Algorithm Engineer, Energy Aggregation System

Tokyo
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.

TEAM
The Toyota Woven City is a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells and several energy storage devices to be built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. It is envisioned as a 'living laboratory' and 'ever-evolving,' incorporating various types of cutting edge technologies. At the same time, it is also 'human-centric,' that is, it is expected to keep people safe and comfortable.

Our team will develop innovative services that are essential to the city. As a first party developer, we will also build a foundation upon which third party partners can participate. Therefore, we are responsible for not just the applications but also the core software and capabilities.

Our team consists of many highly experienced members with international work experience. We strive to be open minded as we create a new culture with members from various backgrounds and nationalities. Our global team works closely with the Toyota Motor Corporation and the Toyota Research Institute in North America to develop our technologies and products.

We are seeking talented people to join us as we take on new challenges to create new products and services for the Toyota Woven City.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for engineers with a passion about developing and operating the city scale CO2 free electric power aggregation system used in daily life in Woven City. With hands-on experiences and deep knowledge about software development, you are expected to define requirements, design and develop the algorithm for the energy aggregation system which will be used and support daily life in Woven City and business feasibility studies. You are also expected to work closely with specialists from various disciplines.

You will report to the development manager as a development team leader, and the work style is hybrid (office and remote).

私たちは、ウーブンシティの日常生活で使われる都市レベルの規模のCO2フリー電力のエネルギーアグリゲーションシステムの開発と運用について、情熱を持ったエンジニアを募集しています。実務経験とソフトウェア開発に関する深い知識を持って、エネルギーアグリゲーションシステムのアルゴリズムの要件定義や設計・開発を行い、ウーブンシティの日常生活やビジネスフィージビリティスタディをサポートすることが期待されています。また、様々な分野のスペシャリストと密接に連携することも期待されています。

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Create DevOps roadmap and documentation plan for prediction functions, optimization functions or hardware control functions
    • Lead the DevOps process of the prediction functions, optimization functions or hardware control functions of the energy aggregation system
    • Make technical decisions in building multivariate models integrated with mathematical, statistical, physical, machine learning, AI models or control transfer function
    • Define appropriate algorithms and methodologies for maintainable and scalable coding
    • Build methodologies for collaboration with cross-functional teams, various service project owners and third parties
    • 予測もしくは運用最適化の機能について開発から運用までのロードマップや文書整備計画を策定する
    • エネルギーアグリゲーションにおける予測機能もしくは運用最適化機能の開発から運用までのプロセス全般を主導する
    • 数学、統計、物理、機械学習、AIなどを活用した多変量数理モデルの構築において技術的な判断をする
    • 保守性や拡張性を考慮したアルゴリズムやコーディングの方法論を定める
    • クロスファンクショナルチームや様々なサービスプロジェクト担当者やサードパーティとの連携の手段を構築する

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
    • 5+ years of experience in building multivariate models and data pipelines for prediction, optimization or hardware control by Python
    • Capability of algorithm design, Implementation, evaluation, tuning and reporting
    • Experience and skills in writing publications about electrical or thermal energy systems
    • Proficiency in business level English skill and a passion to develop Japanese conversation skill
    • データサイエンス、コンピュータサイエンス、機械工学、電気工学もしくはそれらに関連する技術領域や経験を持つ学士
    • Pythonを用いた予測機能や計画最適化機能構築経験5年以上
    • アルゴリズムの設計、実装、評価、チューニング、レポーティング能力
    • エネルギーシステムに関する著作物作成の経験やスキル
    • ビジネスレベルの英語スキルがあり、日本語の日常会話のスキル

NICE TO HAVES:

    • Master's degree in data science, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
    • Experience in processes from software requirement definition to operations
    • Experience in the software product development for the energy management system, electric power system, HVAC system or prediction systems (weather, traffic, logistics, stock trading, etc.)
    • Experience and skills in API design
    • Experience and knowledge in the quality control process such as ISO 9000 family
    • Proficiency in business level Japanese
    • データサイエンス、コンピュータサイエンス、機械工学、電気工学もしくはそれらに関連する技術領域や経験を持つ修士
    • ソフトウェアの要件定義から運用までのプロセスの経験
    • エネルギーマネジメントシステム、電力システム、HVAC、予測システム(気象、交通、輸送、株取引など)のソフトウェア開発の経験
    • API設計の経験とスキル
    • ISO9000シリーズのような品質管理プロセスの経験やスキル
    • ビジネスレベルの日本語
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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・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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