About Woven by Toyota
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.
MAKE A BIG IMPACT TOGETHER
Are you ready to make a difference towards mobility for all? Woven by Toyota internships may be the place for you. In this internship program, you will participate in one meaningful project that impacts our future key results, and work with our colleagues as one team. Our world-class engineers will be your mentors, supporting you in order to provide you with a fruitful experience. We look forward to hearing from engineering students who have a strong passion to make people’s lives better and happier, and to create products that innovate the world through technology!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
・Currently pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree with an expected graduation by the end of March 2028
※Must be in school until the end of internship program
・Must be available for a 3-month on-site internship in 2026 (During the internship, remote is not eligible.)
・Have no more than 24 months of professional full-time work experience in the technology field (excluding internships, research and/or teaching assistant roles, and military experience)
・International students who require visa support must meet one of the following requirements:
・The internship program is part of your education and essential for your graduation
・This internship allows you to receive some credit(s) for your education program
・Have Bachelor degree at the time of application
WORKING CONDITIONS
・Start Date: June 1, 2026, August 3, 2026
・Internship Duration: 3 months
・Expected work hours: 5 days (40 hours/week), depending on visa and class scheduling, some flexibility for shorter hours may be available
・Salary Type: Hourly wage
・Work Location: Nihombashi (head office)
・Others:
・The program is expected to be on-site
・International students: Air tickets, visa support, and temporary housing will be provided
・Japan-based students (outside Tokyo): Temporary housing will be provided
FINAL APPLICATION DUE DATES (all dates are in JST)
Start date: June 1, 2026 (Monday)
・Tokyo-based Japanese students: March 20, 2026 (Friday)
・Overseas-based Japanese students, Overseas-based PR holders, or Japan-based students requiring accommodation in Tokyo: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
・Japan-based international students: February 19, 2026 (Thursday)
・International students without a Japanese work permit: February 2, 2026 (Monday)
Start date: August 3, 2026 (Monday)
・Tokyo-based Japanese students: May 22, 2026 (Friday)
・Overseas-based Japanese students, Overseas-based PR holders, or Japan-based students requiring accommodation in Tokyo: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
・Japan-based international students: April 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
・International students without a Japan work permit: April 6, 2026 (Monday)
※Please apply as soon as possible as positions may close before the final application due dates. Visa-supported or student visa applicants require a minimum of 2.5 months for processing.
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TEAM
Woven by Toyota develops, implements, and scales human-centered automated driving solutions for personal and commercial use. Our team is responsible for developing perception technologies and its production software for the AD/ADAS system. To realize a fully reliable and highly functional system, we are tackling complex real-world problems utilizing large scale data, machine learning algorithms, and a variety of perception technologies.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The ideal candidate is self-motivated to find solutions to complex real-world problems, and makes an impact while contributing to a cross-functional team. You will combine cutting-edge technologies with robust safety standards while also considering cost efficiency. Also, you have patience to tackle the processes required for production development and approach them by asking “What can I do for you?” with a “Giver” mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Improve LLM prompts for resolving coding standard violations (MISRA / CERT, etc.) in automotive software
Fine-tune and evaluate LLMs specialized for coding standard violation fixing tasks
Improve Coding Agent Tools (AI agents) that automate the resolution of coding standard violations
Build evaluation pipelines for LLM outputs, including error pattern analysis and continuous improvement cycles
Validate and improve LLM behavior when integrated into real CI pipelines and development workflows
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent knowledge and demonstrated ability)
Programming experience in Python
Experience designing prompts and building applications using LLMs (e.g., GPT-family, Claude-family models)
Basic knowledge of collaborative software development using Git
Ability to read, understand, and discuss technical documentation in English
NICE TO HAVES
Experience with LLM fine-tuning, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and model evaluation
Experience designing and implementing AI agents (tool-calling, workflow-based agents, etc.)
Experience using LLMs in CI environments (e.g., GitHub Actions)
Experience building development or experimentation environments using Docker
Knowledge of or strong interest in C/C++, embedded software, static analysis, and coding standards
Interest in security, safety-critical systems, or high-reliability software domains
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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
INTERNSHIP STRUCTURED WITH YOUR GROWTH IN MIND
・Meaningful Projects that contribute toward your team’s goals and have an impact on our success
・Committed Mentors aligned for each intern for guidance, and managers to support you throughout the internship
・Structured Midpoint Evaluations that share real feedback on how you are growing both technically and professionally
・Professional Development and Fun Events to ensure you are learning and enjoying the summer
・Final Project Presentations that showcase your excellent work to our Woven by Toyota community
・Our interns enjoy many benefits, perks, and housing assistance for the duration of the internship
・As your internship wraps up, you will be considered for a return offer* as a full time employee, to start when you graduate
・*Return offers are limited to candidates who graduate by the end of March 2028, which is an eligibility requirement. If the graduation date is extended beyond this timeframe, the return offer becomes invalid.
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.
