Automated Driving Advanced Development Intern, Machine Learning Research
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted November 4, 2025
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description
This internship involves developing and integrating machine learning models for perception, planning, and control in automated driving systems, with a focus on building robust, testable, and deployable end-to-end autonomous driving solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, evaluate, and integrate ML-based components for perception, planning, and control systems.
- Contribute to simulation-based testing of machine learning models.
- Collaborate with researchers, data engineers, and autonomy engineers to scale models from prototype to production.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or have completed a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Experience or strong knowledge in machine learning, systems engineering, and real-world deployment of ML models.
- Ability to contribute to the implementation, evaluation, and integration of ML-based components for perception, planning, and control.
- Experience with simulation-based testing of autonomous systems or ML components.
- Ability to work closely with researchers, data engineers, and autonomy engineers to ensure models scale from prototype to production.
- Availability to participate in a paid 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid in-office role during the internship period.
- Links to relevant open-source contributions or technical project write-ups must be included with the application.
Benefits & Perks
Paid 12-week internship for Summer 2026
Compensation range between $45 and $65 per hour for California-based roles
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
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