Robotics Machine Learning Engineer - Platforms for Vision Language Action Foundation Models
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California, United States
Posted December 4, 2025
176000 - 264000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is on a mission to improve the quality of human life by developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience.
Job Description
We are looking for a machine learning engineer to develop infrastructure and support researchers in the development of foundation models for robotics at Toyota Research Institute (TRI).
Requirements
- Hardware experience on robots
- Communication protocol experience (ROS, WebSocket, RPC...)
- Strong software engineering skills in Python, PyTorch, and distributed systems.
- Experience with large-scale data handling, including streaming, preprocessing, and storage of video or sensor data.
- A āmake it happenā attitude and comfort with fast prototyping.
- A passion for robotics and development grounded in important fundamental problems.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
- Annual cash bonus structure