Summer 2026 Intern, Controls

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.

We are looking for a highly skilled Controls Intern to join us and solve real-world robotics problems. Our ideal candidates exhibit a can-do attitude and approach their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and to possess the ability to learn quickly within a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will:

• Develop your coding skills on a production-level codebase. 

• You should be comfortable reading and writing modern C++ code.

• Collaborate with other engineers on a day-to-day basis.

• Help advance the state-of-the-art autonomous trucking platform.

What you’ll bring:

• Field(s) of study: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.

• Are currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university.

• Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students.

• Are excited to work on autonomous trucks that are running in the real world. 

• Knowledge of controls fundamentals.

• Experience with embedded systems (e.g., CAN).

• Are motivated by challenging problems without clear-cut solutions.

Bonus point if you have:

• Comfort with vehicle dynamics and modeling.

• Experience with safety-critical systems.

• Experience with systems engineering practices.

• Knowledge of modern revision tracking systems (e.g. git).

Internship Program Details

• Start Date: June 2026.

• 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 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.

California Pay Range$10,000—$10,000 USD 

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.