Fall 2026 Intern, Motion Planning at Kodiak in Mountain View, CA

Summary: Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future. As a Behavior Planning Intern, you will work on developing core decision-making and motion planning algorithms that drive autonomous trucks, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge AV technology. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 solve basic optimization problems - Ability to solve basic computational geometry problems - Solid understanding of motion planning, decision-making, and trajectory optimization for autonomous systems Required Skills: C++, Python, motion planning Important Skills: kinematics, linear algebra, calculus, trajectory optimization Nice-to-Have Skills: innovation Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates., Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits., Free catered lunch.