Embedded Development Engineer
About the job
- At least 5 years of professional experience developing automotive or embedded software using C/C++.
- Experience developing software on the Linux platform.
- Professional experience in an Agile or Scrum development environment.
- Ability to collaborate with customers and internal and external stakeholders and proactively drive development work.
- Ability to take responsibility for quality and performance and contribute proactively beyond one's area of specialization.
- English proficiency sufficient for technical communication.
- Business-level Japanese communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Determine specifications, design, implement, and evaluate in-vehicle applications and functions on the Arene platform, taking customer requirements and vehicle and development-environment constraints into account.
- Coordinate and discuss technical specifications, division of roles, and scope of responsibilities for applications and functions with customers.
- Implement, integrate, and verify customer applications and functions using the Arene toolchain.
- Use and evaluate the Arene platform and related tools, and provide feedback that can improve the Arene platform.
- Experience designing and implementing software architectures for embedded and automotive systems with a focus on maintainability, performance, and reliability.
- Knowledge of or experience with automotive operating systems such as QNX and Android Automotive OS.
- Understanding of automotive software standards and functional safety standards such as AUTOSAR, MISRA, CERT, and ISO 26262.
- Experience designing and abstracting vehicle software architectures across multiple domains or generations.
- Experience using container technologies such as Docker.
- Experience developing and operating with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.
- Experience collaborating with Japanese automotive original equipment manufacturers or companies in the automotive industry.
- Professional-level English communication skills, both spoken and written.
About the company
Woven by Toyota develops and delivers advanced mobility technologies and services to Toyota customers worldwide, focusing on safer and more intelligent transportation. Its products and solutions are implemented in vehicles and related mobility services, combining software and hardware innovations with seamless user experiences to expand global access to mobility and enhance driver capabilities. What sets Woven apart is its blend of Silicon Valley innovation with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, enabling globally scalable mobility solutions that prioritize safety and reliability. The company’s goal is to create more personal, seamless, and capable mobility experiences for customers, while evolving with social, technological, and customer needs and advancing the future of intelligent transportation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$583.6M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 brought AI Vision Engine and Integrated ANZEN System into Woven City.
- September 3 2026 Shizuoka partnership expands real-world deployment beyond Toyota's campus.
- Woven City's inventor count reached 24 in April 2026, widening external ecosystem pull.
What critics are saying
- Daisuke Toyoda's June 2026 transition exposes Woven City governance dependence on Toyota executives.
- Arene commercialization depends on Toyota vehicle rollouts; any 2026 slip kills standalone relevance.
- Toyota can absorb Woven's talent and IP if Woven City fails to monetize.
What makes Woven unique
- Woven City launched September 2025 as Toyota's real-world mobility test course.
- Arene unifies automotive software development, automated driving, and OTA-style vehicle intelligence.
- Woven combines AI Vision Engine, Infra Hub, and Data Fabric into one stack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Family Planning Benefits