$150,000$185,000 USD

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