Open-Source Software Lead
Tokyo
Product & Technology – Arene /
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.
TEAM
Team members of the Chief Architect Office are expected to exemplify what it means to be a highly-effective cross-functional individual contributor. They are expected to be the go-to people for their area of specialization by having built respect and trust within Woven. Team members' work is expected to have multiplicative effects on the work of other teams within Arene, while cutting across organizational boundaries and ensuring that Woven delivers the right thing, with high quality, on time, at the right cost. You will report to the Director of Chief Architect Office. This role is onsite.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a technical expert in responsible open source software corporate contributions, particularly in the systems software space. Woven Planet and Toyota Group use open source extensively and want to support relevant projects, continue open-sourcing its own projects, use open source software correctly, and contribute to open source.
WHAT DO WE OFFER
We offer a stimulating and cooperative team environment, where writing quality software that doesn't compromise safety is our main priority. We use modern development processes and tools, use and improve existing standards, in an industry that's keen to change. Our communication language is English, but we are primarily located in the exciting international metropolis of Tokyo. Our values harmonize the best of "Silicon Valley Innovation" and Toyota Craftsmanship. Relocation support is available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define a strategy around open source software contributions for the development platform, and the onboard vehicle components;
- Determine when open sourcing internal codebases would be relevant;
- Support the engineering team's open source contributions, particularly helping them be productive contributors;
- Work with the architecture team to align open source software with the development platform, as well as the onboard vehicle components;
- Frequently synchronize with suppliers and OEMs to ensure that open source software usage is aligned and meets their individual goals of safety, quality, time-to-market, and cost reduction;
- Consult with internal service organization to help suppliers and OEMs adopt open source software, contribute to it, and update it frequently;
- Participate in various open source communities and relevant standards bodies to advance company objectives, while respecting the needs of stakeholders in other communities;
- Participate in hiring and up-skilling a team of technical experts;
- Enable the creation of an emotionally-safe world class engineering culture.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluent in English;
- Excellent customer and partners management skills;
- Experience contributing to systems software open source projects;
- A Leader who understands human beings, identify their strengths and their weaknesses while supporting their growth;
- A leader who can enable a safety culture in which, no compromise can be made on safety and on security;
- Experience working in multicultural teams and openness to various cultures;
- Very good knowledge of modern software development practices;
- Mindset for ownership, growth, and a bias for progress;
NICE TO HAVES:
- Excellent knowledge of engineering best practices in a safety environment;
- Extensive experience with modern software development, particularly for C and C++;
- Experienced engineering practitioner in a commercial products context;
- Having held leadership positions in open source projects;
- Participating in standards bodies;
- Proficiency in Japanese;
- Knowledge of quality management systems;
- Automotive Industry engineering;
- Security-conscious software design and implementation;
- Familiarity with the ISO 26262, SOTIF, or other standards for functional safety.
If you are 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)
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Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・We pledge that any information we receive from you will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.
