We are looking for a highly skilled Perception Intern to join us and solve real-world robotics problems.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for designing perception algorithms and implementing them in robust, efficient, and well-tested C++ code.
• Solve real-world perception challenges such as object detection and classification, multi-object tracking, sensor fusion, and scene estimation.
• Integrate both novel and well-established techniques such as deep neural networks, decision trees, Kalman and particle filters, or point cloud processing on camera, laser, radar, and ultrasound data.
• Collaborate closely with other experts on the team, including the AI, planning, and systems engineering teams.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong technical background.
• You are currently pursuing a MS or PhD and have experience designing and implementing perception algorithms; exceptional candidates pursuing a BS considered. 
• You are a skilled software engineer with experience in C++ and strong problem-solving skills. 
• You are passionate about solving real-world robotics problems, and you have ideally worked on autonomous robots before. Prior knowledge of working with deep neural networks is a strong plus.
• A team player. You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. You are interested in the performance of the entire system across engineering disciplines.
• Ability to build and iterate quickly. You enjoy working fast and smart, and you are comfortable in the earlier stages of developing an algorithm from scratch.
• Hands on. You dig deep into important details such as the sensor driver if it improves the overall system.
• You like working with production machine learning pipelines, from dataset collection and labeling to training and validation.
• Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed documentation.

Internship Program Details:

• Start Date: September 2026.
• Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Location: Mountain View, CA.
• Housing: interns are responsible for housing.

What we offer:

• A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.  A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• We love our dogs, so we are a dog friendly office!
• Free catered lunch.

We are looking for a highly skilled Controls Intern to join us and solve real-world robotics problems. Our ideal candidates exhibit a can-do attitude and approach their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and to possess the ability to learn quickly within a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will:

• Develop your coding skills on a production-level codebase.
• You should be comfortable reading and writing modern C++ code.
• Collaborate with other engineers on a day-to-day basis.
• Help advance the state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform.

What you’ll bring:

• Field(s) of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.
• Are currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university.
• Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students.
• Are excited to work on autonomous trucks that are running in the real world. 
• Knowledge of controls fundamentals.
• Experience with embedded systems (e.g., CAN).
• Are motivated by challenging problems without clear-cut solutions.

Bonus point if you have:

• Comfort with vehicle dynamics and modeling.
• Experience with safety-critical systems.
• Experience with systems engineering practices.
• Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git).

Internship Program Details

• Start Date: September 2026.
• Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Location: Mountain View, CA.
• Housing: interns are responsible for housing

What we offer:

• A fast-paced environment where we work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.  
• A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• We love our dogs, so we are a dog-friendly office!
• Free catered lunch.

Join Kodiak as a Behavior Planning Intern! As an intern on our Motion Planning team, you will work on developing core decision-making and motion planning algorithms that drive our autonomous trucks. Intern projects may include improving strategies for navigating complex highway merges, optimizing lane change behaviors, and refining low-speed behavior in industrial operations. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AV technology while gaining valuable experience in real-world autonomous driving scenarios.

In this role, you will:

• Receive mentorship from top-level robotics engineers.
• Advance a state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform.
• Deploy code on autonomous trucks operating in the real world. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and methodologies used in robotics and autonomous vehicles.
• Strengthen your coding skills by working with a production-level codebase, with a focus on modern C++. 
• Work in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Design and implement solutions to complex robotics problems.
• Have potential opportunities for full-time roles.

What you’ll bring:

• Field(s) of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.
• Are currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university.
• Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students.
• Strong C++ and Python programming skills.
• Strong kinematics, linear algebra and calculus.
• Ability to to solve basic optimization problems.
• Ability to solve basic computational geometry problems.
• Solid understanding of motion planning, decision-making, and trajectory optimization for autonomous systems.

Internship Program Details:

• Start Date: September 2026.
• Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Location: Mountain View, CA.
• Housing: interns are responsible for housing.

What we offer:

• A fast-paced environment where we work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.  
• A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• We love our dogs, so we are a dog-friendly office!
• Free catered lunch.

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Science Intern to join us and solve real-world robotics problems. Our ideal candidates exhibit a can-do attitude and approach their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and possess the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will:

• Design and execute data-driven analyses to identify and mitigate potential safety risks within perception systems, enabling the development of thorough safety case arguments.
• Facilitate development of our data platform and ensure cleanliness.
• Correlate performance of the Kodiak Driver on-road with simulation results.
• Work closely with the perception and system team and ensure the teams are supported with data necessary to make timely, informed decisions.

Qualifications:

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research or related quantitative technical fields.
• Strong understanding of data aggregation and interrogation statistics metrics implementation & underlying mathematical/statistical principles.
• Thinking with a safety mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.
• Practical knowledge of common data analysis, inference, and statistical modeling tools, using Python and SQL.
• Take ownership and enjoy working with the team to deliver actionable results.
• Internship experience using machine learning or statistical analysis to build data-driven product solutions or developing methodological research.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and experience with software development workflow.
• Experience with modeling quantities of interest as random variables using distributions and uncertainty quantification.

Internship Program Details:

• Start Date: Sept 2026.
• Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Location: Mountain View, CA.
• Housing: interns are responsible for housing.

What We Offer:

• A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.  
• A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• We love our dogs, so we are a dog friendly office!
• Free catered lunch.

We are looking for a highly skilled AI/ML Intern with a solid grasp of Computer Vision and Foundation Models, to tackle real-world challenges in robotics. The perfect candidate for our team is someone who embodies a proactive, can-do mindset, tackling tasks with enthusiasm and persistence. We expect our interns to not only excel in their field but also to rapidly adapt and thrive in our fast-paced, innovative environment. This role is ideal for individuals eager to demonstrate their expertise and eager to grow in a cutting-edge technological setting.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms using robust, efficient Python code, ensuring high-quality evaluations and reliability.
• Lead the development of innovative deep neural networks to address key robotics problems, such as end-to-end learning, 3d scene understanding, 3D object detection, 3D world reconstruction, and self-supervised learning.
• Work with various sensor technologies like cameras, lidars, and radars to create and refine machine learning datasets, enhancing performance with growing data.
• Develop and manage automated AI flywheel, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency in the machine learning process.
• Work within Kodiak's advanced software ecosystem, pushing the frontiers of existing autonomous systems through continuous innovation and development.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong technical background. You are currently pursuing an MS or Ph.D. and have hands-on experience in designing and implementing deep neural networks; exceptional candidates pursuing a BS are considered. 
• You are a skilled engineer with experience in applied AI research, Python programming, and strong problem-solving skills.
• You are passionate about solving real-world robotics problems, and you have ideally worked on autonomous robots before.
• A team player. You take ownership and work with the team to deliver exceptional results. You are interested in the performance of the entire system across engineering disciplines.
• Ability to build and iterate quickly. You enjoy working fast and smart, and you are comfortable in the earlier stages of developing an algorithm from scratch.
• Hands-on. You are not only passionate about ML research but also experienced working with production machine learning pipelines, from dataset curation to training and validation.
• Great communicator. You have experience writing clear, concise, and detailed design documents. You can enable your colleagues to leverage the ML models resulting from your work in their algorithms and systems.

Internship Program Details:

• Start Date: September 2026.
• Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Location: Mountain View, CA.
• Housing: interns are responsible for housing.

What we offer:

• A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.  A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• We love our dogs, so we are a dog friendly office!
• Free catered lunch.