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About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota is contributing to Toyota's transformation into a mobility company occurring once a century. Inspired by our history of continuous innovation for the benefit of others, our mission is to broaden the definition of mobility, expand its contributions to society, and challenge the norms of mobility with a human-centered appro…

Woven by Toyota seeks an Engineering Lead (Squad Lead) to head the Digital Twin Platform team in 東京都中央区. This position centers on guiding a squad dedicated to building and launching digital twin solutions that contribute to the company’s mobility goals. Key Responsibilities Lead a group of engineers through each stage of digital twin platform development, from initial concept through deployment Define the direction for projects that incorporate advanced digital technologies Promote a collaborative and high-performing team environment Advocate for engineering best practices and maintain high technical standards Requirements Proven experience managing engineering teams or squads Solid background in designing and delivering digital technology solutions Skill in fostering teamwork and supporting professional development within a group This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of mobility by advancing digital twin technology at Woven by Toyota.

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota is dedicated to contributing to Toyota's transformation into a mobility company for the next century. Inspired by the history of continuous invention for the benefit of others, our mission is to redefine mobility and expand its contributions to society, challenging conventional wisdom through human-centered innovations.Our activities are centered around four main pillars: autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (AD/ADAS), Arene - a vehicle software production platform for Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), Woven City - our mobility testing ground, and the digital infrastructure supporting collaboration, Cloud & AI. Together, these teams work towards the realization of a "zero-accident society" and the mass production of happiness.=========================================================================About the TeamThe "Digital Twin Platform" team plays a crucial role in developing software platforms aimed at achieving the vision of "Mobility for All" as promoted by Woven City. This platform enables inventors to test products in virtual environments and leverage data gathered from Woven City (including daily life, traffic, robotics, energy, etc.) for analysis.Within this context, the "Digital Factory" team is focused on applying cutting-edge technology cultivated in Woven City to real-world manufacturing environments. We aim to resolve challenges in the manufacturing sector and optimize operations through real-time analytics.For more details about Woven City, please visit:https://www.woven-city.global/jpn/Desired CandidateWe are seeking a Lead Engineer capable of designing and delivering digital twin solutions for the manufacturing sector, from conceptualization to implementation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product, business, and platform engineers, engaging directly with customers to transform real-world challenges into scalable software systems.The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in end-to-end design and delivery of digital twins or enterprise systems in the manufacturing domain. You should have strong software engineering skills and system architecture design capabilities, enabling you to drive critical technical decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients to successfully deliver complex projects.• Reporting Line: Directly reports to the Sub-Lead• Work Style: Hybrid (in-office or remote)Responsibilities• Lead the design and implementation of digital twin solutions for factories, overseeing end-to-end processes including on-site customer engagement to meet business and operational needs.• Collaborate with cross-functional members such as product, business, and platform engineers to translate complex business challenges into clear technical requirements and solution roadmaps.• Lead key technical decision-making and system architecture, effectively communicating trade-offs to stakeholders while delivering scalable and reliable solutions.• Provide hands-on technical leadership through design and code reviews and sharing best practices, guiding junior engineers in daily operations.Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience)• Over 5 years of professional experience in software engineering...

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota is contributing to Toyota's transformative journey into a mobility company for the next century. Inspired by our history of continuous invention for the benefit of others, our mission is to expand the definition of mobility and enhance the ways it contributes to society, challenging conventional wisdom with innovations that prioritize human needs.Our initiatives are centered around four key pillars: automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems (AD/ADAS), Arene – a vehicle software production platform for software-defined vehicles (SDV), Woven City as a mobility test course, and a collaborative digital infrastructure supported by Cloud & AI. These teams work synergistically to realize a "zero-accident society" and mass production of happiness.About the TeamAt Toyota, we are redefining the essence of mobility. We continuously challenge the norms by moving people, goods, information, and energy. Woven City serves as a testbed for this diverse mobility, conceptualized as a human-centered, experimental, and evolving city aimed at achieving the mass production of happiness.Woven City brings together a diverse group of individuals who share a vision for future mobility. Inventors, residents, and visitors collaboratively test various products and services in a city-shaped test course where human mobility and social infrastructure interconnect.For more details about Woven City, please visit:https://www.woven-city.global/jpn/ Desired QualificationsWe are seeking a highly motivated and passionate engineer with exceptional technical skills. This position expects you to leverage your expertise in software development and cloud-based platforms, along with backend development and system design proficiency.Job ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for developing software for IoT devices that support next-generation smart home experiences. Your work will involve building the infrastructure for safely and comfortably controlling devices within residences, in collaboration with cloud and mobile applications.Specifically, you will:・Develop and operate device software (using Python, in a Docker environment) utilized in smart home systems.・Drive a comprehensive development process from requirements definition and architecture design to implementation and testing.・Design real-time control and data processing using asynchronous communication technologies like MQTT.・Optimize IoT protocol layers, including modifications and adjustments to Thread and Zigbee firmware (C language).・Collaborate with diverse teams on city platforms, operations, and security to realize a safe, secure, and scalable system.・Promote skill enhancement through knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team.

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota is committed to contributing to Toyota's transformation into a mobility company for the next century. Inspired by a history of continuous invention for others, our mission is to expand the definition of mobility and how it contributes to society, challenging conventional notions of mobility through human-centered innovation.We operate around four pillars: AD/ADAS technology for autonomous driving and advanced driving assistance systems, Arene as the software production platform for software-defined vehicles, Woven City as a testing ground for mobility, and Cloud & AI as the digital infrastructure supporting our collaborative foundation. Essential functions underpin these teams, all working towards a "zero-accident society" and the "mass production of happiness".=========================================================================About the TeamOur team provides critical infrastructure for next-generation vehicle development and AI training. The Customer Success Engineering (CSE) team closely collaborates with new clients to maximize product utilization and support operational improvements.The CSE team works in close partnership with our in-house product and engineering organization, comprised of experienced engineers from around the globe, sharing insights and feedback from customers to enhance product offerings.The CSE team operates under the Vice President of the Cloud & AI division, engaging in a myriad of intriguing topics ranging from advanced technical challenges to process improvements and business expansion.Ideal CandidateWe are seeking passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, working alongside other team members to ensure customer success. You will have the opportunity to improve products and services in partnership with product managers and engineers, crafting solutions that exceed customer expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities include:1. Collaborating with new clients and end-users through education, coaching, and solution development (with support from engineering and professional services teams) to assist in process improvements and tool usage. Additionally, you will provide new perspectives to customers and demonstrate leadership in achieving significant improvements.2. Working with product and engineering teams to share insights and feedback from customers, clarifying customer requirements and introducing clients for user research. Collaborating to conceptualize and design new features and enhancements for existing functionalities.There may also be opportunities to create educational materials or manage PR and marketing events as needed and as interest dictates. You will travel domestically within Japan, primarily in the Nagoya area, for workshops and relationship building with customers several days a month. We embrace a hybrid work model, with in-office attendance at our Nihonbashi office three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).