Frontend Engineer, Energy Aggregation System

Job Description

The Team

The Toyota Woven City is a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells and several energy storage devices to be built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. It is envisioned as a 'living laboratory' and 'ever evolving,' incorporating various types of cutting edge technologies. At the same time, it is also 'human-centric,' that is, it is expected to keep people safe and comfortable.

Woven City's R&D team will develop innovative products and services using technologies developed by Toyota Motor Corporation.

Our mission is to:

1. Develop services and products for Woven City

2. Expand capabilities through long-term R&D

Toyota Motor Corporation has been involved in a variety of technological development in the robotics, energy, and automotive domains for a long time. Our team will leverage Toyota's hardware expertise in these fields to create new value by developing software on top of this.

Our team will develop innovative services that are essential to the city. As a first party developer, we will also build a foundation upon which third party partners can participate. Therefore, we are responsible for not just the applications but also the core software and capabilities.

Our team consists of many highly experienced members with international work experience. We strive to be open minded as we create a new culture with members from various backgrounds and nationalities. Our global team works closely with the Toyota Motor Corporation and the Toyota Research Institute in North America to develop our technologies and products.

We are seeking talented people to join us as we take on new challenges to create new products and services for the Toyota Woven City.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for engineers with a passion about developing and operating the city-level energy aggregation system used in daily life in Woven City. With hands-on experiences and deep knowledge about software development, you are expected:

• to develop UI application with traceability between product requirements, functional specifications and codes
• to work closely with various specialists and other service development departments

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define frontend software specifications for the Energy Operation System, the Energy Use App or the Energy Simulator
• Work with service operation team and UX team to define UI specifications and data pipelines for electric power consumers and energy system operators
• Write code or support coding engineers
• Analyze and manage requirements and resolve conflicting requirements
• Perform software document, code and test reports reviews
• Build and promote a process continuously to improve specification documents and code

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in developing frontend softwares through the collaboration with third parties
• Skills in defining UI specifications and coding based on software requirements
• Experience and knowledge of software version management and coding test management
• Experience and skills in writing publications about electrical or thermal energy systems
• Proficiency in language skills for Japanese daily conversation
• Passion to develop English skill

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in frontend software development processes from requirement definitions to operations
• Experience in the product design work of the energy business division
• Proficiency in business level English and Japanese

If you are currently located outside of Japan we will set up an interview over Google Hangout Meet or Skype.

About the Company

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.

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)

By submitting your application you agree to the following terms: https://woven.toyota/en/applicant-privacy-notice

Our Commitment

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
• We pledge that any information we receive from you will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.