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
Our Driverless e-Palette team is dedicated to realizing Woven by Toyota's mission of "Mobility for All" by developing L4 autonomous vehicles equipped with cutting-edge sensor technology that can operate without human involvement. You will gain hands-on experience in vehicle development alongside a diverse and curious team of engineers passionate about transforming lives through MaaS (Mobility as a Service). This position offers an environment where you can not only grow technically but also feel the reward of contributing to the future of mobility society.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for interns who are passionate about transforming the future of mobility through autonomous driving technology and who can bring fresh perspectives and energy to the team. Through this internship, we seek individuals who proactively tackle everyday challenges, contribute to improving actual system performance and development processes, and value teamwork while bringing strong motivation to make an impact. As a member of Woven’s Driverless e-Palette team, we welcome those who have the curiosity to keep asking “Why?” and the courage to take on challenges without fear of failure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the support of a mentor, you will be responsible for the following tasks (percentages indicate the estimated time allocation):
・Develop & Implement (30%): Code tools to streamline the system integration process and scripts to analyze and visualize autonomous driving system evaluation data using Python or C++
・Execute & Verify (30%): Execute integration test plans using simulation environments or real vehicles to collect data confirming system functionality and performance meet specifications
・Analyze & Identify (30%): Analyze log data to identify root causes (debug) of complex issues arising from software-hardware interactions and propose solutions to the team
・Collaborate & Learn (10%): Participate in team meetings, create documentation, and dedicate time to learning the latest autonomous driving technologies and development methodologies (e.g., Agile)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Programming experience using Python or C++ (including coursework, research, or personal projects)
Basic knowledge of and strong interest in autonomous driving systems, robotics, or related real-time systems
Development experience in a Linux environment
Basic knowledge or experience in data analysis and visualization of evaluation results
Ability to approach complex problems logically and explore potential solutions
NICE TO HAVES
Communication skills to collaborate smoothly with team members and proactively ask questions when unsure
A self-driven attitude to learn and find solutions even when facing unfamiliar technical areas or complex challenges
Experience with team development using tools such as GitHub, JIRA, or Confluence
Knowledge or hands-on experience with various sensors (e.g., Lidar, Radar, Camera, IMU, GNSS)
Basic knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet)
Comfort reading technical documentation in English and communicating via chat tools
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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.
