About the role#
As an intern on the Mission Planning team, you will build core mission, routing, and fault management algorithms for our autonomous trucks. You will work directly with our production-level codebase and focus on modern C++ to help advance our autonomous trucking platform. This role provides the opportunity to deploy code on trucks operating in real-world scenarios while receiving mentorship from our robotics engineers.
What you'll do#
- Develop core mission, routing, and fault management algorithms.
- Apply commands from human operations specialists to our fleet of self-driving trucks.
- Improve routing through construction zones.
- Implement safety-critical fault management policies.
- Design and implement solutions to complex robotics problems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Junior, Senior, or graduate student status at an accredited university.
- Strong C++ programming skills.
- Proficiency in kinematics, linear algebra, and calculus.
- Ability to solve basic graph search problems.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 start).
- Duration: 12-16 weeks.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates.
About Kodiak
Kodiak is a software development company focused on autonomous movement technology. Founded in 2018, the firm operates out of Mountain View, California. It employs 384 people and specializes in AI, logistics, and self-driving systems. The company provides solutions designed for various environments.
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