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Analyst

Toyota Research Institute

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 89000 - 120000

Posted: 24 April 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Founded in 2017 Toyota Ventures is a San Francisco Bay Area-based venture capital firm with $800M AUM that invests in early-stage startups around the world in deep tech and climate solutions. We are on a mission to discover whats next for Toyota by helping startups bring groundbreaking technologies and business models to market quickly. Weve invested in over 100 companies to date including AM Batteries Apex Space Axiom Math Bipi (acquired) Blackmore (acquired) Efficient Computer e-Zinc Intuition Robotics Joby Aviation (NYSE: Joby) Natura Resources Pickle Robot and Stoke Space.

Our firm is growing and we are looking for an analyst for the Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund(s) to help source and screen innovative companies in areas like AI advanced materials automation and robotics and space tech. Along with a degree in a relevant field we are seeking someone with a strong understanding of deep tech. The role also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills an understanding of industry trends and a knack for spotting the early stage startups that are defining those trends.

Our team values diversity acting with integrity being humble but bold and keeping it weird. If this sounds like a good fit and youre passionate about finding and funding innovative companies we look forward to hearing from you!

This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area (we have offices in both San Francisco and Los Altos CA) but remote work within other U.S. cities is possible.

Responsibilities

Network and take part in industry and VC events organizations
Help generate deal-flow and source high-potential target companies
Meet with and evaluate companies to make recommendations on investing
Perform research for due diligence competitive analyses and industry deep dives
Draft investment memos for the Investment Committee
Analyze latest industry trends and assist with market research briefings

Qualifications

1 year of work experience in related role preferred
Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or relevant field
High level of integrity and professionalism with ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Excel and Google Suite and the ability to quickly learn and master new software applications
Comfortable with ambiguity and risk
Ability to work collaboratively with team members
Passion for learning about new technologies and understanding their business potential

The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between $89000 and $120000/year for California-based roles; however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Note that TRI offers a generous benefits package (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) and an annual cash bonus structure. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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TRI is fueled by a diverse and inclusive community of people with unique backgrounds education and life experiences. We are dedicated to fostering an innovative and collaborative environment by living the values that are an essential part of our culture. We believe diversity makes us stronger and are proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all without regard to an applicants race color creed gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability medical condition religion marital status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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