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Machine Learning Research Scientist, Mechanical Intuition in Multimodal Models

Toyota Research Institute
Los Altos, California
Full Time
Posted April 2, 2026
$158k - $228k
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Job Description

A Research Scientist position focused on developing and implementing machine learning systems for physical assembly and robotic manufacturing, involving policy learning, reinforcement learning, and physical reasoning to advance intelligent automation in production processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement learning pipelines for robotic assembly systems
  • Run experiments to evaluate architectural, data, and algorithmic choices
  • Apply modern machine learning techniques to challenges in physical reasoning and policy learning

Requirements

  • A recent PhD degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.
  • A strong implementation track record demonstrated through prior research, projects, or publications.
  • Experience in designing and implementing learning pipelines from scratch.
  • Ability to run experiments to evaluate a wide range of architectural, data, and algorithmic choices.
  • Experience applying modern machine learning techniques to robotic assembly or similar physical reasoning challenges.
  • Knowledge and experience working at the intersection of policy learning, reinforcement learning, and physical reasoning.
  • Ability to explore and integrate large language models and agentic infrastructure into real-world manufacturing problems.
  • Experience with developing end-to-end AI systems that can reason about physical objects from design to assembly.
  • Understanding of how to develop learning infrastructure needed to train and evaluate AI systems at scale.
  • Physical and mental capacity to work in a research environment that involves complex problem-solving and experimentation.
  • Legal authorization to work in the specified U.S. states (California or Massachusetts) without requiring employer sponsorship.
  • Ability to work within the specified pay range, which depends on experience, skills, and location (California: $176,000 - $253,000; Massachusetts: $158,400 - $227,700).

Benefits & Perks

Salary range: $176,000 to $253,000 per year for California-based roles, $158,400 to $227,700 per year for Massachusetts-based roles
Work schedule details not specified
Work environment perks include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave, and an annual cash bonus
Additional benefits: comprehensive benefits package, bonus structure, and a diverse and inclusive work environment

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