Senior Research Scientist, Large Behavior Models
Toyota Research InstituteCambridge, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted January 22, 2026
$180k - $259k
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Job Description
A research scientist or engineer role focused on developing large-scale embodied machine learning techniques to create general-purpose robots capable of performing a wide variety of tasks in unstructured environments with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on embodied machine learning for robotic manipulation.
- Develop and improve general-purpose robot behaviors using large-scale datasets and machine learning techniques.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware, perception, controls, and machine learning for robotic systems.
Requirements
- A strong background in embodied machine learning.
- Ability to work independently when needed and collaborate effectively within a larger integrated group.
- Experience with robots or other embodied systems such as autonomous vehicles, particularly in the manipulation domain, is strongly preferred.
- Educational background in a relevant field (implied, as research scientist or research engineer roles typically require at least a master's degree or PhD in robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields).
Benefits & Perks
Salary range between 180,000 and 258,750 per year
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
Annual cash bonus
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