Full-Time

Senior System Engineer

Posted on 9/12/2025

Woven

Woven

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops global intelligent mobility solutions

Compensation Overview

$140k - $230k/yr

+ Base pay

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Hybrid

Three days on-site per week required.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (3)
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Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Docker
Go
Terraform
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 5+ years building large enterprise systems on Linux
  • 3+ years deploying containerized tools with Docker on Kubernetes
  • 2+ years experience with Python, Go, or similar languages
  • Experience deploying on-premise server infrastructure
  • Experience with petabyte-scale multiprotocol storage clusters
  • Experience deploying Terraform or OpenTofu IAC via CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
  • Manage and scale a multi-petabyte ceph cluster and a fleet of smaller NAS appliances
  • Implement robust monitoring and alerting for infrastructure systems
  • Host infrastructure tools on self-managed and cloud Kubernetes clusters
  • Support the full lifecycle of enterprise storage, virtualization, and compute infrastructure
  • Work with hardware and software vendors to find high-value solutions
  • Respond to complex issues, ensuring that all problems are worked on until the issue is resolved. Conduct post-mortems, capturing insights and actions.
  • Work closely with the Security team to improve the infrastructure security
  • Mentor and coach other engineers in your area of expertise
  • You can come to the office 3 days a week and report to the Head of Infrastructure Engineering
Desired Qualifications
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or OpenStack Administrator Certification (COA)
  • OpenStack experience, especially Ceph, MAAS, and Juju
  • Speak business-level Japanese and English to communicate with our partner company
  • Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry or Google Cloud Monitoring
  • Network engineering experience
  • Experience with Infrastructure Security, Zero Trust, SAML IdP

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

  • Arene software platform accelerates deployment of software-defined vehicles across Toyota's global fleet.
  • Woven Capital's $800M fund captures early-stage returns in smart cities and autonomous mobility.
  • MaaS platform development positions Woven to capture recurring revenue from ride-sharing services.

What critics are saying

  • Arene platform integration delays from acquisitions erode competitive advantage against Waymo's operational robotaxi service.
  • Talent exodus to Cruise following GM's October 2025 funding slows autonomous driving advancement.
  • Toyota's January 2026 earnings call prioritizes hybrid sales, starving Woven's R&D budget and mission.

What makes Woven unique

  • Combines Silicon Valley autonomous driving expertise with Japanese manufacturing quality and safety standards.
  • Operates Woven City smart city test course for real-world validation of AD/ADAS technologies.
  • Integrated Lyft Level 5 and Renovo Auto acquisitions to build end-to-end mobility 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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