Kodiak was founded in 2018 to revolutionize the freight industry with
autonomous trucking technology. Our team is tackling the unique challenges of
highway driving, developing cutting-edge solutions for sensor fusion, mapping,
and more. We're a group of passionate industry leaders, driven to bring the
benefits of autonomy to the world safely and efficiently.
We are seeking an IT DevOps Engineer who excels in both hands-on IT support
and infrastructure automation. You will be working on unprecedented challenges
and pioneering solutions in the autonomous trucking industry. Additionally,
you'll play a key role in evolving and scaling our infrastructure to meet the
demands of our expanding business through DevOps practices and cloud
automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
In this role, you will:
* **Implement Infrastructure Automation:**
* Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform.
* Automate configuration management and deployments using Ansible.
* Monitor and maintain the health and security of our cloud, datacenter and network infrastructure.
* **Provide IT Infrastructure Administration:**
* Develop and support Ansible automated provisioning systems for servers, laptops and other devices.
* Assist with new employee onboarding, setting up accounts and access.
* Maintain inventory of IT infrastructure assets.
* Respond to IT infrastructure support requests in a timely and helpful manner.
What you'll bring:
* **DevOps and Automation Skills:**
* Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform in a production environment.
* Proficiency with Linux and Git
* Experience participating in code reviews and collaborating using GitHub
* Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Understanding of networking fundamentals
* **Problem-Solving and Communication:**
* A proactive self-starter who takes ownership of issues and drives them to resolution
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong customer service orientation and a willingness to go the extra mile to help others.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, where flexibility and adaptability are essential.
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
* 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 annual salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$170,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and
location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and
maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or
training. We can share more about the specific salary range for your job level
during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed
above are base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common
company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any
kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity
employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected
by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant U.S.
national security statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites.
These statutes may impose limitations on Kodiak's capacity to engage specific
individuals in particular roles based on various national security-related
criteria. Consequently, the eligibility for this position may hinge on
Kodiak's verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or
citizenship status. In accordance with these statutes , Kodiak may find it
necessary to secure a U.S. government export license before disseminating its
technologies to specific individuals. Should Kodiak determine that a
candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status
necessitate a license, prohibit the candidate from assuming this position, or
otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak explicitly
retains the right to either assess the candidate for an alternative position
unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at
Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the
candidate's application.
