Software Engineer, Technologies & Standards
Tokyo
Product & Technology – Arene /
Employee /
On-site
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
The Technologies & Standards team is a small team that is responsible for advanced technologies, open source software, standards, and information sharing across Toyota Group and the broader industry. It is a conduit to enrich Woven by Toyota's technology culture, with the objective of supporting Toyota's transformation into a software-first mobility company.
You will report to the Head of the Technologies & Standards team. This role's workplace is either fully remote from the US, or hybrid from Japan, working in the office at least 3 days per week.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a technical expert for modern software development in C++. One who is able to understand how older codebases can be incrementally evolved into modern ones, while also advancing the state of the art in modern software development. Of particular importance is the ability to manage large codebases with many users, and the code's careful evolution over many years of continued improvement. This role targets safety-critical systems, but experience in this environment is not a prerequisite.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Involvement in the broader technology ecosystem, with a focus on safety-critical and system software, to understand and influence the ongoing evolution of these fields;
- Work with internal teams developing the vehicle software platforms, and users of this vehicle software, to identify areas where improvement can be achieved through technological advances;
- Prototype new technological solutions, prototypes their adoption, and measure improvements;
- Work with internal teams to deploy these solutions;
- Work with architects to align ongoing feature work with potential future technological advances;
- Participate in hiring and up-skilling a team of technical experts;
- Promote the creation of an inclusive and emotionally-safe world class engineering culture.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluency in English;
- Excellent customer and partners management skills;
- 15 years+ of experience with modern low-level software development, ideally in C++;
- Experience working in multicultural teams and openness to multiple cultures;
- Excellent knowledge of modern software development practices;
- Experienced engineering practitioner in a commercial products context;
- Experience deploying modern software at scale;
- Mindset for ownership, growth, and a bias for progress;
NICE TO HAVES:
- Contribute to open source projects;
- Contribution to international standards;
- Publications in academic research;
- Presentations at international conferences;
- Proficiency Japanese;
- Experience writing Rust, production level code
- Automotive Industry or other safety-critical engineering;
- Security-conscious software design and implementation.
- Video Games, Simulation, or High Performance Computing.
If you are located outside of Japan we will set up an interview over Google Hangout Meet.
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.
