Software Engineer, Control Integration
Woven by Toyota · Tokyo, Japan · 3mo ago
Mid levelHybridSoftware Engineering
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
The Behavior Actuation team develops state-of-the-art vehicle control and estimation algorithms from prototype to production. We leverage control theory, optimization, and machine learning to design and implement real-time vehicle control solutions with measurable impact on autonomy performance. In this role, the candidate will work to refine software requirements, leverage systems-level thinking to negotiate the software design, and deliver production quality code following best engineering practices for verification & validation.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Must know MPC in practice in order to negotiate requirements for a streamlined/simplified software design, challenging the status quo
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely about design trade offs and impact analysis
- Be willing to constantly learn and sharpen modern C++skills with an eye toward best practices for production code (ideally familiar with AUTOSAR and other C++guidelines)
A software engineer with controls experience who is passionate about improving the lives of millions through AD/ADAS:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Break down high-level requirements into implementable requirements without over-constraining the software design
- Dive deep into technical topics such as Model Predictive Control, estimation, and control theory in order to negotiate the implementation details
- Implement production C++code
- Test C++code and controller performance from unit test to integrated simulation and vehicle tests
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters or PhD in Control Systems, Estimation, Robotics, or similar field
- 3+years working in AD/ADAS or highly related field (robotics, other control systems)
- Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, control, and estimation
- C++programming experience
- Working proficiency in English (verbal and written)
- Excited about improving vehicle safety and the overall customer mobility experience
NICE TO HAVES
- Japanese language skills
- Solid understanding of convex optimization and machine learning
- Experience developing software for mass production
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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.