# Human Interactive Driving Research Intern, Learning-Based Control for Safe Autonomous Driving at Toyota Research Institute

- Company: Toyota Research Institute
- What the company does: Toyota Ventures is Toyota’s first standalone early-stage venture capital firm.
- Company website: https://toyota.ventures
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Internship
- Location: Los Altos, CA
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
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## About the role

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our team, focusing on cutting-edge research combining machine learning with physical system knowledge and control theory to develop reliable controllers for autonomous vehicles. Potential research areas include designing learning-based control methods that enforce forward invariance, stability, and constraint satisfaction; and incorporating vehicle dynamics and other physical knowledge into learning and control amid challenging driving scenarios. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D. or M.S. student in relevant fields - ML/AI, robotics, computer science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar
- Proficient in scientific Python, Unix, and robotic frameworks (e.g. ROS2.0)
- Knowledge of machine learning, nonlinear system control, and optimal control. Vehicle dynamics knowledge is a plus
- Experience working on joint scientific and engineering projects
- Familiarity with or interest in racing or high-performance driving is a plus

Tags: Internships - Summer 2027

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