Senior Software Engineer, Behavior Actuation

Woven by Toyota; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, wellness, dental and

Vision coverage

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) program

Job summary

Woven by Toyota is seeking a software engineer to contribute to the Behavior Actuation team, delivering production-quality C++ code for AD/ADAS systems. You will work from prototype to production, applying control theory, optimization, and machine learning while adhering to automotive software practices.

You will collaborate across AD and Control Engineers, diagnose systems-level issues via simulation and real-world data, and help improve tools and processes to scale reliability and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in modern C++ development and support tools for ensuring software quality.
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle control, automated driving, or robotics (academic lab counts).
• Working proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Write and review C++ code to implement and integrate control algorithms across development and production environments.
• Collaborate with Control Engineers to design and validate high quality software components in compute-constrained contexts.
• Design, implement, and validate failsafe software architectures.
• Mentor other AD engineers on software quality and maintainability.
• Lead by example by leveraging automation and lightweight processes.
• Document and communicate information, plans, and decisions across functions and levels.

Skills

Modern C++ development

Vehicle control / autonomous driving

English proficiency

Software quality tools

Motion control techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Robotics / Electrical Engineering / Control Systems

Tools

Bazel

GitHub CI/CD

LLVM/GCC toolchain

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 Behavior Actuation team develops state-of-the-art vehicle control and estimation algorithms from prototype to production in C++. We leverage control theory, optimization, and machine learning to design and implement real-time vehicle control solutions with measurable impact on autonomy performance. In this role, the candidate will work to deliver production quality code following best engineering practices for verification & validation in automotive compute environments and leverage systems-level thinking to negotiate the software design.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A software engineer with experience delivering code to a product and who is passionate about improving the lives of millions through AD/ADAS. Also:

• Exercises sound engineering judgement to balance near term productization needs and long term organizational direction
• Strongly collaborates within the team and across all of AD
• Excited to roll up your sleeves to investigate and root-cause systems-level AD issues using simulation and real world data
• Proactively works to improve existing tools and processes

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and review C++ code to implement and integrate control algorithms and related functionality across development and production environments
• Work with Control Engineers to design and validate high quality software components in compute-constrained contexts
• Design, implement, and validate failsafe software architectures
• Mentor other AD engineers on software quality and maintainability
• Lead by example by leveraging automation and effective lightweight processes
• Document and communicate information, plans, and decisions across function and levels

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in modern c++ development and support tools for ensuring software quality
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle control, automated driving, or robotics. Working in an academic lab counts for this.
• Working proficiency in English (verbal and written)

NICE TO HAVES

• Familiarity with Bazel-based build systems, GitHub CI/CD, and LLVM/GCC toolchain configuration.
• Knowledge of embedded software, tooling, and testing strategies for automotive
• Delivered FuSa compliant software or has working knowledge of ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR
• Experience with motion control such as PID, LQR, MPC, learning-based control, and vehicle dynamics.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.

• 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.
• Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.