ML Research Engineer, Digital Twin Platform (Internship)

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.
MAKE A BIG IMPACT TOGETHER Are you ready to make a difference towards mobility for all? Woven by Toyota internships may be the place for you. In this internship program, you will participate in one meaningful project that impacts our future key results, and work with our colleagues as one team. Our world-class engineers will be your mentors, supporting you in order to provide you with a fruitful experience. We look forward to hearing from engineering students who have a strong passion to make people’s lives better and happier, and to create products that innovate the world through technology!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS・Currently pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree with an expected graduation through to the end of March 2027 ※Must be in school until the end of internship program・Must be available for a 3-month on-site internship in 2025・Have no more than 24 months of professional full-time work experience in the technology field (excluding internships, research and/or teaching assistant roles, and military experience)・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan) who require visa support must meet one of the following requirements:　　・The internship program is part of your education and essential for your graduation　　・This internship allows you to receive some credit(s) for your education program　　・Have Bachelor degree at the time of application
WORKING CONDITIONS・Start Date: June 1, 2025,  August 1, 2025・Internship Duration: 3 months ・Expected work hours: 5 days (40 hours/week), depending on visa and class scheduling, some flexibility for shorter hours may be available・Salary Type: Hourly wage・Work Location: Nihombashi (Head office)・Others: 　　・The program is expected to be onsite　　・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan): Air tickets, visa support, and temporary housing will be provided　　・Local Students (Outside of Tokyo): Temporarily housing will be provided
FINAL APPLICATION DUEStart date: June 1, 2025・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan): January 19, 2025 JST 23:59・Local Students (Including non-Japanese Based in Japan): March 23, 2025 JST 23:59
Start date: August 1, 2025・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan): February 21, 2025 JST 23:59・Local Students (Including non-Japanese based in Japan): May 18, 2025 JST 23:59
※Please note that the position may be closed prior to the final application due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
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TEAMOur team is responsible for developing a digital twin platform as part of the Woven City project. Woven City serves as a test course for creating future mobility which will become the norm in the future—a place where we collaborate with inventors from around the world to shape the future of mobility.
Our Digital Twin platform is being developed as a digital counterpart to physical Woven City. By enabling extensive experimentation in the digital realm, we aim to accelerate the development of new mobility solutions. Moreover, the potential applications of digital twin technology extend far beyond digital test courses, and we are particularly focused on its deployment in domains such as manufacturing and logistics.
The members of our team bring a rich diversity of backgrounds, including individuals from Toyota and with international work experiences. The team integrates functions spanning business, product management, engineering, and customer engineering, allowing us to rapidly validate hypotheses and drive our initiatives.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a real impact on society through their expertise in machine learning. Our team brings together business, product management, engineering, and customer engineering functions, enabling us to directly address our clients’ challenges in a collaborative and impactful way. To accelerate value delivery, we are actively enhancing our data-driven approach, ensuring our solutions are both innovative and effective. If you are excited about applying machine learning technologies to solve real-world problems, we invite you to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on one or more of the following topics  1) AI-based agent modeling  2) AI-assisted logic generation 3) Real scene digitization as input for simulation 
• Survey and evaluation of state-of-the-art technologies in related field
• Have regular updates session and discussion with team members  and present achievements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a Master or PhD degree in computer science, machine learning, or a similar major
• Research or experience in generative AI, video understanding, NLP, RL, Graphical models (e.g. GNN), or related subjects
• Experience in software development with Python using ML framework (e.g. pytorch, keras, etc.)
• Strong communication skills in English

NICE TO HAVES

• Journal or conference publications in related fields
• Knowledge or proficiency in digital twin technologies
• Experience with modern development tools and cloud-based environments (git, Docker, Kubeflow, AWS, etc.)

=========================================================================Important Points・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
INTERNSHIP STRUCTURED WITH YOUR GROWTH IN YOUR MIND・Meaningful Projects that contribute toward your team’s goals and have an impact on our success・Committed Mentors aligned for each intern for guidance and managers to support you throughout the internship・Structured Midpoint Evaluations that share real feedback on how you are growing both technically and professionally・Professional Development and Fun Events to ensure you are learning and enjoying the summer・Final Project Presentations that showcase your excellent work to our Woven by Toyota community・Our interns enjoy many benefits, perks, and housing assistance for the duration of the internship・As your internship wraps up, you will be considered for a return offer as a full time employee, to start when you graduate
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