The 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from May 18, 2026, through August 7, 2026. Candidates must be available to start on May 18 and participate through the duration of the program.
Who Are We?
The Toro Company (TTC) has delivered market-leading, innovative products and outstanding customer care for more than 100 years. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, TTC is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.
Our company designs and manufactures turf maintenance equipment; turf irrigation systems; landscape and lighting products; snow and ice management solutions; agricultural irrigation systems; rental, specialty and underground construction equipment; and residential turf and snow equipment. We market and sell TTC products worldwide through a network of distributors, dealers, mass retailers, hardware retailers, equipment rental center and home centers—as well as online direct to end users. The Center for Technology Research and Innovation (CTRI) is at the forefront of moving Toro into a new generation of autonomous operations. This specific position is a part of the CTRI division, and the candidate will assist in a number of areas including autonomous ground vehicle navigation, computer vision, including visual odometry and segmentation, simulation, and real-time software development.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
Assist engineers in development of detailed simulation environments, computer vision, real-time embedded software, and working prototypes for autonomous applications
Perform engineering analysis on visual odometry, object detection/recognition, and segmentation.
Work with embedded hardware and software to create prototypes for evaluation.
Review research literature and develop solutions to applicable problems
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
Senior or Master’s level in robotics, computer science, aerospace, mechanical, or other degrees with background in autonomous vehicles, perception solutions, navigation, and sensor fusion.
Experience with computer vision, including object detection and recognition, and image segmentation
Experience with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Python, Linux and Windows
Familiarity with simulation environments: ex. Isaac Sim, Unity, UnReal Engine
Familiarity with Kalman Filters (EKF, UKF), particle filters, factor graph filter, etc
Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Strong problem-solving skills
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our interns know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive pay- The Toro Company offers interns a variety of perks, including:
· Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
· Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide interns 8 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
· Summer Hours *Based on Location* – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at certain locations are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
· Competitive Pay – anticipated pay $22.00-$33.00 per hour.
The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.