Software Engineer (OTA, embedded)

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.

WHO ARE WE?
The OTA (Over-The-Air) team’s mission is to bring quick, safe, and continuous vehicle software updates to the masses. We are part of Arene, an exciting vehicle development platform with a goal to simplify vehicle software development and increase developer agility. For developers, the OTA team provides a streamlined environment for implementation, verification, and deployment. For business owners, we enable intuitive vehicle fleet management and monitoring. For end-users, we guarantee consistent vehicle updates with the latest and greatest features and safety. We integrate tightly with partner teams and collaborate on features ranging from low level embedded in-vehicle firmware to high level user interfaces. We embrace challenges and drive innovations from scratch to delight our customers.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The OTA team has two major ownership areas - Cloud and Embedded. As a member of the OTA team, you will be exposed to a wide range of technologies, such as web-based micro-services, and ECU (Electronic Control Unit) architectures. You will be innovating on end-to-end OTA solutions for delivering software updates to vehicles, quickly, efficiently, and securely. 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, don't worry, we'll 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 OTA systems 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 implement, test, deploy, and integrate critical OTA features throughout complete software development lifecycles
    • You will pioneer development and testing infrastructures, establishing high standards
    • You will continuously improve internal documentation, tooling and engineering best practices
    • You will identify and master new technologies to solve consistently emerging challenges
    • You will be part of a closely-knit family, materializing the next technological advancement while having great fun
    • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
    • Experience in C/C++ programming
    • Basic security knowledge, such as encryption and signatures
    • Basic knowledge of network technologies
    • 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 embedded systems
    • Experience in QNX and Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
    • Experience in MISRA C/C++ and AUTOSAR C/C++
    • Experience in network programming
    • Experience in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology
    • Experience in Cyber Security (ISO 21434) and Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
    • Japanese language skills
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