Manufacturing Test Software Engineer with production experience in manufacturing environments to join the Manufacturing team and expand our manufacturing test capabilities for our autonomous vehicle systems. This position will be a key member of the Manufacturing Test team and play a pivotal role in automating various tests, improving test coverage, scaling test capacity while ensuring long-term reliability, and integrating test systems with our MES / PLM systems In this role, you will: • Own, develop, improve, troubleshoot, and maintain new and existing manufacturing test software to automate or execute configuration, verification, and/or testing of various components (PCBAs, third-party devices, sensors, etc.) and subassemblies. • Work with and improve existing manufacturing test frameworks and execution platforms for production environments. • Translate engineering test prototypes into robust, production-grade test platforms. • Contribute to integrating and interfacing manufacturing test solutions with MES, PLM, and traceability systems. • Develop improvements and optimizations for operator-facing user interfaces in manufacturing. • Collaborate with various teams such as Manufacturing/Quality, Embedded, Integration, IT/CyberSecurity, etc. to determine test coverage / metrics, and align on test features and APIs, secure deployment for manufacturing tests. • Implement optimization for DB operations for manufacturing test traceability & queries for dashboards, manufacturing process flow enforcement, etc. • Manage and maintain test code repositories using GitHub, ensuring version control and collaboration with other team members. What you'll bring: • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent experience. • 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing test development, preferably in the autonomous vehicle / automotive industry. • Proven software experience transitioning validation testing into manufacturing test systems. • Strong proficiency in Python/C# for production, testing, and automation bonus: C++ for interfacing with various hardware or embedded devices • Strong understanding of various communications/interface protocols such as I2C, UART, USB, UDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet & Automotive Ethernet. • Comfortable working with complex systems involving multiple hardware and subsystems and operating independently in manufacturing/production environments. • Solid experience with Manufacturing Test Execution platforms such as ATEasy, NI TestStand, Keysight Test Exec, etc. • Experience with DBs (such as PGSQL, MySQL, MSSQL) for test data storage & query optimization • Experience using lab equipment like DMMs, Oscilloscopes, DAQs, Power supplies and Electronics loads both manually and programmatically • Basic understanding of AWS Infrastructure services. • Strong experience and understanding working with standard OSes like Ubuntu/Debian & Windows • Capable of reading and interpreting electrical and/or mechanical schematics and diagrams. • Strong understanding of best practices in software engineering and manufacturing. • Ability to manage multiple software releases across various product categories. What we offer: • Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) • Flexible PTO 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, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health • 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 $140,000-$170,000 USD