Role Overview
Kodiak is hiring a Class A Safety Driver. This is a full-time role in San Francisco Bay Area. Part of Kodiak's Qa hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Qa roles is $100k-$136k (based on 147 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
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 experienced commercial semi truck drivers to help us test our autonomous technology. Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
The hourly pay for this full-time position in California is $55.00/hour + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.
In this role, you will:
- Operate our self-driving semi trucks on public roads.
- Complete driving reports and tests in order to provide essential feedback to the engineering team.
Qualifications:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- 3+ years of commercial driving experience with a clean driving record
- Great communication skills
- Flexibility to regularly work day, night, and/or weekend shifts
- Travel is required
- Meet all DOT requirements
- No criminal history
- Local candidates preferred
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
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How do I apply for the Class A Safety Driver position at Kodiak?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kodiak. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Class A Safety Driver position at Kodiak located?
This position is based in San Francisco Bay Area. Kodiak has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Class A Safety Driver at Kodiak earn?
Kodiak has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Class A Safety Driver role at Kodiak posted?
This role was posted on July 2, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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