Senior Engineering Manager, Tools Engineering

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

Arene’s goal is to open vehicle programming to everyone by simplifying vehicle software development and increasing deployment frequency without compromising safety and security. This will create a whole new market of vehicle application developers who, through software, integrate a vehicle into our daily lives in novel ways. Arene aims to significantly improve how vehicles are designed and developed, and we’re working closely with Toyota to realize this goal in its next-generation vehicles.

The Arene Tools Engineering team’s mission is to streamline software delivery and enhance operational speed in the automotive industry by developing innovative test, emulation, and simulation systems. We aim to facilitate quicker software releases and elevate the overall quality of automotive solutions, maintaining an uncompromised commitment to safety. With the Tools Engineering department, the Test Rigs team delivers vehicle computer hardware emulation and simulation environments, or "virtual vehicles," to facilitate the "shift-left" approach in software development. This supports automotive software engineers' technical requirements in collaboration with hardware and software suppliers.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Test Rigs engineering team, which is eager to develop a cutting-edge automotive software development and testing platform. We believe this key component of the Arene platform will revolutionize vehicle development and manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for technology and excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Our team focuses on creating tools and systems using advanced software techniques, and we require an engineering leader who is adept at constructing robust software systems to address complex, large-scale challenges. Additionally, this team is responsible for developing custom hardware for interfacing with vehicle networks and ECUs, bridging the gap between Hardware-in-the-Loop (HILS) and Software-in-the-Loop (SILS) environments. The expected result is a common test and verification infrastructure that can be executed seamlessly across multiple types of environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, grow, and retain top talent in engineering.
• Enable and empower engineers to focus on engineering tasks effectively.
• Deliver the product according to agreed requirements, budget, quality, and schedule.
• Collaborate with product and system engineering teams to agree on delivery schedules and quality criteria.
• Provide technical mentorship to the team alongside technical leadership.
• Participate in strategic activities aimed at executing the global vision of Arene.
• Apply and refine engineering processes and policies to enhance team performance.
• Act as a technical leader and partner with the management team to contribute to the Arene mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or higher is a plus.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with responsibility for multiple teams or departments.
• At least 10+ years of experience delivering complex software products/services using modern development practices.
• Expertise in at least one programming language (C++, Rust, Python, GoLang).
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with global, cross-functional teams, including product, system engineering, and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software systems for automated test environments (SIL, HIL), including simulation and emulation
• Experience with embedded software for robotics, automotive, or related industries
• Experience with hardware design and development (digital electronics, PCB design)
• Knowledge or experience with interfaces and protocols used in automotive systems (CAN, Ethernet, SERDES)
• Knowledge or experience with safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and security (ISO 21434) standards.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Japanese.

For positions based in Palo Alto, CA, the base pay for this position ranges from $161,000- $264,500 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

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.

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