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 Software Engineering Platform Team's mission is to simplify software development and increase developer agility by creating tools and processes which enable novel uses of vehicles without compromising safety.
Arene Professional Services is a sub-team of Software Engineering Platform and exists to transform jobs, train organizations, customize software products, develop a customer helpdesk function, and prepare others for software implementation. You will report to the Head of Professional Services and the role is hybrid - 3 days in office per week.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We believe diversity drives the innovation and invention that are the lifeblood of our business solutions. Therefore, we welcome an array of diverse individuals to work as part of the vehicle application development team; accelerated through the use of the Arene platform and toolchain.
You will partner with Arene teams and external development teams from Toyota and other manufacturers, working across all products and features for the purpose of validating and demonstrating all components of the vehicle; from drive systems to infotainment, applications for instrumentation of key platform metrics, and applications to evangelize the merits of the Arene platform.
You will build applications for the purpose of understanding the Arene ecosystem, to better support Arene customers in solving their development problems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Development and testing of Arene applications which push the boundaries of the platform using the full Arene toolchain
- Define and follow best practices for Arene application development
- Build strong partnerships with Arene teams and adapt to changes as the platform evolves
- Use, evaluate, and give feedback on tools and platforms built by Arene teams
- Train and work closely with customers to deliver next-generation vehicle applications for production vehicles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Native level or near-native level proficiency in verbal and written Japanese
- At least 3-5 years experience in software development in C/C++
- Experience in embedded software in robotics or automotive
- Creativity and willingness to work on things outside their comfort zone
- Experience working directly with customers
NICE TO HAVES:
- Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English
- Experience with software integration and testing
- Experience working in agile/scrum environment
- Experience in working with Japanese automotive OEMs
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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.