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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Kodiak's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Kodiak's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kodiak
- high 50 stale, 2 reposted of 72 open
- Hiring momentum
- 92 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kodiak's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kodiak.
About this role
The Senior Systems Engineer for Fault Management at Kodiak Robotics will lead the design and execution of the next-generation Autonomy Fault Management System. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop system architecture, and ensure safety through the full V-model lifecycle. The engineer will also perform analyses related to fault management and contribute to the safety case for driverless operations.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kodiak as an employer.
What you need
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering or related technical field
- 2+ years experience within real-time safety-critical applications, preferably in highly automated or autonomous systems
- Experience with fault management, diagnostics, and safe-state behaviors
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
- Ability to read C/C++ code
- Experienced in Systems Engineering V-model and application within product life cycle
What you get
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves significant collaboration across multiple technical disciplines, which may require strong interpersonal skills
- The position may require additional scrutiny related to U.S. person status or citizenship for compliance with national security regulations
- No salary figure provided beyond the range, which may vary based on multiple factors.
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Listed by Kodiak on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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