Engineering Manager (Online Services)

Woven-Planet-2 in Tokyo

Woven by Toyota is building mobility for a safer, happier and more sustainable world. A subsidiary of Toyota, Woven by Toyota develops and invests in new technologies, software, and business models that transform how we live, work and move. With a focus on software-defined vehicles, automated driving, data-driven intelligence, security, mobility services, embedded platforms, AI, and more, we build on Toyota's legacy of trust and safety to deliver mobility solutions for all.

For nearly a century, Toyota has been delivering products and services that improve lives. Its earliest offerings, which automated the simple manual task of weaving, have evolved into the safe, reliable, connected automobiles we enjoy and depend on today. Woven by Toyota is an integral part of Toyota’s vision for the next 100 years—a world where mobility is easier, safer and more enjoyable for more people.

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship and operational excellence. These complementary strengths enable us to develop and deliver cutting-edge technology at scale—optimizing for safety, advancing clean energy and elevating well-being.  We envision a human-centered future where world-class technology solutions expand global access to mobility, amplify the capabilities of drivers, and empower humanity to thrive.

TEAM
The Online Services team owns Arene’s cloud-based offerings, from low level infrastructure to top level services as products. For external Arene consumers, we provide a unified portal as a one-stop-shop for accessing all customer-facing products. For first-party partners, we develop the protocols and tooling for integrating workflows and user experiences. For internal developers, we manage the technical infrastructure for supporting the Arene ecosystem and operations. We integrate tightly with partner teams and collaborate on cross-domain features. We embrace challenges and drive innovations from scratch to delight our customers.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The Online Services team has two major ownership areas - Frontend and Backend. As a member of the Online Services team, you will be exposed to a wide range of technologies, such as web-based micro-services, over-the-air (OTA) software update strategies, and custom UI component libraries. You will be innovating on solutions from the ground up to realize rapidly evolving business scenarios. Ultimately, you will be a key contributor in the company’s vision in evolving “transportation” into “mobility”, harmonizing the best of "Silicon Valley innovation" and "Toyota craftsmanship". If you enjoy pioneering technologies, and working with a team as passionate as yourself, this is your place!

If you are currently located outside of Japan we will set an interview over Google Hangout Meet or Skype.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on skills and 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 the company
・Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
Employee Benefits
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

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Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・We pledge that any information we receive from candidates will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.
    • You will partner with stakeholders to define the best-in-class cloud services for the global market.
    • You will collaborate with both internal and external teams on cross-functional systems designs, providing insights and developing comprehensive solutions.
    • You will hire and develop the best talents, multiplying strengths and building highly effective teams.
    • You will drive top-level cloud features that fronts the Arene development experience.
    • You will influence high standards on technical designs, documentations, and engineering best practices.
    • You will be part of a closely-knit family, materializing the next technological advancement while having great fun.
    • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
    • 5+ years of people management experience.
    • Track record of shipping large-scale commercial-grade products.
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
    • Experience in modern programming languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
    • Experience with cloud and network technologies.
    • Strong desire to work autonomously and collaboratively.
    • Basic security knowledge, such as authentication, encryption and network security protocols.
    • Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English.
    • Domain knowledge in the automotive industry and software update methodologies.
    • Experience in building commercial-grade web services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
    • Experience in building and operating large scale delivery systems using CDNs.
    • Experience in building cloud-agnostic applications such as Kubernetes.
    • Experience in front end frameworks  such as React, Vue.js , Angular.js and Svelte.
    • Japanese language skills.
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