Machine Learning and MLOps, Engineer, Vision AI Platform

Job Description

Team

The R&D team in Woven City Management is developing innovative products and services using technologies developed by Toyota Motor Corporation.

Our missions:

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 such as robotics and energy technologies, as well as automobile technologies. Toyota is already particularly strong in hardware and we will create additional value by developing new software on top of it.

As a first-party developer, we are not only developing innovative services essential to the city, but also a foundation upon which third-party partners can participate in using our applications, core basic software, and capabilities.

Our team consists of many mid-career members with international work experience. We strive to be open-minded as we cultivate a new culture. We work closely with Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Research Institute in North America, and Toyota Motor Europe to develop technologies and products. Our team consists of many members who are from foreign countries. We provide a global work environment.

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

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking for talented Machine Learning engineers and MLOps Engineers to join us to take on challenges in creating new AI products and services on a large-scale streaming image data platform on the Cloud.

Our day-to-day tasks include technical R&D, proof-of-conept (POC), system design, infrastructure design, system integration for model inference, building service pipelines, etc. Skills in modern software development and solid experiences in developing real-time systems are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and demonstrate POC for building AI services and platforms
• Work throughout machine learning products/services integration pipeline i.e. model inference, service integration, service testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Build and optimize MLOps pipeline from data curation to automatic model deployment.Improve system architecture and infrastructure on Cloud for high-performance and scalable platform
• Develop user interface or visualize the perception results (object, person, pose, etc.) into 2D/3D space

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in Machine Learning products/services development – familiar with Machine Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, Python programming, Computer Vision libraries, model serving, service testing, model deployment, service monitoring, and maintenance
• Experience in system architecture and infrastructure design on Cloud i.e. AWS services, EKS, EC2, AWS Storage, Network, etc.
• Experience in building Machine Learning pipeline on KubeFlow, Management Services such as Amazon SageMaker, etc.
• Experience in developing large-scale service with streaming image data
• Experience in micro-service design and implementation on a large-scale platform

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MLOps tools: Kubetctl, aws client, Lens, etc.
• CI/CD experience using GITHub Actions

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.