Design and implement map data components for autonomous driving systems, ensuring performance and safety while providing technical leadership to the team.
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.
TEAM
The Map Services team, located in Japan and USA, is a culturally diverse team developing software for autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) systems. Our experts develop cutting-edge technology for the next-generation AD/ADAS platform, building components deployed to both cloud and vehicles. The team is responsible for the in-vehicle map servicing architecture, efficient processing of map data, and providing the map data to the AD/ADAS applications. We apply state-of-the-art technology, write high-quality safety-critical code that gets deployed to production.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
● An experienced Senior Software Engineer with > 5 years of experience.
● Expert knowledge in writing modern, high-quality, Python applications.
● Strong background in geospatial data processing.
● A great team player with passion to innovate and deliver a product to the customer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, architect, and implement components integrating map data throughout Autonomous Driving and post-processing systems.
- Integration and qualification of software modules in terms of safety, performance and computing resources.
- Reviewing and approving deliveries according to the specifications, requirements and milestones.
- Oversee, monitor, and optimize computing budgets of the software stack.
- Team mentorship, guidance, technical leadership and decision making.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong experience in modern Python.
- Experience with open source geospatial software such as GEOS, Shapely, GeoPandas, PostGIS.
- Experience with build automation software, such as CMake or Bazel.
- Experience in designing software architectures and bringing them to production.
- Ability to independently make decisions based on project priorities and scope.
Nice to Haves
- Experience in Automotive-related mapping applications, such as navigation or ADAS.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code.
- Experience with modern C++ development (C++14 or higher).
- Experience working in large, distributed international teams.
- Basic level Japanese.
For positions based in Palo Alto, CA, the base pay for this position ranges from $140,000- $230,000 a year.
Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.
WHAT WE OFFER
We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.
・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
・A rewarding 401k program
・Flexible vacation policy
・Family planning and care benefits
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.
Top Skills
Bazel
C++14
Cmake
Geopandas
Geos
Postgis
Python
Shapely
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