Design and implement the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) for autonomous vehicles, ensuring security best practices in partnership with development teams.
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are looking for a highly skilled Application Security Engineer to join us and solve real-world security problems designing, building and monitoring our Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) process in the autonomous vehicle / robotics space.
In this role, you will:
- Working in partnership with our software development teams, be responsible for designing, building, maintaining and monitoring our end to end Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) process.
- Integrate our cryptographic signing and encryption process into the software build mechanism.
- Ensure that every step of our SSDLC process follows security best practices.
- Be responsible for codifying and monitoring adherence to secure coding principles.
- Aid in testing the application against security risks/parameters before release.
- Collaborate closely with other security experts on the team.
- Collaborate with our hardware and software teams to provide secure design and implementation patterns.
Qualifications:
- At least 5+ years of a strong technical security background. BS, MS or PhD with industry experience in designing and implementing SSDLCs. You are a skilled software engineer with strong problem-solving skills. You are passionate about solving real-world security problems.
- Development experience with C++ is preferred, given our technology stack requirements.
- Familiar with cryptographic signing and encryption principles as part of our secure build, remote update and boot processes
- A team player. You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. You are interested in the performance of the entire system across engineering disciplines.
- Ability to build and iterate quickly. You enjoy working fast and smart, and you are comfortable in the earlier stages of developing a process from scratch.
- Hands on. You are not only passionate about security but also experienced building and maintaining similar software build systems.
- Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation.
Benefits:
- 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 annual salary range for this full-time position is $150,000-$230,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual salary ranges will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, 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 statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions 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. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Top Skills
C++
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