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.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in the design, development, and testing of AV power system equipment, encompassing hardware and component selection, PCB design, and system-level integration and testing
- Collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, encompassing both engineering and non-engineering disciplines
- Carry out assigned tasks under the guidance and supervision of senior engineers, engineering managers, and project engineers
- Accountable for executing and completing small-scale scopes of work, ensuring alignment with project constraints such as quality, schedule, and cost
- Create technical presentations and effectively communicate your work efforts to colleagues and stakeholders
- Generate Electrical wiring diagrams/tables, models, simulations and schematics
- Gather, process, and analyze extensive datasets to inform and support decision-making
What you’ll bring:
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Knowledge of electrical circuits, power systems, and control systems.
- Experience with Altium or Cadence is preferred.
- Exposure to I2C, SPI, CANbus, or battery systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Start Date: January 2027
- 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 in our SF/Silicon Valley location, 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
Skills Required
- Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of electrical circuits, power systems, and control systems
- Experience with Altium or Cadence
- Exposure to I2C, SPI, CANbus, or battery systems
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Kodiak Robotics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive for core engineering roles, with role postings indicating strong senior bands and offers aligned to autonomy peers. Salary ranges visible on listings reinforce competitiveness for experienced technical hires.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside life and short‑/long‑term disability, with FSA/HSA options available. Wellness partners such as mental‑health and primary‑care services are highlighted alongside core plans.
Kodiak Robotics Insights
What We Do
Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry. We believe self-driving trucks will be the first economically viable application of autonomous vehicle technology. We founded Kodiak in the spring of 2018 to make that belief a reality. Safety is our top priority. We are taking a safe and responsible approach to developing and testing our technology. We are proud to work with some of the best in the business. We’ve built a world class team of technologists from leading autonomous driving programs who know the industry inside and out. Our combined experience and commitment to the vision will allow us to put self-driving technology on the road in the safest and most effective way.
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