IT Systems Specialist

Posted:
7/6/2026, 9:29:07 AM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Pay:
$90k–$136k/yr

At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team advancing the state of the art in AI, robotics, driving, and material sciences.


The Team

TRI's Information Technology team enables a world-class research organization to move fast without friction. We support 300+ researchers and engineers across multiple locations, managing everything from endpoint deployments and identity systems to collaboration platforms and conference room AV, all in service of keeping scientists and engineers focused on their work, not their tools.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an IT Systems Specialist to provide hands-on technical support at our Cambridge, MA location. This is a frontline role: you will be the face of IT for researchers, engineers, and staff, resolving issues, deploying hardware, managing user lifecycles, and ensuring our Cambridge office runs smoothly. You'll support a highly technical workforce that relies on specialized hardware (GPU workstations, multi-monitor setups) and a modern SaaS stack.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical users, and takes ownership of problems through resolution. You balance reactive support with proactive improvements: maintaining documentation, streamlining processes, and identifying recurring issues before they become patterns.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $136,400/year for Massachusetts-based roles. Base pay offered will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and market location. TRI offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave), and an annual cash bonus structure. Additional details regarding 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 applicant’s 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.
 
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Toyota Research Institute

Website: https://www.tri.global/

Headquarter Location: Palo Alto, California, United States

Employee Count: 101-250

Year Founded: 2016

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Artificial Intelligence (AI) ⋅ Automotive ⋅ Consumer Research ⋅ Machine Learning ⋅ Product Research

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas