Senior Engineering Manager

Toyota North America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle program discount

Job summary

Toyota North America seeks a Senior Engineering Manager (Software Engineering Lead) to design end-to-end architecture for financial services applications. You will guide cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and drive secure, scalable cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Part of a collaborative, innovative environment with a focus on engineering excellence, mentoring, and continuous learning. Requires leadership experience and a passion for high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering and architecture.
• 3+ years in system and application design.
• Experience delivering multi-region cloud-native solutions on AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design discussions across system components, including APIs, databases, caching, messaging, resilience, and observability.
• Partner with product leaders and cross-functional teams to define end-to-end architecture for applications across the financial services portfolio.
• Evaluate technical trade-offs and drive decisions toward scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and introduce new software patterns, tools, and frameworks through proof-of-concepts, and help teams adopt them.
• Lead engineering strategy for AWS-based solutions and stay current with cloud technologies.
• Define strategies for cloud-based data lake and processing frameworks supporting real-time processing and reporting.
• Architect cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern engineering practices.
• Embed security, compliance, and DevSecOps principles from design to deployment.
• Create and maintain technical diagrams and reusable standards for consistency.
• Provide technical mentorship and grow engineering talent with regular feedback.
• Build high-performing teams by setting goals and fostering inclusion and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud architecture

Communication

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Spring Boot

Java

JavaScript

EKS/ECS

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Overview

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota’s vision to move people beyond what’s possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

This position is based in Plano, TX.

Who We’re Looking For

The TFS Banking and Commercial Lending team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineering Manager (Software Engineering Lead) to join. The Senior Engineering Manager will collaborate with product owners and technical teams to design end-to-end architecture for applications across our financial services portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Senior Engineering Manager will be responsible for

• Lead architecture and design discussions across system components, including APIs, databases, caching, messaging, resilience, and observability, while guiding engineering teams toward high-quality technical outcomes.
• Partner with product leaders, technical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define end-to-end architecture for applications across the financial services portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities and organizational strategy.
• Evaluate technical trade-offs and drive decisions toward scalable, maintainable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that support long-term business goals.
• Identify, assess, and introduce new software patterns, tools, and frameworks through proof-of-concepts, while helping teams adopt proven approaches effectively.
• Lead engineering strategy for AWS-based solutions and stay current with emerging cloud technologies, translating advancements into practical team-level and portfolio-level improvements.
• Define strategies and best practices for cloud-based data lake and processing frameworks that support real-time and near real-time ingestion, processing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Architect cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern engineering practices, including declarative infrastructure, serverless workflows, and cloud-native compute solutions.
• Ensure security, compliance, and DevSecOps principles are embedded into architecture and delivery practices from design through deployment.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and reusable standards to support consistency, alignment, and knowledge transfer across teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to engineers, while building a culture of innovation, continuous learning, accountability, and engineering excellence.
• Manage, develop, and grow engineering talent through regular feedback, performance management, career development planning, and support for succession planning.
• Build and lead high-performing teams by setting clear goals, removing impediments, encouraging collaboration, and fostering an inclusive and engaged team culture.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technical direction, team priorities, and delivery plans with organizational vision and business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, including 3+ years in system and application design, with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Java, and/or JavaScript.
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering large-scale, multi-region cloud-native solutions, preferably on AWS, including event-driven and streaming architectures, container platforms such as EKS and ECS, and related cloud services.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and decisions; proven experience leading engineering teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Adaptable, mission-driven leader who thrives in dynamic environments, values collaboration, and is willing to support off-hours incident response when necessary.

Added Bonus If You Have

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification (strongly preferred).
• Finance domain business processes automation experiences.

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities.

A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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