Robotics Intern, Dynamics and Simulation

Toyota Research Institute

Nov 28, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Software Engineering
San Francisco

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; advanced degree, physics and engineering background a plus.
Experience developing numerical methods and scientific software including physics-based simulation.
Solid grasp in at least some of linear algebra, differential equations, partial differential equations, nonlinear equations, geometry, and related numerical methods.
Excellent software development skills, preferably in C++ and/or Python.
Strong understanding of scientific software accuracy and performance issues and tradeoffs.
Bonus – deep knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following: hybrid systems, multibody dynamics, numerical integration, discrete and differential computational geometry, contact mechanics, differential-algebraic equations, high performance computing, GPU programming.
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Responsibilities

During this internship you will collaborate with other software engineers and research scientists to develop physically-accurate, reliable, and fast models and algorithms that are relevant to the simulation and robotics community.
Every day, you will work towards solving difficult modeling, mathematical, and implementation problems with a focus on accuracy of simulation results, and reliability and performance of software. Your challenge will be to distill physical and mathematical phenomena into the clearest possible software model, and make it work! The final goal is to publish in a scientific journal and to implement new capabilities in our open source software, Drake.

Toyota Research Institute

Improving the quality of human life through advances in energy and materials research, robotics, and AI.

Technology

Industry

201-500

Employees

2016

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re working to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move, engage, and explore with a focus on reducing vehicle collisions, injuries, and fatalities. Join us in our mission to improve the quality of human life through advances in artificial intelligence, automated driving, robotics, and materials science. We’re dedicated to building a world of “mobility for all” where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can live in harmony with technology to enjoy a better life. Through innovations in AI, we’ll… -Develop vehicles incapable of causing a crash, regardless of the actions of the driver. -Develop technology for vehicles and robots to help people enjoy new levels of independence, access, and mobility. -Bring advanced mobility technology to market faster. - Discover new materials that will make batteries and hydrogen fuel cells smaller, lighter, less expensive and more powerful. Our work is guided by a dedication to safety – in how we research, develop, and validate the performance of vehicle technology to benefit society. As a subsidiary of Toyota, TRI is fueled by a diverse and inclusive community of people who carry invaluable leadership, experience, and ideas from industry-leading companies. Over half of our technical team carries PhD degrees. We’re continually searching for the world’s best talent ‒ people who are ready to define the new world of mobility with us! We strive to build a company that helps our people thrive, achieve work-life balance, and bring their best selves to work. At TRI, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds ‒ a fun start-up environment with brilliant people who enjoy solving tough problems and the financial backing to successfully achieve our goals. Come work with TRI if you’re interested in transforming mobility through designing safer cars, enabling the elderly to age in place, or designing alternative fuel sources. Start your impossible with us.