Winter 2027 Intern, Motion Planning
Join Kodiak as a Motion Planning Intern to develop algorithms for autonomous trucks while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
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Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Winter 2027 Intern in Motion Planning at Kodiak Robotics will focus on developing algorithms for decision-making and motion planning in autonomous trucks, tackling challenges like highway merges and lane changes. Candidates should have strong programming skills in C++ and Python, along with a solid understanding of motion planning and optimization techniques. This role is ideal for juniors, seniors, or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Engineering. Kodiak offers a collaborative environment where interns can gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Kodiak Robotics's career page.
- Kodiak Robotics has 71 other open roles including Software Engineer, Controls (MATLAB), Winter 2027 Intern, Data Engineering, Class A CDL Driver.
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Quick facts
- Is the Winter 2027 Intern, Motion Planning role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Mountain View, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Kodiak Robotics lists $10,000–$10,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Kodiak Robotics is hiring for this position in Mountain View, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Machine Learning, Python, Robotics, autonomous vehicles.
- Does Kodiak Robotics sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kodiak Robotics targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Winter 2027 Intern, Motion Planning role at Kodiak Robotics.
From the original posting
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.
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: 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