Human Interactive Driving Research Intern, Machine Learning & Optimization
Toyota Research InstituteCambridge, Massachusetts
Internship
Posted November 12, 2025
$40 - $58/hr
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Job Description
A summer internship position at Toyota Research Institute focused on human interactive driving research, applying machine learning and optimization techniques to develop innovative solutions in mobility and engineering design, with opportunities for publication and collaboration with professional researchers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on human interactive driving and machine learning optimization techniques.
- Apply mathematical optimization methods to enhance aspects of Toyota's business processes.
- Work on developing and exploring new research questions related to automated driving, AI, and optimization.
- Collaborate with professional researchers to work towards academic publications.
Requirements
- Pursuing or having completed a degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience or strong knowledge in applying mathematical optimization techniques, including mixed-integer optimization, diffusion models, and continuous optimization.
- Ability to pursue new avenues of research consistent with the team’s mission and work towards a publication with professional researchers.
- Relevant publications in the fields of optimization, diffusion models, or related areas, with a link to Google Scholar included when submitting the CV.
- Good collaboration skills to work effectively within a research team.
- Availability to work in the Cambridge office for the duration of the internship.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States, specifically Massachusetts, as the pay range and employment conditions are based there.
- Willingness to participate in a 12-week paid internship during Summer 2026, with the role being hybrid in-office and remote.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation (pay range between 40 and 58 per hour for Massachusetts-based roles)
Hybrid in-office work environment
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
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