Human Interactive Driving Intern, Platform Research
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted December 17, 2025
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description
A research internship focused on developing advanced driving simulation technologies, combining generative AI and human-factors research to improve safety systems, driver experience, and autonomous vehicle training tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Test and deploy software on the physical driving simulation platform
- Create working code prototypes for research purposes
- Design and conduct validation experiments
- Collaborate with team members on research activities
- Generate novel driving courses based on driver skill levels and performance
- Participate in writing and publishing research findings
Requirements
- Work on a physical simulation system and test and deploy software on the platform as part of the internship responsibilities.
- Create working code prototypes related to the project.
- Interact frequently with team members to collaborate on research tasks.
- Design validation experiments to assess the developed systems or prototypes.
- Participate in writing a research paper describing the findings and publishing the work.
- Work hands-on with a physical simulation system during the internship.
- Be available for a 12-week paid internship during Summer 2026, with the internship being a hybrid in-office role at Los Altos HQ.
- Possess the ability to transfer code and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Have a research interest or background in combining generative AI and human-factors research.
- Possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the research and development tasks (specific qualifications not explicitly listed but implied).
Benefits & Perks
Paid internship (Summer 2026, 12-week program)
Compensation range between $45 and $65 per hour for California-based roles
Compensation range between $40 and $58 per hour for Massachusetts-based roles
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
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