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Kodiak

Robot type
Autonomous Vehicle
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Aug 24, 2026
Internship

Winter 2027 Intern, Motion Planning

Job description

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

  • 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.

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