Data Science Intern, Kodiak Robotics

Summer 2025

Salary not provided

The monthly range for this intern position is $9,166-$10,000 +Bonus and Equity

SQL

Python

Git

Entry and Junior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Mountain View, CA

Self-driving technology for long-haul trucks

Job no longer available

Self-driving technology for long-haul trucks

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceLogisticsFreightSupply ChainAutomation

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

The monthly range for this intern position is $9,166-$10,000 +Bonus and Equity

SQL

Python

Git

Entry and Junior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

Office located in Mountain View, CA

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceLogisticsFreightSupply ChainAutomation

Company mission

To carry freight forward - so people, partners, and the planet thrive.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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
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

What the job involves

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields and possess the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environmen
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

Application process

Start Date: May/June 2025
Our internship program is 12-16 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs

Our take

Global supply chains rely on frictionless long-haul trucking freight networks, but the repetitive and stationary nature of the job has resulted in a lack of willing drivers. Whilst this has been partially resolved through the introduction of self-driving trucks, such systems are notoriously difficult to maintain which ultimately leads to significant downtime.

Kodiak Robotics develops self-driving technology for long-haul trucks, providing wing mirrors built with sensors called Kodiak SensorPods. These sensors provide the technology necessary for the trucks to be driven safely and autonomously and have been designed to be replaced or serviced rapidly to minimize downtime.

odiak Robotics has taken a unique approach by recognizing the high-maintenance nature of existing self-driving systems, innovating upon this through its easily replaceable SensorPods. Through this approach and several successful rounds of funding, the company aims to fill empty truck driving positions with safer AI drivers.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

21% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Sep 2023

$75m

CONVERTIBLE

Nov 2021

$125m

SERIES B

Total funding: $240m

Company benefits

Remote-friendly work environment
401k
Generous PTO policy
Life insurance
Assortment of medical (PPO/HMO/HDHP), dental, vision, and FSA plans
Family-friendly company events
Dog-friendly office
Employee-driven fitness classes
Beautiful, renovated facilities in Mountain View, CA and Lancaster, TX
Free EV charging
Trivia and board game nights

Company HQ

Mountain View, CA

Leadership

Don Burnette

(CEO & Founder)

Experience as Co-founder of Otto. Software Technical Lead at Uber from 2016 to 2018.

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