Kodiak Robotics, Inc., founded in 2018, is a leading autonomous transportation company focusing on military and long-haul trucking applications. They're seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Dallas, TX. This role combines hands-on infrastructure support with DevOps practices, requiring expertise in both traditional IT and modern automation tools.
The position demands a skilled professional with 5+ years of experience in infrastructure automation using tools like Ansible and Terraform. The ideal candidate will manage both cloud and on-premises environments, handle physical datacenter operations, and implement robust monitoring systems. They'll be responsible for evolving and scaling the infrastructure to support the company's expanding autonomous vehicle operations.
Key responsibilities include designing infrastructure as code, automating deployments, maintaining datacenter infrastructure, and providing IT support. The role requires strong technical skills in Linux, cloud platforms, and networking, combined with excellent communication abilities. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and infrastructure automation, making a direct impact on the future of autonomous transportation.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation with equity, full healthcare coverage, 401(k), and various wellness benefits. They maintain a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment, though some positions may have restrictions due to U.S. national security requirements.