Staff Robot Software, Large Behavior Models
Toyota Research InstituteCambridge, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted August 20, 2025
$240k - $360k
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Job Description
This role involves architecting and developing the next-generation software systems for general-purpose humanoid robots, focusing on machine learning, robotics software, and system design to enable robots to perform a wide variety of tasks 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 functionality and reliability
- Design and debug complex robotic systems and software components
- Mentor and lead engineering team members to maintain technical excellence
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.
- Strong background in robotics software development, including experience with large-scale datasets of physical interaction and machine learning techniques to learn general-purpose robot behaviors.
- Demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in developing robotic capabilities for operating reliably in messy, unstructured environments.
- Experience in developing or working with open source robotics software, such as Drake or similar frameworks.
- Ability to lead the design, debugging, and implementation of complex robotic systems and software components.
- Educational background or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience in building scalable robotic systems capable of performing general mobile manipulation tasks in human-like ways and at human-like speeds.
- Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
- Willingness to participate in a highly technical, innovative environment focused on creating general-purpose AI-driven robots.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range between 240,000 and 360,000 per year
Generous benefits package including 401(k) eligibility
Paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Annual cash bonus structure
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