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Staff Robot Software Engineer, Large Behavior Models

Toyota Research Institute
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted August 20, 2025
$240k - $360k
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Job Description

A technical leadership role focused on architecting and developing the software systems for general-purpose humanoid robots, including designing, debugging, and mentoring engineers to advance robotic capabilities in unstructured environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and build the next-generation software stack for general-purpose humanoid robots.
  • Write and review production code to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Design and debug complex robotic systems and software components.
  • Mentor and lead engineering teams to maintain technical excellence.
  • Develop scalable and robust robotic software solutions for real-world environments.

Requirements

  • Experience in architecting and building next-generation software stacks for general-purpose humanoid robots.
  • Proven ability to write and review production code, design and debug complex systems, and mentor engineers in a hands-on technical leadership role.
  • Deep technical expertise in robotics software development, including designing scalable and reliable systems.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and their application to robot behaviors, particularly in learning from large-scale datasets of physical interactions.
  • Experience with developing or working with open source robotics software, such as Drake or similar frameworks.
  • Demonstrated leadership in a technical environment, including leading by example and driving technical excellence.
  • Educational background in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines (implied by the senior technical role).

Benefits & Perks

Salary range between 240,000 and 360,000 per year (Massachusetts-based roles)
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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