Winter 2027 Intern, Security

We Love AI Jobs; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free catered lunch

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Winter 2027 Intern focused on security within our autonomous trucking software stack.

You will own a project, write production-grade C++ code, and collaborate with engineers on cryptography, TLS, and secure networking tasks in a real-world robotics environment. The internship is on-site in Mountain View, offering competitive pay and exposure to cryptography, OS internals, and real-time software development in a cutting-edge AI-powered

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in CS, EE, automotive or mechanical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own a project that advances Kodiak’s autonomous trucking platform.
• Develop and maintain code in a production-level software codebase.
• Collaborate with engineers on security problems and cryptography-related challenges.

Skills

C++

TLS

RSA

AES

Linux

TCP/UDP

PTP

Cryptography basics

Real-time software

Education

CS

Electrical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Git

AWS

GCP

Job description

# Winter 2027 Intern, SecurityKodiak RoboticsMountain View, CAInternship$10,000 – $10,000 / yearUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis internship is for a security-focused project within Kodiak’s autonomous-truck software stack. Interns work on a production codebase, collaborate with engineers, and are expected to take ownership of a project, though the posting does not specify particular security assignments.* Internship* On-site* Internship (graduate students considered)* Related field; graduate students in Master's or PhD studies### Skills and expertiseC++TLSRSAAESLinuxUbuntuDebianTCP/UDP/PTP### Key responsibilities* Own a project that advances Kodiak’s autonomous trucking platform.* Develop and maintain code in a production-level software codebase.* Collaborate with engineers on challenging software and security problems.## How this job comparesPay: This job pays from $10K a year.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The posting focuses on software security and lists cryptography, operating systems, and networking as relevant background. Although Kodiak builds AI-powered autonomous trucks, it does not describe daily work with AI models or tools.## Full descriptionKodiak 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.