Software Architect, Software Production Line, Chief Engineer Office

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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Your Role in Our Vision

The Arene Software Production Line (Arene SPL) product is creating and automating code to car software pipelines to continuously build, test, and deliver software to the car. As the responsible software architect of the Software Production Line product, you will create tools and processes to enable safe, secure and automated delivery of production software to vehicles.

Who We're Looking For

As an architect specializing in Software Product Line Engineering (SPLE), you will be responsible for defining, managing, and evolving software product lines to ensure reusability, scalability, and efficiency across multiple product variants. You will lead the architectural design and implementation strategies to create a modular and flexible product line framework that supports various customer needs while maintaining the quality and efficiency of development processes.

You will collaborate closely with tech leads, product managers, and engineers in the teams you support, while also aligning with Arene's Chief Engineer Office (other system engineers and architects) to ensure all teams in Arene follow the same processes and practices.

Reporting to the Chief Architect, this hybrid role allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds—collaborating with talented colleagues in the office at least three days a week while benefiting from flexible working arrangements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architectural Design: Lead the design and development of flexible product line architectures that support variability, scalability, and the integration of reusable components. Drive the reuse of existing software across multiple products by designing adaptable architectures.
• SPLE Practices: Implement Software Product Line Engineering (SPLE) methodologies and best practices to optimize the management of software assets. Ensure efficient component handling across product variants while promoting adherence to the Systems Engineering Management Process.
• Requirements and Documentation: Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to capture business needs and translate them into technical requirements and architectural blueprints. Produce and maintain detailed documentation to ensure seamless alignment between architectural plans and their implementation.
• Development Guidance: Act as a hands-on leader, mentoring engineering teams in software design and development aligned with the product line architecture. Ensure the delivered software meets both functional and non-functional requirements, while maintaining high performance and quality across product variants.
• Technology Evaluation & Development: Continuously evaluate, recommend, and develop emerging technologies and tools that improve SPLE processes and enhance the efficiency and flexibility of product line architectures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, focused on Software Product Line Engineering (SPLE).
• Strong knowledge of SPLE methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Proficiency in UML, SysML, and design patterns for modular architectures.
• Expertise in scalable, reusable software architecture and component reusability.
• Leadership with empathy, fostering collaboration and ensuring safety and security.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Extensive experience in commercial software production and engineering practices.
• Proficiency in product configuration management and version control systems.
• Knowledge of industry-specific architectures (automotive, aerospace, telecom, etc.).
• Familiarity with SPLE standards (ISO/IEC 26550, 26551, 26552) and tools (Gears, Pure::Variants).
• Understanding of quality management systems and functional safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 62304, SOTIF).

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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.