Overview

Who we are

Toyota Research & Development is racing toward a new future of mobility with a diverse team to help us enhance and design products to help people move. Headquartered in Michigan, the research hub of America, we offer competitive salaries, amazing benefits, leadership which prioritizes growth and development, and the chance to play a substantial role in our constant pursuit of innovation and advanced technology. Join an inclusive team environment that puts “respect for people” first, with long-term career opportunities within R&D or across Toyota’s enterprise.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s InfoTech Labs Division is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Principal Researcher- Edge Computing.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead research on next-generation edge computing technologies for intelligent connected systems to realize the research outcomes by incorporating the latest technology of machine learning, sensor fusion, simulation, network communication, edge computing, and cloud computing; also to create proposals for future intelligent connected systems.

Reporting to the Director of Intelligent Connected Systems, the person in this role will support the Intelligent Connected Systems (ICS) department's objective to develop and demonstrate the key technologies for future mobility services/platform.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead research and development of next-generation edge computing technologies with POC (proof of concept) prototypes to demonstrate the advantages of the research outcome.

• Define research goals & technology roadmap for edge AI, extended reality, and crowdsourced live map

• Contribute to Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC)

• Conduct simulations and proof-of-concept demonstrations

• Set direction for one or more edge computing research projects

• Direct research of corporate partners, consultants, and co-ops

• Direct external collaborations with universities and industry partners

• Facilitate ICS interaction with other groups

• Prepare and present project reports to executives

• 0-5 hours of overtime a week

• Travel 10%

What you bring

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field

• Relevant work experience (including graduate school, co-ops/internships)

• Strong expertise in edge computing technologies, such as federated learning, reinforcement learning, distributed computing, and resource management

• Track record of patents and high-quality publications

• Experience briefing executives and TMC customers (or equivalent)

• Experience in simulations for transportation (e.g., Matlab, SUMO, Unity3D, AIMSUN)

• Proven experience with AECC workgroups

What you may bring

• Experience of development of proof-of-concept prototypes of research projects

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain complex technical problems to non-technical audience

• Open mindset to explore novel ideas through inter-disciplinary discussions

• Excellent analytical ability and problem-solving skills

• Professional Toyota work experience

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, child care, schools and more

• Flexible spending accounts

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

The expected base pay range for this position is $146,320.00 - $237,770.00 per year.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. 

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question or need assistance with your application?  Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to [email protected]