Software Quality Triage Specialist
Join Kodiak Robotics as a Software Quality Triage Specialist to enhance the performance of autonomous trucks through deep analysis and collaboration.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Study and assess performance results of autonomous trucks
- Perform deep root cause analysis
- Identify and categorize failure modes
- Generate reports of overall performance
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams
Must have
- 3+ years of experience in triage and deep root cause analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience analyzing vehicle logs
- Very solid understanding of AV sensors
- Experience using simulation as part of the triage process
Nice to have
- Critical thinker with strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Software Quality Triage Specialist at Kodiak Robotics focuses on analyzing the performance of autonomous trucks, conducting root cause analyses, and identifying system failures. This role requires expertise in robotics or autonomous vehicles, particularly in evaluating vehicle logs and understanding AV sensors. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background and critical thinking skills, making them well-suited for a position that demands both analytical rigor and a passion for autonomous technology. Kodiak's commitment to innovation in driverless technology positions this role within a rapidly evolving industry.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Kodiak Robotics's careers page October 21, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for QA roles (median ~$128,444).
- Starts above 55% of 31 comparable mid qa roles in United States we track (median $114,330 across 15 companies).
- Robotics appears in 4.5% of 110 comparable mid qa roles in United States; autonomous vehicles appears in 1.8% of 110 comparable mid qa roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Quality Triage Specialist role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Kodiak Robotics lists $120,000–$135,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Quality Triage Specialist 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: 2D/3D labels, AI/ML, Robotics, Simulation, autonomous vehicles.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kodiak Robotics targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Quality Triage Specialist role at Kodiak Robotics.
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 a Software Quality Triage Specialist to join our rapidly growing Software Quality team.
In this role, you will:
- Learn to know the Kodiak Driver better than almost anyone else
- Study and assess performance results of our autonomous trucks
- Perform deep root cause analysis efficiently with high quality and minimal oversight
- Identify and categorize failure modes of our system, file bugs, and track them through to resolution
- Generate reports of overall performance to share with the team
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to improve workflows and processes
- Perform quality assurance on 2D/3D labels to train and improve our algorithms
What you’ll bring:
- 3+ years of experience in triage and deep root cause analysis within the robotics or autonomous vehicle industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Experience beyond high level bucketing
- Hands-on experience analyzing vehicle logs across perception, planning, localization, controls and other system-level behaviors
- Very solid understanding of AV sensors (e.g., cameras, lidar, radar) and how sensor performance impacts perception and planning
- Experience using simulation as part of the triage process to evaluate safety-related behaviors
- Proven ability to investigate complex issues and drive them to root cause
- Critical thinker with strong analytical and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and apply new concepts, tools, and workflows
- Naturally curious, with the diligence to investigate unexpected behaviors and understand why they occur
- Strong communication skills, including experience writing clear, concise, and thorough technical documentation
- Passion for autonomous technology and for improving safety and efficiency through triage and simulation
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
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