Kodiak

Winter 2027 Intern, Motion Planning

Kodiak · Mountain View, CA

Posted 23 days ago

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This role has been open
23 days
Kodiak's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Kodiak's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kodiak
high
50 stale, 2 reposted of 72 open
Hiring momentum
92 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Winter 2027 Intern in Motion Planning at Kodiak Robotics, you will develop algorithms for decision-making and motion planning that are crucial for the operation of autonomous trucks. Your projects may involve enhancing navigation strategies, optimizing lane changes, and improving low-speed behaviors, all while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers and working with modern C++ in a collaborative environment.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
  • Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills
  • Strong kinematics, linear algebra, and calculus knowledge
  • Ability to solve basic optimization problems
  • Ability to solve basic computational geometry problems

What you get

  • Competitive pay
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Free catered lunch
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Fast-paced environment with supportive teammates

Worth weighing

  • Interns are responsible for their own housing
  • No specific salary range provided beyond $10,000
  • Internship duration is flexible but typically 12-16 weeks
  • Potential for full-time roles is mentioned but not guaranteed

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Listed by Kodiak on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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