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Woven

Develops global intelligent mobility solutions

Research Engineer - Spatial Intelligence, Vision AI Platform

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Master's, PhD
Tokyo, Japan
HybridHybrid role based in Chuo City, Tokyo.
AI & Machine LearningComputer Vision

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, or another related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience programming in Python and developing with major deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Research experience in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, with publications in major international conferences or journals such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or ICRA.
  • Strong English communication skills, both spoken and written.
Responsibilities
  • Research and develop new algorithms and technologies, primarily in computer vision, and connect research results and component technologies to products and business through rapid prototyping; present and communicate research findings internally and externally.
  • Design, prototype, and develop systems advancing spatial intelligence and human-computer interaction; collaborate closely with researchers and backend and frontend engineers to evolve research ideas and prototypes into robust, scalable, and maintainable systems for operational use.
  • Explore and develop new interfaces spanning and integrating diverse platforms and real-world environments, including web, mobile devices, robots, smart glasses, and urban infrastructure.
  • Work with world-class researchers to experiment with and validate new ideas and publish the results as papers.
Desired Qualifications
  • A doctoral degree in a related technical field.
  • Research or algorithm-development experience in areas such as 3D computer vision, including scene reconstruction and spatial reasoning, generative AI, or agentic AI.
  • Experience developing multimodal foundation models, including multimodal large language models, or developing products and services using generative AI.
  • Experience defining appropriate evaluation metrics and benchmarks, and evaluating and validating new features, models, algorithms, and end-to-end systems.
  • Experience training deep learning models using large-scale datasets.
  • Experience implementing and developing high-performance, scalable deep learning algorithms.

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

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