Toyota Research Institute
Human Interactive Driving Intern, Platform Research Systems Integration
Los Altos, CA · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
About the job
Design and integrate AI-enabled monitoring systems and hardware/software platforms for research vehicles, including deploying models on in-vehicle edge computers.
What you'll do
- Design and integrate an AI monitoring system for custom vehicle platforms, combining modalities such as audio and video with CAN data.
- Deploy and run monitoring and AI models on in-vehicle edge computers; assist with hardware and software integration.
- Document integration processes and outcomes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve integration methods.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python, including NumPy, pandas, and writing tested code.
- Experience with embedded Linux and edge AI hardware; NVIDIA Jetson experience is ideal.
- Familiarity with C++, MATLAB/SIMULINK, or Network (Ethernet/CAN).
Nice to have
- Experience working with CAD.
- Coursework or project experience in machine learning or LLMs; edge inference optimization; ROS; or safety-critical system design.
Pay
$45 and $65/hour (USD), base pay
Tools
Python, NumPy, pandas, embedded Linux, NVIDIA Jetson, JetPack, CUDA, TensorRT/ONNX Runtime
AI focus
Integrate an AI monitoring system for custom vehicle platforms; explore audio and video alongside CAN data, and deploy and run AI models on in-vehicle edge computers.
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