Winter 2027 Intern, Security

Kodiak Robotics; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Dog-friendly office

Free catered lunch

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. in Mountain View, CA is seeking interns to work on autonomous trucking software. You will own a project advancing a state-of-the-art platform and develop production-level C++ code while collaborating with engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The internship targets students in Computer Science, Electrical or Automotive Engineering, with graduate candidates welcome. Housing is not provided; bear this in mind for Mountain View location.

Qualifications

• Field(s) of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.
• Graduate students at any stage of their Master's or Ph.D. studies will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Own a project that advances a state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform.
• Develop coding skills on a production-level codebase with modern C++.
• Collaborate daily with other engineers on the team.
• Tackle challenging problems without clear-cut solutions.

Skills

C++ coding

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

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 interns in various areas of our software stack. 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, possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

We Are Looking For Interns Who:

• Are excited to work on autonomous trucks that are running in the real world. You will own a project that will advance a state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform.
• Are looking to develop their coding skills on a production-level codebase. You should be comfortable reading and writing modern C++ code.
• Look forward to collaborating with other engineers on a day-to-day basis.
• Are motivated by challenging problems without clear-cut solutions.

Additional Skills That Will Help You Be Successful At Kodiak:

• Comfort with fundamental mathematics, linear algebra, and calculus
• Basic understanding of security or cryptography fundamentals
• User level understanding of TLS, RSA and AES algorithms
• Linux / Ubuntu / Debian experience
• Real time software development
• Physical AI / IoT system experience
• Any Red Team experience or interests
• Any experience with AWS or GCP cloud computing infrastructures
• Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git) Experience writing real-time, resource constrained, or embedded software
• Knowledge of the current state of robotics and/or self-driving
• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and PTP
• Familiarity with LIDARs, radars, cameras, and other sensors used in robotics
• Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git)

Educational Requirements:

• Field(s) of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related fields.
• Will consider graduate students at any stage of their Master's or Ph.D. studies.

Internship Program Details:

• Start Date: January 2027
• 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.

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

California Pay Range

$10,000 — $10,000 USD

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.