Summer 2026 Intern, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Kodiak • Mountain View, CA

67d • $10,000 - $10,000

About The Position

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 AI/ML Intern with a solid grasp of Computer Vision and Foundation Models, to tackle real-world challenges in robotics. The perfect candidate for our team is someone who embodies a proactive, can-do mindset, tackling tasks with enthusiasm and persistence. We expect our interns to not only excel in their field but also to rapidly adapt and thrive in our fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an MS or Ph.D. and have hands-on experience in designing and implementing deep neural networks; exceptional candidates pursuing a BS are considered.
• Experience in applied AI research, Python programming, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about solving real-world robotics problems, ideally with experience working on autonomous robots.
• Team player who takes ownership and works with the team to deliver exceptional results.
• Ability to build and iterate quickly, comfortable in the earlier stages of developing an algorithm from scratch.
• Hands-on experience working with production machine learning pipelines, from dataset curation to training and validation.
• Experience writing clear, concise, and detailed design documents.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms using robust, efficient Python code, ensuring high-quality evaluations and reliability.
• Lead the development of innovative deep neural networks to address key robotics problems, such as end-to-end learning, 3D scene understanding, 3D object detection, 3D world reconstruction, and self-supervised learning.
• Work with various sensor technologies like cameras, lidars, and radars to create and refine machine learning datasets, enhancing performance with growing data.
• Develop and manage automated AI flywheel, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency in the machine learning process.
• Work within Kodiak's advanced software ecosystem, pushing the frontiers of existing autonomous systems through continuous innovation and development.

Benefits

• A fast paced environment with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Competitive pay.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.
• A beautiful facility in Mountain View.
• Dog friendly office.
• Free catered lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees