Woven by Toyota · 6 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Behavior (Internship)
Palo Alto, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$30/hr - $55/hrWoven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s transformation into a mobility company, focusing on human-centric innovation. The internship role involves prototyping and testing estimation algorithms for vehicle control, collaborating with experts to enhance performance in challenging driving conditions.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSoftware
Responsibilities
Prototype control/estimation algorithms in Python and/or C++ following software development best practices
Perform literature review across machine learning and control
Apply ML and/or data science to estimation and control, for evaluating robustness or algorithm development
Demonstrate algorithm impact in simulation or ideally on vehicle
Quantify impact on performance through development of metrics and/or test cases
Bring an Innovation mindset, producing patent(s) and/or research paper(s)
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Masters or PhD degree with focus in Controls, Estimation, Robotics, Machine Learning, or related topics
Proficiency in Python for prototype development and PyTorch or similar for model training
Solid understanding of dynamics, control, convex optimization, and machine learning
Experience with data libraries including jupyter, numpy, scipy, pandas, scikit‑learn, matplotlib, etc
Ability to organize information and ideas into clear technical reports/presentations
Passionate about making driving safer
Preferred
Programming experience in C++
Demonstrated deployment of algorithms on a real system: vehicle, robot, or other
Familiarity with robot motion planning methods such as trajectory optimization, sampling‑based planning, or model predictive control
Experience with SQL, BigQuery, or similar tools for managing large datasets
Company
Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota improve the vehicle intelligence software and operation and accelerate the Toyota Mobility Concept.
Founded in 2023
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Technology Officer
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Senior Partnerships Manager
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