Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Systems Development Engineer to join us in creating the future of mobility as we develop next-generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). If you’re a hands-on software design engineer with passion for next-generation technology and an interest in automotive, this role is for you!

This role requires software engineering skills with customer-focused thinking, partnership with internal and external teams at Toyota, and the ability to work iteratively. Flexibility and passion are a must. We pride ourselves on having fun while developing cool stuff. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the development of Toyota’s ADSs through system development, software development, and validation related to items such as recognition, mapping, localization, path planning, and vehicle control. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the IVS department's objective to research, develop, validate, and implement innovative ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems) and ADS technologies.

What you’ll be doing

As a Software Design Engineer in our Advanced Driving Systems (ADS) area, you’ll bring our next-generation product to market. Here’s what you’ll be doing as a member of our team:

• Developing System and Software Architecture for new ADAS features.

• Develop Software: Use iterative processes to design algorithms and software using Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink.

• Provide data-driven proposals for new ADS and ADAS features, subsequently supported by software implementations of the proposed algorithms.

• Develop a simulation environment (Hardware in the loop and/or Software in the loop) and integrate software testing processes and tools to facilitate automated testing. Analyze data with automated quantitative methods to enable visualized tracking of performance indicators for decision-making.

• Drive prototype vehicles in simulated, closed track, and public road environments.

• Identify customer needs for ADAS through data-driven assessments of technology, market, and social trends. Propose and develop innovative ADAS to commercialize high-value customer needs.

• Facilitate daily communication with Japanese counterparts to align global activities and drive consensus building.

• Summarize data logically to create easy-to-understand visualized reports for technical storytelling. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and management to build consensus.

• Collaborate with different IVS groups to gather critical information or tasks to support production design and evaluation groups of future ADS features.

• Form partnerships with stakeholders across the division to realize efficiencies through best practices in software engineering.

• Ability to drive prototype test vehicles and gain necessary driver certifications.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, robotics, computer science, or equivalent.

• Programming experience in C++ and C (3 years)

• Experience with sensors, ECUs, and developing application software to facilitate testing in vehicles or simulated environments (such as HILS and SILS). (3 year)

• Experience in testing, validating, and/or verifying embedded software. (3 yrs)

• Experience with CAN (Controller Area Network) tools and troubleshooting (2 troubleshooting ().

• Toyota vehicle development experience in design and/or evaluation (1 yr)

• Experience in leading or collaborating on developing small/mid-scale software, electronic or mechanical control systems, from concept to actualization/production. (Yes/No, explain)

• Experience in developing camera or sensor recognition of objects involving lane detection, pedestrian detection, stitching images, and use of algorithms such as Gaussian filters, Gradient calculation, Edge detection, etc. (2 years)

• Experience in developing and using algorithms such as Kalman filters, Recursive Least Squares, and Least Mean Squares. (2 years)

• Exposure to IS026262 Functional Safety concepts and applications to develop new systems. [Example: HARA, FSR, TSR] (Yes/No, explain)

• Familiarity with system development quality tools. [Example: DFMEA, DRBFM, FTA] (Yes/No, explain)

• Clear and concise written and oral presentation skills, with consideration to international audiences.

• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.

• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record acceptable by company standards is required for this position. (Yes/No)

• Willingness to work overtime, up to 20% of the time, when necessary. (Yes/No)

• Willingness to work in a hybrid work style. Attend in-person meetings 2-3 days per week. (Yes/No)

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time. (Yes/No)

What you may bring

• Master of Science (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical area.

• Experience designing products in areas of automotive engineering or robotics (Yes/No, explain)General knowledge of vehicle control, propulsion, braking, steering, etc. (Yes/No, explain)

• Experience with Python programming (Yes/No, explain)

• Experience in realizing real-time control solutions for robotics or other automated mobile systems (Yes/No, explain)Experience in developing or evaluating ADAS/ADS technologies such as mapping, localization, path planning, and/or control, including quantitative performance comparisons against benchmark competitors. (Yes/No, explain)

• Experience with camera, radar, lidar, or sonar technologies. (Yes/No, explain)

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data from simulations or test vehicles. (Yes/No, explain)

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career and tuition reimbursement

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan features a company match and an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

• Flexible spending accounts

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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