Woven Planet is building mobility for a safer, happier and sustainable world. A subsidiary of Toyota, Woven Planet innovates and invests in new technologies, software, and business models that transform how we live, work and move. With a focus on automated driving, smart cities, robotics and more, we build on Toyota's legacy of trust and safety to deliver mobility solutions for all.
For nearly a century, Toyota has been delivering products and services that improve lives. Automation that originated to increase the efficiency of daily activities has evolved into the safe, reliable, connected automobiles we enjoy and depend on today. Now, we are looking to the next 100 years and to extending that dream for a better life for all people from cars to smart cities.
Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. The complementary strengths enable us to optimize safety, advance clean energy and elevate well-being. We envision a human-centered future where world-class technology solutions expand global access to mobility, amplify the capabilities of drivers, and empower humanity to thrive.
TEAM
Our vision is to achieve zero accidents and peace of mind for mobility by predicting the behavior of surrounding objects (e.g. pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, etc) and the ego-vehicle based on the state of the art technologies.
Our mission is to create world-class software and build the safest car in the world by realizing the most accurate and powerful prediction technologies for active safety systems (Guardian) and automated driving systems (Chauffeur).
We will build prediction technologies through an agile and data-driven approach, by leveraging the diverse and immense real-world data collected from customers and fleet vehicles in the market.
As a ML engineer on the Scene Understanding and Prediction team, you will develop cutting-edge technologies for our prediction stack that will be deployed to millions of Toyota users worldwide.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You have a big ambition to make the safest car in the world to save more lives and provide peace of mind for mobility.
You are a versatile engineer who can work on all stages of development from proof of concept to production, and familiar with data-driven approaches.
You are self-motivated to find solutions to complex real-world problems, and make an impact while contributing to a cross-functional team. You will combine cutting-edge technologies with robust safety standards while also considering cost efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver potentially releasable increments of the prediction software verified by Continuous Integration, SILS, HILS, and the prototype vehicle tests in closed test track and public road at the end of each sprint, as a member of a Scrum Software Development team.
- Apply the state of the art technologies to the industry by conducting advanced proof-of-concept development. Collaborate with other entities such as Woven Planet North America (WPNA), Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Toyota Research Institute (TRI), to facilitate the deployment of software as a serial product of Toyota Safety Sense / Toyota Teammate Advanced Drive.
- Be an evangelist of ML practices and share the mindset with those around you.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science or the equivalent in experience with evidence of exceptional ability
- 5+ years of software development experience using both C/C++ and Python
- 3+ years in product development or full development cycle of 1 product as ML engineer, preferably for robotics or automotive industry
- Professional experience with designing, training and evaluating deep learning models
- Business level proficiency in English in speaking/writing/reading
PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Experience in Real-Time Embedded / Automotive software development
- Experience in the Scrum framework of Agile development
- Experience in ADAS development, including making system requirements and architecture design, etc.
- Experience in prediction and/or perception algorithms
- Experience in CI/CD development
- Experience in Failsafe/FTA/FMEA/Functional Safety
- Business level proficiency in Japanese in speaking/writing/reading
If you are currently located outside of Japan we will set an interview over Google Hangout Meet or Skype.
WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on skills and 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 the 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:
[OUR COMMITMENT]
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・We pledge that any information we receive from candidates will be used ONLY for the purpose of hiring assessment.
