About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.
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TEAM
The Map Delivery Platform team in Tokyo, Japan, is a culturally diverse team working on cutting-edge software on Cloud and Embedded to develop next-gen Automotive technology. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining mapping tools that are used for accelerating our map related initiatives. By providing reliable and user-friendly toolings, we empower stakeholders to effortlessly visualize and analyze geospatial data in a variety of formats.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking a highly skilled backend engineer with a strong background in geospatial technologies who is passionate about creating user-friendly platforms for data visualization and analysis. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop efficient, secure, and scalable solutions that enhance overall efficiencies handling geo spatial data. Your contributions should accelerate the development of AD/ADAS applications, driving the achievement of the department's strategic goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for geospatial data processing and visualization, utilizing Python, Django, and modern cloud technologies (40% of time)
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, write comprehensive test suites using frameworks such as Pytest, and ensure code quality through Test-Driven Development practices (20% of time)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various mapping technologies and optimize data processing workflows using tools like Geoserver and GeoNode (20% of time)
- Participate in code reviews and discussions on best practices for geospatial application development (10% of time)
- Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to improve the platform's performance and capabilities (10% of time)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience in modern programming languages in the backend, such as Rust, Go, or Python
- Experience in planning and applying new engineering practices to improve an engineering team's efficiency and quality of work
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS and managing the infrastructure with IaC like Terraform.
- Basic security knowledge includes authentication, encryption, and network security protocols
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science or related fields
- Working proficiency in English
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience in the geospatial or mapping domain
- Experience building commercial-grade web services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Japanese language skills
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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・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 Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
Top Skills
What We Do
Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.
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