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Staff Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer

Kodiak · San Francisco Bay Area

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Kodiak's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Kodiak's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kodiak
high
72 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
2026-10-22

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

As a Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer at Kodiak Robotics, you will be responsible for developing and implementing probabilistic models to assess risks associated with autonomous trucking systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include writing Python and C++ code, running simulations, performing hazard analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety in autonomous vehicle development. This role offers the chance to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute significantly to the safety strategy of autonomous driving technology.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • M.S. or PhD in engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related technical field
  • Deep understanding of probability & statistics
  • Experience using building probabilistic models
  • Experience developing software using Python and C++
  • Experience using Monte Carlo simulation to solve technical problems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly related to technical topics

What you get

  • 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
  • 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 high technical complexity and may require significant problem-solving skills
  • The company is focused on a niche area of autonomous technology, which may limit broader industry experience

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Listed by Kodiak on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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