Human Interactive Driving Research Intern, Machine Learning & Optimization at Toyota Research Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Toyota Research Institute Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Research, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • Current Ph.D. student in related fields - ML/AI, optimization, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar
  • Publication background in relevant venues (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, SIOPT, Math Programming)
  • Proficient at Linux, PyTorch
  • Experience with distributed computing (e.g. AWS) a plus
  • Relevant publications and good collaboration skills highly encouraged
  • Link to Google Scholar with full list of publications

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope and agree on project direction with your mentor
  • Undertake a well-scoped research project in a relevant area and bring it to publication in an appropriate venue
  • Have a high level of self-initiative to prioritize and manage workload and meet project deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Work and collaborate with other stakeholders and HID team members

Skills

Machine Learning
Optimization
Mathematical Optimization
Mixed-Integer Optimization
Diffusion Models
Generative AI
ML/AI
Computer Science
Applied Mathematics

Toyota Research Institute

Research in mobility, safety, and automation

About Toyota Research Institute

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 various partners and licensing their innovations to enhance Toyota's offerings and maintain a competitive edge. The goal of TRI is to advance mobility solutions that improve quality of life and support the transition to zero-emissions transportation.

Los Altos, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$100MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

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.

Risks

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.

Differentiation

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.

Upsides

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.

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