Job description
Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society.
Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.
TEAM
Woven by Toyota’s AD/ADAS organization is developing algorithms for next-generation autonomy and ADAS active safety systems, using data-driven approaches and efficient architecture. We are looking for a systems-minded engineer with experience in AD/ADAS to apply algorithms for motion planning by using information from sensors or maps. You will be excited to develop world-class autonomy features and passionate about improving the lives of millions through safety and mobility.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
As a Motion Planning Engineer, you are a technical expert in at least one area below:
- Path planning by using sensors or map information
- Vehicle motion control (longitudinal and lateral)
- Data-driven planning using machine learning
Those with experience implementing these technologies into ADAS systems, robotics, and automated driving are very welcome.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with teams such as Perception, Control, Simulation, Infrastructure, and Tooling to build unified solutions and realize safer and more secure system-level functionality and performance for AD/ADAS.
- Develop features such as lanekeeping, speed management, lane change, lane planning, and others
- Understand and fulfill the software practices that produce maintainable code, including simulation, continuous integration, code review, HIL testing, and in-vehicle testing
- You will be part of team which handles advanced research to product development
- You will come to the office 3 days per week per our hybrid work policy, and report to the planning system engineering manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Computer science, Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in path planning, vehicle control or ADAS
- 1+ years with C / C++ and familiarity with Python or other programming languages
- Working proficiency in English (verbal and written)
NICE TO HAVES:
- Knowledge of embedded software implementation, vehicle dynamics
- Experience in data-driven development
- Product development for production AD/ADAS
- Knowledge of control engineering (PID, LQR, MPC)
- Experience in HD maps
- Experience using Agile software management tools
All interviews will be arranged by Google Meet, unless otherwise required
WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on 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 our company
・Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
・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.
