Winter 2027 Intern, Security

About the role

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

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.

• 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.
• By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process.

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