Full-Time

Simulation Software Engineer

Automated Driving & ADAS

Posted on 4/17/2025

Woven

Woven

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops global intelligent mobility solutions

Compensation Overview

$112k - $184k/yr

+ Short Term Incentives + Long Term Incentives

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role, requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Rust
Python
C/C++
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong programming skills in Rust or C++.
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Ability to think, design, and code for both the user’s and the simulator developer’s perspective.
  • An infectious self-driven passion for solving complex problems while learning new techniques and technologies!
Responsibilities
  • Partner with ADAS autonomy, integration, and release teams to improve validation of ADAS software.
  • Support the integration of core simulation technologies into solutions or workflows.
  • Work closely with cloud and simulation data analytics engineers to implement the interfaces, configuration, and logging needed to further scale up simulations.
  • Develop our next generation core simulation technologies (e.g. world engine, runtime, scheduler, interfaces, agent frameworks, plugin frameworks).
  • Demonstrate good design practices; alignment with stakeholders before, during, and after implementation is essential.
  • Be on the lookout for opportunities to improve user workflows with the tooling you build.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the automotive and/or self-driving autonomy domain.
  • Experience with build systems, continuous integration, and/or continuous deployment (CI/CD).
  • Experience with building real-time systems (a requirement of simulations for driver assistance and hardware in the loop scenarios).
  • Knowledge of one or more cloud compute platforms, such as AWS.
  • Experience with container technologies like Docker and container management systems like Kubernetes.

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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