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Woven By Toyota

Team Lead, Arene OS

Team Lead, Arene OS

Tags: Full-time, 6~8 YOE, Business Japanese

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan・Fetched 7 days ago

Job Description

Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society.

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.


Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society.

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

TEAM
Arene’s goal is to open vehicle programming to everyone by simplifying vehicle software development and increasing deployment frequency without compromising safety and security. Arene Software Platform Team's goal is to design and build the next generation in-vehicle platform that can host applications ranging from automated driving to in-cabin experiences.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a team lead, who can inspire and direct a strong team of vehicle software developers to join this global development effort. We value team-oriented people, who thrive in challenging and complex environments and who are passionate about transforming the way automotive software is created.

You will report to the Engineering Manager of the Arene Vehicle SDK team, and the role is hybrid - at least 3 days in office per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES
・Act as a mentor figure, engaging and growing people
・Take care of administrative tasks and HR processes, such as goal setting and evaluation, application of corporate policies, etc.
・Closely interface with the broader Arene leadership team to align technical and product activities and delivery milestones
・Lead continuous improvement of the team
・Provide technical leadership and technical guidance to the team
・Provide hands-on support when needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
・3+ years experience leading a team in the software engineering or automotive domain, with 8+ years of total experience
・An empathic leader capable of understanding human beings, identifying their strengths and their weaknesses
・Experience working in multicultural teams and openness to various cultures
・Excellent technical abilities, capable to quickly understand complex technical situations that usually involve people, processes and product
・Experience in producing code in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages
・Strong English ability and people engagement skills

NICE TO HAVES
Experience with the following practices, technologies and tools is valued, but not strictly required. We focus on growing as a team and will help each other learn these skills.
・Experience in a safety-critical domain, such as automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc. is a strong plus
・Experience in delivering automotive software
・Bilingual English and Japanese ability


All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours
・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 Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)
・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.