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 is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.
We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.
In a dynamic and uncertain environment, members are expected to take initiative, adapt proactively, and drive their work autonomously to deliver impact. If you're detail-oriented, but thrive in an environment where you need to be scrappy, this team might be right for you.
While our team is diverse in nationality, language, and gender, we also value and respect the culture of Toyota.
We follow a hybrid workstyle, combining office and remote work. Additionally, depending on future circumstances, day trips or work assignments in Woven City (Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture) may be required.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
This is an exciting opportunity to invent and launch new products and services from the ground up. We’re seeking a highly versatile Software Engineer with a builder’s mindset, a passion for user-centered design, and the ability to navigate technical ambiguity with confidence and speed.
In this role, you will rapidly prototype and iterate on functional mobile and backend systems—integrating AI, geolocation, and cloud technologies—to validate concepts and define the path toward scalable, production-ready solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, UX researchers, and AI teams to explore technical possibilities and test product value early and often.
If you thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution, enjoy working hands-on, and have strong communication skills across functions, this is a unique chance to shape the future of digital experiences from vision to reality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on mobile applications (iOS/Android) using Flutter or native frameworks to validate product ideas with real users in fast-paced cycles.
- Design and implement scalable cloud backends using Node.js, Python, or Go, integrating necessary services like geolocation, map APIs, and storage for functional end-to-end prototypes.
- Integrate AI models and APIs developed by collaborating teams into backend systems to deliver intelligent user-facing features.
- Develop and maintain REST/GraphQL APIs to enable seamless communication between frontend and backend components across platforms.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with UX researchers, designers, and product managers to translate conceptual ideas into working systems and ensure technical feasibility early in the development process.
- Deploy prototypes with basic CI/CD and observability setups, ensuring systems are testable, maintainable, and extensible toward production-ready implementations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on mobile and backend development in early-stage product environments
- Proven ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on mid- to high-fidelity solutions using technologies such as image-based AI, geolocation/map services, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
- Experience in end-to-end system development, including REST/GraphQL API design and integration of AI APIs (e.g., LLMs, ML inference servers)
- Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively with product managers, UX researchers, and cross-functional teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to propose scalable and practical technical approaches in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
- Business-level English and Japanese communication skills
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience developing products in domains such as computer vision, IoT, geospatial systems, smart mobility, autonomous systems, or automotive technologies
- Familiarity with real-time data processing, cloud architecture, and scalable system design
- Hands-on experience with tools and frameworks such as Flutter, Docker, Firebase, or serverless architectures
- Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related technical field
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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. 