Senior Robotics Research Engineer

Toyota Research Institute(1 month ago)

Cambridge, MAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$162,000 - $243,000Robotics Engineering

About this role

This role focuses on advancing general-purpose robotics for real-world environments, with an emphasis on dexterous manipulation and long-horizon behaviors. The engineer will help design and implement novel robotic systems and infrastructure that enable large-scale data-driven learning and foundation models for robots. The position sits within a research-driven organization that values open-source contributions and high-impact publications. Collaboration with cross-functional experts in hardware, software, and AI is central to the work.

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Required Skills

Robotic Systems Design
Software Development
Control Systems
Robot Perception
Motion Planning
Python Programming
C++ Programming
Systems Integration
Electromechanical Systems
Embedded Actuation

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Qualifications

BS in Engineering
6+ Years Industry Experience

About Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is Toyota’s research arm focused on advancing robotics, automated driving, human‑centered AI, energy and materials, and related technologies with the mission of "innovating to improve the human experience." TRI conducts fundamental and applied research to develop prototypes and scalable systems—ranging from automated driving stacks and human‑interactive driving to large behavior models and robotics—and publishes its technical work. The institute collaborates with academic and industry partners, shares findings via publications and a technical blog, and aims to translate research into safer, more useful products and services.