Fall 2026 Intern, Data Science

Kodiak • Mountain View, CA

14h • Onsite

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 Data Science 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 possess the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research or related quantitative technical fields.
• Strong understanding of data aggregation and interrogation statistics metrics implementation & underlying mathematical/statistical principles.
• Thinking with a safety mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.
• Practical knowledge of common data analysis, inference, and statistical modeling tools, using Python and SQL.
• Take ownership and enjoy working with the team to deliver actionable results.
• Internship experience using machine learning or statistical analysis to build data-driven product solutions or developing methodological research.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and experience with software development workflow.
• Experience with modeling quantities of interest as random variables using distributions and uncertainty quantification.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute data-driven analyses to identify and mitigate potential safety risks within perception systems, enabling the development of thorough safety case arguments.
• Facilitate development of our data platform and ensure cleanliness.
• Correlate performance of the Kodiak Driver on-road with simulation results.
• Work closely with the perception and system team and ensure the teams are supported with data necessary to make timely, informed decisions.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern