Tech Lead, Facility Service System

Tokyo / Nagoya, Aichi
Woven City – Test Course Systems /
Employee /
Hybrid
Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society. 

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

THE TEAM
Toyota's Woven City is a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells to be built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. It is envisioned as a 'living laboratory' and 'ever evolving', incorporating a diversity of cutting edge technologies. It will be the world's most programmable city. At the same time, it is also 'human-centric', serving the needs of its citizens and keeping people safe, comfortable and happy.
Our mission is to develop innovative services and products, including essential access control systems for Woven City. We are dedicated to developing state-of-the-art systems that integrate IoT, identity, authorization, and security features, among others, to ensure seamless and secure operations. Specifically, our access control team is responsible for managing physical devices attached to gates and doors, in addition to the cloud-based backend system of access control.
For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/
 
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are hiring Senior Engineers for an individual contributor and team lead role based in Tokyo. This role reports to either the Access Control System Product Owner or the Facility Service System Function Lead, with a focus on enhancing our access control system. 
We are seeking highly motivated, energetic, and exceptional engineers to join our team. In this role, you are expected to apply your expertise in software development, cloud-based platforms, IoT, along with your knowledge of authentication and authorization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Lead a team of software and hardware engineers, providing mentorship and guidance while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.
    • Collaborate with other engineers to define requirements, design software architecture, engage in coding, and conduct testing.
    • Collaborate with diverse teams, including city platform, operations, and security, to ensure safe and comprehensive implementation of requirements.
    • Implement systems and enhance the technical skills of team members through active contributions and mentorship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 10+ years of experience with software development and 3 years of experience as a technical lead.
    • Proficiency in one or more of the programming language, such as Go, Java, Python, C# or JavaScript. 
    • Strong understanding of authentication methods such as NFC, QR codes, facial recognition, and authorization methods such as OAuth 2.0 and FIDO.
    • Strong experience in backend development, especially in deploying cloud-based applications in containerized environments like Kubernetes, and solid skills in developing event-driven web systems with a focus on microservices and distributed architectures. 
    • Experience in front-end development in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and strong understanding of popular frameworks such as React.
    • Good communication, a proactive mindset, and strong problem-identification and solving skills.
    • Business level proficiency in both Japanese and English languages.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience in developing systems that connect with IoT devices in domains such as Access Control or Smart Home.
    • Familiarity with network level security experience such as SSL/TLS certificate.
    • Experience and knowledge of TCP/UDP for communication, data collection, and device control, RTP for image/sound data streaming.
If you are currently located outside of Japan we will set up an interview over Google Hangout Meet or Skype.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

By submitting your application you agree to the following terms: https://woven.toyota/en/applicant-privacy-notice

Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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