Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Full Time
Posted November 6, 2025
$200k - $300k
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Job Description
A senior research scientist role focused on developing large-scale foundational and generative machine learning models that analyze human behavior, beliefs, and preferences to support behavior change and reduce carbon emissions, within Toyota's AI and sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and train large-scale foundational machine learning models, including fine-tuning, evaluation, and benchmarking.
- Conduct hands-on experimentation with generative machine learning techniques.
- Build models that represent human beliefs, preferences, and cognition, especially as they change over time.
- Integrate behavioral science, Human-Computer Interaction, and advanced machine learning to support behavior change related to reducing carbon emissions.
Requirements
- Expertise in large-scale foundational model training, fine-tuning, evaluation, and benchmarking.
- Strong research track record in machine learning, demonstrated through publications or equivalent evidence.
- Hands-on experimentation skills in developing and deploying foundational models.
- Experience operating at the forefront of generative machine learning and human behavior modeling.
- Ability to build models that represent human beliefs, preferences, and cognition as they change over time.
- Proficiency in developing AI systems that support behavior change, such as reducing carbon emissions, by integrating behavioral science, Human-Computer Interaction, and advanced machine learning.
- Substantial experience in developing and deploying machine learning models relevant to social science and generative AI applications.
- A full list of publications available via a link to Google Scholar when submitting the CV.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range of $200,000 to $300,000 per year for California-based roles
Work schedule details not specified
Work environment perks include medical, dental, and vision insurance
Additional benefits include 401(k) eligibility, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave), and an annual cash bonus
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