Embedded Software Manager

We are seeking an Embedded Software Manager to join our team. In this role, you will use your expertise to lead a small team of embedded engineers developing safety-critical firmware for Kodiak's autonomous trucks. You will stay hands-on in design and code review while owning the team's delivery, from board bring-up through production end-of-line testing. What you'll do: • Manage and mentor a team of 3 embedded engineers, setting priorities and growing the team's technical depth • Own architecture and delivery of real-time firmware running on an RTOS in safety-critical systems • Drive development in line with ISO 26262, including safety requirements, reviews and verification evidence • Work with hardware and manufacturing teams on PCBA bring-up, debug and design for test • Develop and maintain end-of-line test software and fixtures so every unit is verified before it ships • Stay close to the code through design reviews, debugging, and writing code where it helps What you'll bring: • Experience leading or tech-leading embedded teams, with a clear path into people management • Strong embedded C/C++ on an RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, QNX, AUTOSAR or similar) • Hands-on experience with safety-critical development and ISO 26262 • PCBA bring-up and debug experience, and experience with production or end-of-line test Nice to have: • CAN bus and J1939 • Heavy truck or autonomous vehicle experience • MISRA C 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 $220,000-$250,000 USD