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Human Interactive Driving Intern – Localization and Mapping

Toyota Research Institute
Los Altos, California
Internship
Posted October 30, 2025
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description

A research internship focused on developing perception, modeling, and control methodologies for high-performance vehicle driving, involving experiments with high-performance cars on a racetrack, to enhance vehicle safety and performance using machine learning and control techniques.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop perception, modeling, and control methodologies for high-performance driving that infer and reason about uncertainty
  • Apply knowledge to novel problems in the context of vehicle safety and performance
  • Conduct experiments with high-performance vehicles on a closed racetrack

Requirements

  • The candidate must be a research intern with knowledge in perception, modeling, and/or control methodologies for high-performance driving that infer and reason about uncertainty.
  • The internship is a paid, 12-week program scheduled for Summer 2026.
  • The internship role is hybrid, involving in-office work at Toyota Research Institute headquarters in Los Altos, CA, and experiments with high-performance vehicles on a closed racetrack.
  • The candidate must have a full list of publications available on Google Scholar to include when submitting their CV.
  • The candidate must demonstrate knowledge or experience relevant to developing new perception, modeling, or control methodologies for high-performance driving.
  • The candidate must be able to apply their knowledge to novel problems and develop impactful research.

Benefits & Perks

Paid internship
Compensation range of $45 to $65 per hour (California-based roles)
Hybrid in-office role at headquarters in Los Altos, CA
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time

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