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title: 'Embedded Software Engineer, ADAS HMI at Woven by Toyota'
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# Embedded Software Engineer, ADAS HMI at Woven by Toyota

- **Company:** Woven by Toyota
- **Location:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/woven-by-toyota/48d0a1ef-8167-4083-b178-f26ec1c0e6b8

## Job description

## About Woven by Toyota

Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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## TEAM

As advanced ADAS systems using machine learning and AI replace part of human cognition, judgment, and operation, we aim to create a car that has a clear, easy-to-understand driving experience. Our team provides research, engineering, and development for the human-machine interface (HMI), creating a new driving experience and features for drivers. We pride ourselves on our contributions to safety, enhanced driver experience, and the future of mobility.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will develop software for robust driver-assist and automated driving, focusing on HMI and driver features for passenger vehicles. We expect you to have a passion for developing and delivering technology products that are used around the world. You’ll have experience in the below engineering areas:

- A broad knowledge of software development, including planning and conceptualization phase to the development phase, and ability to identify optimal engineering solutions
- Ability to create cooperative relationships with other hardware and software engineers
- Work independently to complete tasks to completion

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Working together with other teams, define requirements, functional design, implement, and validate solutions
- Engineer and support the necessary toolchains and infrastructures for coding and testing
- Ensure software quality required for mass-production development
- Report to the manager in charge of HMI application development, and come to our office 3 days per week following our hybrid work policy

## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years developing embedded software using C or C++
- Experience supporting other programmers and leading software implementation
- Business-level communication and writing skills in both Japanese and English

## NICE TO HAVES

- Experience in production-level software engineering, such as mobile, web, or desktop applications
- Experience in HMI development or interface development
- Experience developing control software for cockpit ECUs such as instrument clusters, heads-up displays, and multimedia systems
- Experience developing for Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
- Experience in product development or development environment setup utilizing machine learning or AI
- Knowledge of automotive industry standards such as functional safety (ISO 26262) and SOTIF
- Project management experience with Agile/Scrum
- Experience communicating directly with diverse internal and external teams to understand and share requirements, specifications, and technical details

========================================================================= Important Points ・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated. ・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version. ・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

## WHAT WE OFFER

・Competitive Salary - Based on experience ・Work Hours - Flexible working time ・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 Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance ・Housing Allowance ・Retirement Benefits ・Rental Cars Support ・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.

## About Woven by Toyota

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Woven by Toyota is a wholly owned Toyota subsidiary that develops software-driven mobility technologies, including an automotive software platform, automated driving systems, and the Woven City test course.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Tokyo, Japan (US offices in Palo Alto, CA; Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI; Brooklyn, NY)
- **Founded**: April 2023 (predecessor company Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, Inc. was established in March 2018)
- **Founders**: Not applicable (subsidiary; the company was formed from Toyota’s internal R&D unit)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Automotive software, mobility technology, automated driving, cloud infrastructure
- **Target customers**: B2B primarily – automotive OEMs, Toyota Group companies, and mobility ecosystem partners
- **Mission**: “To challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation.”
- **Purpose**: Drive the future of movement and enhance well-being for all

## Products & Services
- **[Arene](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: A state-of-the-art software platform that unifies and accelerates automotive software development (SaaS/platform).
- **[Automated Driving](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: AI- and data-driven automated driving technologies designed to pursue zero traffic accidents (software/hardware).
- **[Woven City](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: A test course for mobility where Weavers and Inventors co-create new mobility products and services (physical testbed).
- **[Cloud & AI Infrastructure](https://woven.toyota/en/)**: Foundational infrastructure for cross-company collaboration, providing tools, resources, and workflows for internal and partner teams (internal platform).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (wholly owned subsidiary; not independently valued)
- **Key Metric**: ~2,500 employees (as of 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 100% owned by Toyota Motor Corporation; collaborates with Toyota Group companies and external mobility partners.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth from predecessor (TRI-AD) to ~2,500; expansion of Woven City and Arene platform; multiple US office locations (Palo Alto, Seattle, Ann Arbor, Brooklyn).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Toyota Group backing**: Access to decades of automotive craftsmanship, safety standards, and global manufacturing scale.
- **Human-centric innovation**: Focus on safety, quality, and responsible innovation as core differentiators.
- **Unique testbed**: Woven City provides a real-world environment to validate mobility technologies.
- **Cross-functional culture**: “Kakezan” (multiplication) – combining diverse strengths across global teams.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Scaling the Arene platform, advancing automated driving capabilities, and operationalizing Woven City as a co-creation hub.
- **Direction**: Transforming Toyota from an automaker into a mobility company; achieving zero traffic accidents and expanding the definition of mobility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Guided by “The 7 Threads” values – Drive Change for Others, Start the Momentum, Embrace Kakezan, etc. Emphasis on trust, mutual respect, and thoughtful debate.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Hybrid options, no core hours, practices designed for global teams across time zones.
- **Notable perks**: Mobility support (relocation assistance, cross-cultural guidance), opportunities to collaborate with engineers across the Toyota Group, hands-on cross-functional teamwork.
- **Engineering culture**: Global by design (Japan, US, UK); open communication and shared ownership; focus on quality and speed.

## Sources
1. [woven.toyota – Careers](https://woven.toyota/en/careers/)
2. [woven.toyota – Company Profile](https://woven.toyota/en/company/profile/)
3. [woven.toyota – Homepage](https://woven.toyota/en/)
4. [woven.toyota – Company Overview](https://www.woven.toyota/en/company/)
5. [woven.toyota – Culture](https://woven.toyota/en/careers/culture/)

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