Senior Investor Relations Manager at Kodiak

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Investor Relations to lead, shape and communicate Kodiak’s investment narrative to the global investor community. This role is ideal for an experienced IR or capital markets professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to help build a best-in-class investor relations function at a company operating at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and logistics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role will report to our CFO, and will work closely with senior leadership—including the CEO, and functional leaders across the business—to articulate Kodiak’s performance, strategy, and vision to institutional investors and equity research analysts. You’ll play a central role in earnings preparation, investor days, conferences, and ongoing investor engagement, while also serving as a trusted internal voice of the market to leadership.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>In this role, you will:</strong></span></p> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Investor Relations Strategy &amp; Storytelling</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help lead all aspects of Kodiak’s investor relations program and evolve into a trusted company spokesperson.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop clear, compelling investor-facing messaging and communication materials around financial performance, strategy, partnerships, technology roadmaps, and other key company milestones.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Translate complex technical and financial concepts into simple, impactful narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure tight alignment of IR messaging with Kodiak’s brand, product strategy, and long-term vision in autonomy and defense.</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Earnings, Events &amp; External Engagement</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive preparation for quarterly earnings and key investor communications (as applicable), including earnings scripts, Q&amp;A documents, investor presentations, and supporting materials.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help manage investor relations events: earnings calls, conferences, non-deal roadshows, virtual and in-person investor meetings, and the annual shareholder meeting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support proactive investor targeting strategies, including outreach, conference participation, and ongoing relationship-building with current and prospective shareholders.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts, serving as a responsive and credible point of contact.</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial Analysis &amp; Market Intelligence</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain external consensus models, valuation analyses, trading/ownership dashboards, and benchmarking versus relevant peers across AI, autonomy, transportation, and defense tech.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Monitor and synthesize market trends, investor sentiment, competitor developments, and macro factors; distill insights and recommendations for senior leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Finance and FP&amp;A to ensure consistency between internal planning, external guidance (as applicable), and investor messaging.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and internal leadership related to investor feedback, market perception, and capital markets dynamics.</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership &amp; Operations</strong></span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Communications/Marketing, Product, Engineering, Operations, and People teams to ensure aligned and accurate external messaging.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain and continuously improve IR tools and resources, including the investor relations website, CRM systems, calendars, and internal databases.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Help develop and refine IR policies, processes, and KPIs that meet or exceed public-company standards of governance, transparency, and compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a thought partner to the CFO on evolving best practices in investor relations, disclosure, ESG, and market engagement.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">8+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, private equity, or buy-side investing, ideally with exposure to technology, automotive, transportation, or defense sectors.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, capital markets, and the drivers of long-term shareholder value.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations for executive-level and external audiences.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to synthesize complex technical and financial topics into clear, concise, and credible messages.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High degree of comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical and modeling skills in Excel or similar tools; ability to interpret and challenge consensus estimates and peer benchmarks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High integrity, sound judgment, and sensitivity to confidential information.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and&nbsp; MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MetLife Legal Services, Identity &amp; Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, &amp; Critical Illness Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fidelity 401(k)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The pay range listed below reflects the base salary&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">in our SF/Silicon Valley location,&nbsp;</strong>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</p></div><div class="title">California Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$190,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$260,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](</em><em><a href="https://endorsed.com/local-law-144" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://endorsed.com/local-law-144</a></em><em>). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact </em><em><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" data-sk="tooltip_parent">[email protected]</a></em><em> with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.</em></div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>