Senior Software Engineer, AD/ADAS, Vehicle Platform

Woven by Toyota; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k matching

Flexible vacation

Family planning benefits

Job summary

Woven by Toyota is seeking a strong software and systems generalist with embedded, robotics, or automotive experience to join the AD/ADAS vehicle platform team in Palo Alto. You will architect, implement, and test features, influence roadmaps, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.

The role emphasizes working with Linux/QNX, real-time systems, and hardware interfaces (Ethernet/CAN) across the software stack to deliver safe, robust software for mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of shipping software to production in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar domains.
• Ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams with high-level direction.
• Strong C++ and Python programming skills.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent understanding of embedded software and systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics) and interfaces (Ethernet, CAN).
• Experience with system software development (drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX.
• Generalist attitude with ability to dive deep fast and learn continuously.
• Ability to evaluate approaches and make tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, test, and integrate features into the AD/ADAS vehicle platform.
• Set up or adapt build flows and tooling.
• Work hands-on in a fast-paced environment on software closely connected to OS, compute hardware, sensors and vehicles.
• Dive-in and learn across the tech stack to develop sound, extensible, safe solutions.
• Set the roadmap by coordinating with Hardware, Systems Integration, and ADAS teams; influence decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best software practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Debugging

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux

QNX

CAN

Ethernet

Job description

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.

TEAM

The Automated Driving and ADAS group is developing a scalable, data-driven approach to autonomous and assisted driving. Our advanced vehicle architectures consist of a sophisticated network of sensors and embedded high-performance computers. The Vehicle Software Platform team focuses on developing robust, sophisticated software platforms and tooling that underpin the functionality of modern vehicles. This includes base system software, sensor integration, vehicle integration, middleware such as scheduling, logging, and replay, and inter-ECU communication.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

For this position, we are looking for a candidate with a strong software and systems generalist with a background in embedded, robotics, or automotive systems and the ability to work hands‑on in a fast-paced, collaborative, and intercultural environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the extended team to architect, design, implement, test, and integrate features into the AD/ADAS vehicle platform.
• Set up or adapt build flows, and other relevant tooling.
• Be excited about working hands‑on in a fast‑paced environment on software closely connected to operating systems, compute hardware, sensors, and vehicles.
• Be ready to dive‑in and learn across the technology stack and leverage experience to develop solutions with sound design principles, extensibility, and safety in mind.
• Set the roadmap by working with Hardware, Systems Integration, and ADAS application teams and influence strategic decisions within and outside the team.
• Be a self‑driven leader, support best software practices, and mentor junior engineers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven track record of shipping software to production in our or a nearby domain (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics)
• Ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams, and navigate technical ambiguity with only high‑level direction.
• Strong C++ and Python programming skills.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent understanding of embedded software and systems (automotive, aerospace, robotics, etc.) and related interfaces (Ethernet, CAN, etc.)
• Experience with system software development (e.g. drivers, filesystems, sockets) on Linux and/or QNX
• Generalist attitude with proven ability to dive deep fast and willingness to learn continuously.
• Ability to evaluate approaches and make correct tradeoffs

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with automotive or robotics middleware and SDKs such as ROS, AutoSAR AP, or Android
• Experience with sensor integration (e.g., camera, lidar, radar)
• Experience with automotive software, ideally for ADAS
• Insight into real-time, distributed, and parallel computing
• Experience with ISO-26262, Autosar CP/AP, or other safety standards

For positions based in Palo Alto, CA, the base pay ranges from $140,000 - $230,000 a year.

Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
• A rewarding 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy
• Family planning and care benefits

Our Commitment

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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