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 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 exists to to be practitioners of Arene Tools and Processes and to use this experience to help transform jobs, train organizations, customize software products, develop a customer helpdesk function, and prepare others for software implementation. The role is hybrid - 3 days in office or customer 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 be working directly with the Head of Professional Services to come up with and align on business strategy and business development. You will help to grow and hands-on manage the team of Solutions Engineers and will partner directly with development teams from Toyota and other manufacturers, to provide consultation to Vehicle Software Developers in how to use the Arene tools, and to join the customer development teams to implement solutions to customer problems using the Arene tools and SDKs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of next-generation mobility application developers
- Defining the team's strategy and goals with the Head of Professional Services
- Mentor and grow competencies within the team, creating "practitioners" of Arene Tools and Process
- Create onboarding plans for customers/users of Arene and execution plans
- Build strong partnerships with Arene teams and adapt to changes as the platform evolves
- Build strong partnerships and establish trust with our customer/users
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting customers in automotive, software or related industries
- At least 5 years experience delivering software solutions to customers
- Experience leading a team of software and/or customer engineering team
- Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English & Japanese
- Excellent people and engagement skills
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience with functional safety (ISO26262)
- Experience with software integration and testing
- Experience working in agile/scrum environment
- Experience in working with Japanese automotive OEMs
All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
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)
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.
