Team Lead, Arene OS, Vehicle SDK

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

Arene’s goal is to open vehicle programming to everyone by simplifying vehicle software development and increasing deployment frequency without compromising safety and security. Arene Software Platform Team's goal is to design and build the next generation in-vehicle platform that can host applications ranging from automated driving to in-cabin experiences.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a team lead, who can inspire and direct a strong team of vehicle software developers to join this global development effort. We value team-oriented people, who thrive in challenging and complex environments and who are passionate about transforming the way automotive software is created.

You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Arene Vehicle SDK team, and the role is hybrid - at least 3 days in office per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

・Act as a mentor figure, engaging and growing people

・Take care of administrative tasks and HR processes, such as goal setting and evaluation, application of corporate policies, etc.

・Closely interface with the broader Arene leadership team to align technical and product activities and delivery milestones

・Lead continuous improvement of the team

・Provide technical leadership and technical guidance to the team

・Provide hands-on support when needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

・3+ years experience leading a team in the software engineering or automotive domain, with 8+ years of total experience

・An empathic leader capable of understanding human beings, identifying their strengths and their weaknesses

・Experience working in multicultural teams and openness to various cultures

・Excellent technical abilities, capable to quickly understand complex technical situations that usually involve people, processes and product

・Experience in producing code in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages

・Strong English ability and people engagement skills

NICE TO HAVES

Experience with the following practices, technologies and tools is valued, but not strictly required. We focus on growing as a team and will help each other learn these skills.

・Experience in a safety-critical domain, such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc. is a strong plus

・Experience in delivering automotive software

・Bilingual English and Japanese ability

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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.