# Staff, Hardware Electrical Engineer at Kodiak

- Company: Kodiak
- What the company does: Backed by Battery, Lightspeed and CRV.
- Company website: http://www.kodiak.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kodiak/jobs/4328677009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kodiak-staff-hardware-electrical-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a skilled Staff Hardware Electrical Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for product-level design and validation of electrical PCBs and electrical subsystems that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicles. The role will require knowledge of high speed PCB design, a deep understanding of power systems, and be familiar with automotive safety standards and requirements.

## What they're looking for

- Design and validate custom PCBA electronics that are critical to the operation of our autonomous vehicle
- Perform schematic and layout design of medium to high complexity of analog and digital PCBs
- Responsible for ensuring risks are appropriately mitigated and designs are appropriately documented
- Hands on debug and bring-up of PCBs within a complex system
- Own full lifecycle of PCB design, including technical reviews, simulation, test, documentation, and product release
- Proactively suggest improvements in test methodologies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the validation process

Tags: Electrical