Backend Software Engineer, Robot Platform

Jobs / Backend Software Engineer, Robot Platform Software Backend Software Engineer, Robot Platform Software Woven by Toyota Tokyo | Hybrid EngineeringSoftware Engineer Apply Language EN: Business JP: Business Salary Unavailable See Salary Ranges Employment Type Full time Job Description TEAM Toyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all. We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city. As the Robot Platform team, we're expanding the concept of mobility beyond vehicles, building human-centric robots that work alongside people in everyday life. By co-creating an integrated robotic platform with Woven City's Weavers and Inventors, we develop robots people resonate with that grow smarter with every use, freeing people from tedious tasks and expanding human potential. Our ambition is to make Woven City a robot product factory, combining SW/HW platforms, AI, city infrastructure, and mass production. For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/ WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated backend software engineer to join us in building the Robot Platform's products and services. As we deploy and operate production systems in Woven City, we are also constantly exploring new ways to bring human-centric robots into everyday life. We need a talented engineer who can help us maintain a reliable production environment while evolving our platform toward future applications. We strive to maintain a safe working environment where everyone's opinion is valued and can contribute ideas to the products and development processes. Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and deploy high quality and reliable backend services for the Robot PlatformContinuously improve test quality and coverage, as well as CI/CD pipelines and monitoring stackCollaborate with hardware, firmware, frontend, and business teams to improve overall system design and contribute to the evolution of robotic products and servicesMonitor deployed services, diagnose issues, and coordinate with the Woven City on-site operations teamAs necessary, travel to Woven City to perform on-site troubleshooting and maintenance Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience5+ years of hands-on experience developing backend software, including object-oriented design, debugging, testing and use of version control systems and CI/CDProficiency and hands-on experience with Java using modern tooling (E.g. Gradle, Maven, Spring Boot)Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural and diverse workplace environmentStrong sense of ownership and initiative, ability to learn new technologies quickly in a dynamic environmentBusiness-level written and spoken English NICE TO HAVES Familiarity with data communication protocols like AMQP/MQTT and message brokers like RabbitMQExperience developing/deploying containerized applications using Docker or PodmanExperience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry and GrafanaUnderstanding of DevOps development methodology, including building, testing, documentation, and monitoringAbility to write simple frontend code using modern Javascript frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript)Business-level written and spoken Japanese About The Company 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. 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 versionWe 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. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Salary - Based on experienceWork Hours - Flexible working timePaid 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 companyJapanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insuranceHousing AllowanceRetirement BenefitsRental Cars SupportIn-house Training Program (software study/language study) 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. Apply Browse Jobs by Role Design Jobs Design Design Director Digital Artist Graphic Design Illustration Motion Graphics Product Design Service Design UI Design UX Design UX Research UX Writing Visual Design Video Web Design Engineering Jobs Android Engineer iOS Engineer Front End Developer Back End Developer Full Stack Developer QA Engineer Product Jobs Product Design Product Management Marketing Brand Manager Copywriting Marketing Social Media Operations Account Executive Project Coordinator Project Manager Data Jobs Data Analyst Data Scientist Machine Learning Other Gaming Jobs Volunteer Jobs Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and deploy high quality and reliable backend services for the Robot PlatformContinuously improve test quality and coverage, as well as CI/CD pipelines and monitoring stackCollaborate with hardware, firmware, frontend, and business teams to improve overall system design and contribute to the evolution of robotic products and servicesMonitor deployed services, diagnose issues, and coordinate with the Woven City on-site operations teamAs necessary, travel to Woven City to perform on-site troubleshooting and maintenance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience5+ years of hands-on experience developing backend software, including object-oriented design, debugging, testing and use of version control systems and CI/CDProficiency and hands-on experience with Java using modern tooling (E.g. Gradle, Maven, Spring Boot)Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural and diverse workplace environmentStrong sense of ownership and initiative, ability to learn new technologies quickly in a dynamic environmentBusiness-level written and spoken English NICE TO HAVES Familiarity with data communication protocols like AMQP/MQTT and message brokers like RabbitMQExperience developing/deploying containerized applications using Docker or PodmanExperience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry and GrafanaUnderstanding of DevOps development methodology, including building, testing, documentation, and monitoringAbility to write simple frontend code using modern Javascript frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript)Business-level written and spoken Japanese About The Company 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. 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 versionWe 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. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive Salary - Based on experienceWork Hours - Flexible working timePaid 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 companyJapanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insuranceHousing AllowanceRetirement BenefitsRental Cars SupportIn-house Training Program (software study/language study) 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. Browse Jobs by Role Design Jobs Design Design Director Digital Artist Graphic Design Illustration Motion Graphics Product Design Service Design UI Design UX Design UX Research UX Writing Visual Design Video Web Design Engineering Jobs Android Engineer iOS Engineer Front End Developer Back End Developer Full Stack Developer QA Engineer Product Jobs Product Design Product Management Marketing Brand Manager Copywriting Marketing Social Media Operations Account Executive Project Coordinator Project Manager Data Jobs Data Analyst Data Scientist Machine Learning Other Gaming Jobs Volunteer Jobs