The Role
Looking for engineers to collaborate on the City Platform, focusing on API and backend design, service implementation, and operational support.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.
Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.
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TEAM
Toyota’s Woven City, which launched in September, is envisioned as a ‘living laboratory’ and ‘ever evolving’, incorporating diverse cutting-edge technologies. It will be the world’s most programmable city. At the same time, it will also be ‘human-centric’, serving the needs of its citizens and keeping people safe, comfortable, and happy.
Our mission is to create the digital heart of Woven City: a software platform called “City Platform”. All digitally connected services in the city will be orchestrated and delivered on this platform. The technical challenge is huge, and includes creating state-of-the-art systems for collaborating microservices, identity, authentication, privacy, security, data brokering, IoT control, and much more. The platform will be open to third-party inventors who will collaborate with us to unlock the potential of the world’s smartest city.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for engineers who are passionate about technology and how it can transform the world into a better place.
Our team offers services to developers in the city to allow them to more easily develop applications and services that are safe, secure, and beneficial to users & residents.
We support various users who want to manage their devices in the city and another occasion. We are customer-centric team, and put high priority on working together with users to develop features.
RESPONSIBILITIES
・Collaborate closely with other engineers to develop and document City Platform requirements, architecture, design, code, tests and operation
・Work closely with other engineers to design and implement City Platform services
・Collaborate with teams who are building digital services, and help them get the most out of the City platform.
・Operate and monitor production systems every day and support users
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
・Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
・Experience designing API and backend in Python, Go, NodeJS etc
・Good communication, a proactive mindset, and strong problem identification and solving skills
・Proficiency in conversational-level English
NICE TO HAVES
・Experience in one or more of the following areas:
・Front-end development experience (Vue/React)
・One or more cloud services: AWS, GCP, or Azure
・IoT control and data collection
・Experience working in a multicultural environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate closely with other engineers to develop and document City Platform requirements, architecture, design, code, tests and operation
- Work closely with other engineers to design and implement City Platform services
- Collaborate with teams who are building digital services, and help them get the most out of the City platform
- Operate and monitor production systems every day and support users
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience designing API and backend in Python, Go, NodeJS etc
- Good communication, a proactive mindset, and strong problem identification and solving skills
- Proficiency in conversational-level English
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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.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
GCP
Go
Node.js
Python
React
Vue
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The Company
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.
