Full-Time

Senior Robotics Engineer

Large Behavior Models, Platform

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Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute

201-500 employees

Research in mobility, safety, and automation

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$201.6k - $302.4kAnnually

+ Annual Cash Bonus

Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Mountain View, CA, USA

Both locations are hybrid.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Machine Learning
C/C++
Requirements
  • B.S. or higher in an engineering related field and 4+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong software engineering skills; very comfortable with working in mixed C++ and Python codebase
  • Experience with a full-stack approach to robotics, including familiarity with electromechanical systems and actuation, as well as practical software design
  • The ability to design and deploy integrated systems that complement and bring to bear advanced software and learning algorithms
  • Deep multi-functional understanding of all levels of a robotic system including both hardware and software, with experience operating robots
  • Experience with classical motion planning and robotic control, and familiarity with machine-learned policies
  • Experience with inter- and in-process communication, parallelism, logging, networking and data systems, and common methods
Responsibilities
  • Research and contribute to the design of novel robotic systems through software development, including control, perception, planning, and their interactions with learned policies
  • Develop tooling, drivers, and controllers to enable stable and performant robotic platforms
  • Enable research into robot foundation models by working with mechanical/electrical engineers, technicians, and researchers to build and integrate new enabling robotics technologies
  • Help robotics research scientists work toward applying and integrating their research toward more robust, perceptive, and scalable systems
  • Design and integrate creative system solutions; combining actuation, structure, and sensing, as well as new mechanisms and sensory for human-scale manipulation
Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute focuses on improving mobility through research and development in the automotive and technology sectors. The company works on enhancing safety, automated driving, robotics, materials science, and machine learning. Their products include advanced safety features and automated driving systems that aim to make driving safer and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, TRI emphasizes a research-driven approach, collaborating with automotive manufacturers, technology firms, and research institutions to integrate their innovations into Toyota's offerings and beyond. The goal of TRI is to advance mobility solutions that improve quality of life and support the transition to zero-emissions transportation.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Los Altos, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Generative AI allows TRI's robots to learn complex tasks without new coding.
  • TRI's AI-driven material synthesis could revolutionize EV battery development.
  • Autonomous tandem drifting collaboration with Stanford pushes vehicle dynamics boundaries.

What critics are saying

  • Public skepticism may undermine AI-assisted driving safety initiatives.
  • Boston Dynamics' high costs could impact TRI's humanoid robot project returns.
  • Complexity of real-world environments may delay TRI's robot skill deployment.

What makes Toyota Research Institute unique

  • TRI focuses on AI to enhance human life and mobility.
  • Partnerships with Boston Dynamics and Stanford showcase TRI's collaborative innovation.
  • TRI's Driving Sensei concept integrates AI to improve driver skills and engagement.

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Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Robust programs to support the wellbeing, happiness, and health of our people and their families.

401(k) plan including matching and annual profit sharing along with total vacation and holidays totaling 38 days per year.

Subsidized commuter benefits and generous employee and vehicle allowances

2 paid days per year to participate in volunteer activities.

Maternity Leave program with 10 paid weeks plus baby bonding leave and Milk Stork for traveling moms

Baby Bonding Leave–an additional 16 paid weeks–to all new parents, including those who choose to adopt.

Back-up child and adult / elder care programs to help everyone thrive

WellBeats Virtual Fitness Trainer.