# Tech Lead Manager, Motion Planning at Kodiak

- Company: Kodiak
- What the company does: Our purpose-built autonomous solution, the Kodiak Driver, is the AV industry’s most advanced driverless technology, seamlessly integrating into any driving platform for reliable movement in any environment. Learn how we’re shaping the future of ground... 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: 2026-10-27
- Apply by: 2026-12-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/kodiak/jobs/4468395009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kodiak-tech-lead-manager-motion-planning/

## About the role

Kodiak is recruiting a Tech Lead Manager to lead motion planning and prediction for Kodiak driverless trucks. The role combines technical leadership with people management, and provides scope and visibility to create the roadmap for the entire motion planning stack, including behavior planning, trajectory generation, mission commanding, and prediction. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Deployed software on autonomous vehicles
- Built a safety case for driverless autonomy
- Improved system performance (latency, throughput, reliability) in production environments
- Built on simulation frameworks

Tags: Motion Planning

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/kodiak-tech-lead-manager-motion-planning/