Frontend, Engineer, Energy Aggregation System

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.

THE TEAM

The Toyota Woven City is a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells and several energy storage devices to be built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. It is envisioned as a ‘living laboratory’ and ‘ever evolving,’ incorporating various types of cutting edge technologies. At the same time, it is also ‘human-centric,’ that is, it is expected to keep people safe and comfortable.

Woven City’s R&D team will develop innovative products and services using technologies developed by Toyota Motor Corporation.

Our mission is to:
1.  Develop services and products for Woven City
2.  Expand capabilities through long-term R&D
Toyota Motor Corporation has been involved in a variety of technological development in the  robotics, energy, and automotive domains for a long time. Our team will leverage Toyota’s hardware expertise in these fields to create new value by developing software on top of this.
Our team will develop innovative services that are essential to the city. As a first party developer, we will also build a foundation upon which third party partners can participate. Therefore, we are responsible for not just the applications but also the core software and capabilities.
Our team consists of many highly experienced members with international work experience. We strive to be open minded as we create a new culture with members from various backgrounds and nationalities. Our global team works closely with the Toyota Motor Corporation and the Toyota Research Institute in North America to develop our technologies and products.

We are seeking talented people to join us as we take on new challenges to create new products and services for the Toyota Woven City.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for engineers with a passion about developing and operating the city-level energy aggregation system used in daily life in Woven City. With hands-on experiences and deep knowledge about software development, you are expected:

・to develop UI application with traceability between product requirements, functional specifications and codes.
・to work closely with various specialists and other service development departments.

私たちは、ウーブンシティの日常生活で使われる都市レベルの規模のエネルギーアグリゲーションシステムの開発と運用について、情熱を持ったエンジニアを募集しています。ソフトウェア開発に関する実務経験と深い知識を持って、UIアプリケーションの要件や必要機能およびコードのトレーサビリティを確保した開発を進めることが期待されています。また、様々な分野のスペシャリストや他のサービス開発部門と密接に連携することも期待されています。
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.
    • Work with stakeholders to define frontend software specifications for the Energy Operation System, the Energy Use App  or  the Energy Simulator.
    • Work with service operation team and UX team to define UI specifications and data pipelines for electric power consumers and energy system operators.
    • Write code or support coding engineers
    • Analyze and manage requirements and resolve conflicting requirements.
    • Perform software document, code and test reports reviews.
    • Build and promote a process continuously to improve specification documents and code.

    • エネルギー運用システム、エネルギーユーザーアプリもしくはエネルギーシミュレータに関するフロントエンドのソフトウェアの仕様を関係者とともに定義する。
    • サービスチームやUXチームと協働し、電力消費者やエネルギーシステム運用者のためのUIの仕様やデータパイプラインを定義する。
    • コーディングする。もしくはエンジニアをサポートする。
    • 要件を分析、管理し、相反する要求を解決する。
    • ソフトウェア文書やコード、テストレポートのレビューを行う。
    • 仕様書やコードの継続的な改訂のプロセスを構築し、推進する。
    • Bachelor’s degree in Information Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
    • 3+ years of experience in developing frontend softwares through the collaboration with third parties.
    • Skills in defining UI specifications and coding based on software requirements.
    • Experience and knowledge of software version management and coding test management.
    • Experience and skills in writing publications about electrical or thermal energy systems.
    • Proficiency in language skills for Japanese daily conversation.
    • Passion to develop English skill

    • 情報工学、データサイエンス、コンピュータサイエンス、機械工学、電気工学もしくはそれらに関連する技術領域や経験を持つ学士
    • サードパーティーと連携してフロントエンドのソフトウェアの開発を担当した経験3年以上
    • ソフトウェア要件を元にしたUI仕様の定義やコーディングのスキル
    • ソフトウェアのバージョン管理やコーディングテスト管理の経験や知識
    • 電気もしくは熱のエネルギーシステムに関する著作物作成の経験やスキル
    • 日本語での日常会話のスキル
    • 英語のスキル向上への意欲
    • Master’s degree in Information Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
    • Experience in frontend software development processes from requirement definitions to operations.
    • Experience in the product design work of the energy business division.
    • Proficiency in business level English and Japanese.

    • 情報工学、データサイエンス、コンピュータサイエンス、機械工学、電気工学もしくはそれらに関連する技術領域や経験を持つ修士
    • 要求定義から運用までのフロントエンドのソフトウェア開発プロセスの経験
    • エネルギー事業の製品デザイン部門での業務経験
    • ビジネスレベルの英語と日本語
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