Senior Robotics Research Engineer
Toyota Research Institute
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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About Toyota Research Institute
tri.globalToyota 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.
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About Toyota Research Institute
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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