AI Resident - Learning From Videos (LFV)
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted March 17, 2026
$45 - $60/hr
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Job Description
The AI Resident at Toyota Research Institute will engage in research on embodied AI, focusing on developing foundation models and methods for spatio-temporal reasoning, multi-modal learning, and 4D world modeling to enable autonomous agents to operate effectively in real-world environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to research efforts in 4D World Models, Physical and Embodied Intelligence, and Multi-Modal Learning.
- Develop methods and techniques for spatio-temporal reasoning and zero-shot generalization.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers on high-risk, innovative AI projects related to embodied AI.
- Advance understanding of multi-modal foundation models leveraging large-scale multi-modal data.
- Participate in the development of AI models capable of operating in real-world, unstructured environments.
Requirements
- A background in research or engineering focused on embodied AI, spatio-temporal reasoning, or related fields.
- Experience working on high-risk research projects related to AI, robotics, or autonomous systems.
- Strong collaboration skills to work closely with researchers and engineers at Toyota Research Institute on ongoing and new research efforts.
- Ability to develop methods and techniques that can solve real-world problems in embodied AI and related areas.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in multi-modal learning, 4D world models, physical and embodied intelligence, or similar research areas.
- Educational background that supports research in AI, robotics, or related scientific disciplines (specific degree requirements are not explicitly stated but implied).
- Experience in developing or working with foundation models capable of leveraging large-scale multi-modal data such as RGB, depth, flow, semantics, bounding boxes, tactile, and audio data.
- Ability to contribute to scientific publications and collaborate towards research publication and productization of developed technologies.
- Physical or mental capacity to engage in research activities, including working with complex data and models (implied by the research nature of the role).
- Availability to commit to a year-long research-focused residency position.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range between 45 and 60 hours for California-based roles
Work schedule based on hourly pay
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
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