TRI Internship Program | Toyota Research Institute

Interns join multidisciplinary teams to tackle real-world research challenges, working closely with a dedicated mentor and collaborating with leading scientists and engineers in the field.

If you’re driven to push the boundaries of technologies that benefit society, TRI is where you can start turning bold ideas into reality.

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A 4-day workweek, with every Friday off (Yes. Every. Friday.)
Paid company holidays and sick time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Office amenities (catered lunch, micro-kitchens with snacks and coffee, free parking)
Company lunch events
Work travel insurance
Transportation allowance (weekly allowance of $100, which will be paid bi-weekly)
Relocation stipend
Summer interns will have organized activities to connect as a cohort and with TRI researchers
- Past events include: picnics, ask-me-anything with Gill Pratt (CEO of TRI), rock climbing, yoga, and more!

Interview Process

Step One: Application

Applications typically open up in the Fall for the following Summer’s internship program.
Most Summer positions are filled by the Spring of the following year.
The standard length of our summer internships is 12 weeks.

Step Two: Interview

TRI will notify you of your application status either way (whether it’s a rejection or you proceed to the next step).
The first interview is typically with the Mentor assigned to this opening.
Oftentimes, there will be 1-2 more interviews with team members to dig deeper into your skills, interests, and experience.
For some Summer Internships, the hiring team may ask you to put together a proposal for what you’d ideally like to work on over the summer.

Step Three: Offer

Should we proceed, your recruiter will call you to go over TRI’s job offer.
- Our offers are standardized based on office location, degree level, and relocation status.
Summer interns start between May and July.
Upon acceptance of the internship offer, your recruiter will connect you via email with your Mentor & Hiring Manager.
While TRI does not offer formal summer housing options, your recruiter will share a location-specific Relocation Guide and an opt-in contact sheet where you can connect with other incoming interns.

Step Four: Onboarding

Your recruiter will introduce you to our HR Onboarding team, who will assist you with all remaining onboarding tasks, including your background check process and orientation schedule.
If needed, a member of our HR team will reach out regarding your employment visa process.

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