Research Engineer, Simulation for Robot Learning
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Full Time
Posted November 10, 2025
$128k - $192k
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Job Description
A Research Engineer role focused on developing AI-powered robots through high-fidelity simulation and large behavior models, working at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and physics-based modeling to enable scalable and generalizable robot policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-fidelity simulation environments for robot learning.
- Research and implement Large Behavior Models for AI-powered robots.
- Integrate machine learning, perception, prediction, and action to enable robust robot behaviors.
- Work at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and physics-based modeling to develop scalable and generalizable robot policies.
- Contribute to transitioning systems from simulation to real-world deployment.
Requirements
- Experience with high-fidelity simulation and Large Behavior Models in the context of robotics or embodied systems such as autonomous vehicles is a strong plus.
- Work at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, robotics, and physics-based modeling to enable scalable and generalizable robot policy development.
- Contribute to cutting-edge research in AI-powered robots and systems that move from simulation to real-world deployment.
- Ability to develop and apply machine learning techniques, perception, prediction, and action strategies for robot learning.
- Strong motivation to develop the next generation of AI-powered robots through simulation and modeling.
- Ability to leverage expertise in ML, cloud, software, and hardware to build and deploy robotic systems.
- Submit a brief cover letter and include a link to Google Scholar with a full list of publications when applying.
- Possess a relevant educational background in fields related to robotics, machine learning, computer vision, or physics-based modeling (implied, as the role involves research and development in these areas).
Benefits & Perks
Salary range between 128,000 and 192,000 USD per year
Work environment perks including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off benefits including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
401(k) retirement plan eligibility
Annual cash bonus structure
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