Winter 2027 Security Intern
Kodiak AI is a public autonomous-vehicle technology company whose Kodiak Driver combines AI software and modular hardware for driverless commercial trucking and public-sector ground-autonomy applications.
Funding history
About Kodiak AI, Inc.
Kodiak develops and commercializes the Kodiak Driver, a vehicle-agnostic autonomous-driving platform. Its driverless trucks are operating for paying customers, and it also serves public-sector applications.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own a project that advances an autonomous trucking platform. You will develop your coding skills on a production-level codebase, read and write modern C++ code, and collaborate with engineers to solve challenging security-related problems.
Requirements
- Comfort with modern C++
- Comfort with fundamental mathematics, linear algebra, and calculus
- Basic understanding of security or cryptography fundamentals
- Understanding of TLS, RSA, and AES algorithms
- Experience with Linux, Ubuntu, or Debian
- Knowledge of real-time software development
- Experience with physical AI or IoT systems
- Knowledge of revision tracking systems such as Git
- Experience writing real-time, resource-constrained, or embedded software
- Knowledge of robotics or self-driving systems
- Understanding of TCP, UDP, and PTP network protocols
- Familiarity with LIDARs, radars, cameras, and other robotics sensors
- Study in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Own a project that advances an autonomous trucking platform
- Develop coding skills on a production-level codebase
- Read and write modern C++ code
- Collaborate with engineers
- Solve challenging problems without clear-cut solutions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Dog-friendly office
- Free catered lunch
Hiring Process
Initial application screening may be assisted by an AI tool; final hiring decisions are made by the human recruitment team.