Human-Centered AI Research Engineer Intern – XR Interaction Design
| Company | Toyota Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
| Salary | $45 – $65 |
| Type | Internship |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Internship |
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an MS or PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
- Proficiency in C# and Unity
- Demonstrated strong experience in building XR applications in Unity
- Familiarity with 3D graphics and rendering, including 3D geometry and linear algebra fundamentals
- Able to work independently and use critical thinking to solve complex problems
- Passionate about innovation in XR and its ability to empower people
Responsibilities
- Define project scope and agree on project direction with your mentor
- Conduct research and engineering on novel XR applications or interactions
- Ideate, design, and build proofs of concept XR systems
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers from other HCAI departments to evaluate the potential of developed solutions
- Document code and findings, and present results to the team and potential collaborators
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in XR and related fields
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior research experience in XR, HCI, or other related areas
- Experience developing for the Apple Vision Pro
- Experience with machine learning and generative models
- Comfortable creating or modifying your own 2D and 3D assets