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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 seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Operations Specialist to join our team in Lancaster, TX. This role bridges the gap between our Product/Engineering teams and our Operations/Field teams. You will own optimizing, and developing mechanisms that enable product operations to scale our operational footprint. This role is based full-time in our Lancaster office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Process Design and Scalability: Partner closely with Program, Engineering, and Ops to design, document, and stand up processes that support operational scalability for our autonomous vehicle technology.
- Feedback Loop Management: Own the feedback loop between Field Ops and Product & Engineering, translating operational needs into actionable product and engineering requirements.
- Feature Deployment & Validation: Work with cross-functional teams to rapidly test, validate, and deploy new product features in an operationally-intensive environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Product, Engineering, Field Operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and smooth feature adoption.
- Operational Excellence: Focus on driving attention to detail and timeliness in product deployment and operational workflows.
- Performance Monitoring: Define operational KPIs and monitor product performance in the field, communicating insights and risks to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, data-driven updates on product-related operational progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to get gritty and operate in spaces that are not yet well defined and are subject to rapid and unexpected changes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of experience in Product Operations, Technical Program Management, or a similar role at an operational-intensive technology company.
- Highly analytical with a proven ability to use data to drive process improvements and product decisions, e.g., Kibana/Elastic.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving timely execution in complex environments.
- Outstanding people and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working across diverse teams (e.g., Engineering, Field Operations, Product).
- Must be willing to work full-time in the Lancaster, TX office.
- A non-technical degree is acceptable, but evidence of some technical aptitude or "nerdiness" is a plus.
- Adeptness in leveraging generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance clarity and quality in stakeholder communication.
Additional experience in the following areas is also a plus:
- Operations research, industrial engineering, and/or process optimization
- Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, or logistics
- Working in both a startup and a larger company environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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 seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Product Operations Specialist to join our team in Lancaster, TX. This role bridges the gap between our Product/Engineering teams and our Operations/Field teams. You will own optimizing, and developing mechanisms that enable product operations to scale our operational footprint. This role is based full-time in our Lancaster office.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- Process Design and Scalability: Partner closely with Program, Engineering, and Ops to design, document, and stand up processes that support operational scalability for our autonomous vehicle technology.
- Feedback Loop Management: Own the feedback loop between Field Ops and Product & Engineering, translating operational needs into actionable product and engineering requirements.
- Feature Deployment & Validation: Work with cross-functional teams to rapidly test, validate, and deploy new product features in an operationally-intensive environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Product, Engineering, Field Operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and smooth feature adoption.
- Operational Excellence: Focus on driving attention to detail and timeliness in product deployment and operational workflows.
- Performance Monitoring: Define operational KPIs and monitor product performance in the field, communicating insights and risks to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, data-driven updates on product-related operational progress, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to get gritty and operate in spaces that are not yet well defined and are subject to rapid and unexpected changes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of experience in Product Operations, Technical Program Management, or a similar role at an operational-intensive technology company.
- Highly analytical with a proven ability to use data to drive process improvements and product decisions, e.g., Kibana/Elastic.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving timely execution in complex environments.
- Outstanding people and communication skills, with demonstrated experience working across diverse teams (e.g., Engineering, Field Operations, Product).
- Must be willing to work full-time in the Lancaster, TX office.
- A non-technical degree is acceptable, but evidence of some technical aptitude or "nerdiness" is a plus.
- Adeptness in leveraging generative AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance clarity and quality in stakeholder communication.
Additional experience in the following areas is also a plus:
- Operations research, industrial engineering, and/or process optimization
- Autonomy, mobility, supply chain, or logistics
- Working in both a startup and a larger company environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Office perks: free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Product Operations Manager
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Product Operations Manager duties. A business, industrial engineering, or information systems degree maps clearly. A mismatch triggers an RFE, so document how your coursework aligns to your specific job description.
Check employer LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Search Product Operations Manager LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have an active H-1B sponsorship track record for this role specifically, not just tech or operations hiring broadly.
Target cap-exempt employers to bypass the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. Product operations roles exist at these employers, and your petition can be filed at any time without waiting for the April registration window.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-3021 before your offer conversation so you understand the floor your employer must meet.
Align your job description to O*NET criteria early
USCIS evaluates whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers and ask your employer to mirror its degree requirements in your offer letter and the I-129 supporting documentation.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard I-129 adjudication can run months past October 1, the earliest H-1B cap petitions take effect. If your employer has a firm start date tied to a product launch or fiscal year, file with premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
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Find Product Operations Manager JobsProduct Operations Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Operations Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided your employer's job description requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a field like business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, or information systems. Roles written as 'any degree accepted' can fail specialty occupation review. Your employer's offer letter and the I-129 support documents need to explicitly tie the position's duties to a theoretical and practical body of knowledge in that degree field.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Product Operations Manager positions?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history filtered by role, so you can see which companies have actually sponsored Product Operations Manager or closely related titles rather than relying on a company's general reputation for sponsorship. LCA data is publicly filed with DOL and reflects real hiring activity.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Product Operations Manager role changes significantly after I'm sponsored?
A material change in duties, job location, or employer entity requires your employer to file an amended I-129 with USCIS before the change takes effect. If you move to a new office in a different metropolitan statistical area, a new LCA is also required. Failing to amend puts your status at risk, so flag role changes to your employer's HR or immigration counsel immediately.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better Product Operations Manager offer?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 on your behalf, provided your current petition has been approved and was properly filed. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved. Your new employer must file before your current authorized period ends, and the new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation.
Does the SOC code my employer uses on the LCA affect my H-1B approval?
It can. The Standard Occupational Classification code selected on the LCA determines the DOL prevailing wage level your employer must meet and signals to USCIS how they'll evaluate specialty occupation status. For Product Operations Manager roles, SOC 11-3021 is most commonly used. If the code doesn't match the actual duties described in your offer letter, USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether the role qualifies.
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