Hiring: Senior Machine Learning Researcher, Large Behavior Models & Diffusion Policy Company: Toyota Research Institute Location: Los Altos, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:29:45 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, CV, Computer Vision, Linux, Machine Learning, Python About the job Required Skills: •Conduct ambitious research to advance the state-of-the-art in using new capabilities in generative AI (e.g., recent results in diffusion policy [1],[2]) for end-to-end perception, planning, and prediction in automated driving with a focus on computer vision as the primary sensing modality •Research and implement scalable end-to-end architectures that process raw sensor data to generate vehicle trajectories, addressing the challenges of long-tail driving scenarios with low data coverage •Prototype, validate, and iterate model architectures using imitation learning and large-scale data, ensuring robust performance across diverse scenarios •Perform closed-loop evaluations in sensor simulations and real-world testing environments to rigorously assess model performance, stability, and scalability •Explore multi-modal and language-conditioned models to broaden the applicability of end-to-end policies, using external data sources and transfer learning to enhance generalization •Partner cross-functionally with researchers and engineers across TRI, Woven by Toyota, and Toyota’s global ecosystem to accelerate model deployment and evaluation in both controlled environments (closed-course) and public road driving •Take the lead on writing and publishing research results in peer-reviewed venues Qualifications: •A PhD or equivalent experience in a robotics-relevant or embodied-AI field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering •A consistent track record of publishing at high-impact conferences/journals •A consistent track record of independent research •Demonstrated ability to independently formulate and complete a research agenda while collaborating across subject areas •Proficiency in Python and C++ for implementing and evaluating research ideas •Please add a link to Google Scholar and include a full list of publications when submitting your CV for this position. •To inform you of the categories of personal information that we collect from individuals who inquire about and/or apply to work for Toyota Research Institute, Inc. or its subsidiaries, including Toyota A.I. Ventures GP, L.P., and the purposes for which we use such personal information. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!