Motion Planning Engineer, AD/ADAS

Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City — our test course for advanced mobility — we’re bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society. 

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

TEAM

Woven by Toyota’s AD/ADAS organization is developing algorithms for next-generation autonomy and ADAS active safety systems, using data-driven approaches and efficient architecture. We are looking for a systems-minded engineer with experience in AD/ADAS to apply algorithms for motion planning by using information from sensors or maps. You will be excited to develop world-class autonomy features and passionate about improving the lives of millions through safety and mobility.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

As a Motion Planning Engineer, you are a technical expert in at least one area below:

- Path planning by using sensors or map information

- Vehicle motion control (longitudinal and lateral)

- Data-driven planning using machine learning

Those with experience implementing these technologies into ADAS systems, robotics, and automated driving are very welcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with teams such as Perception, Control, Simulation, Infrastructure, and Tooling to build unified solutions and realize safer and more secure system-level functionality and performance for AD/ADAS.
• Develop features such as lanekeeping, speed management, lane change, lane planning, and others
• Understand and fulfill the software practices that produce maintainable code, including simulation, continuous integration, code review, HIL testing, and in-vehicle testing
• You will be part of team which handles advanced research to product development
• You will come to the office 3 days per week per our hybrid work policy, and report to the planning system engineering manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Computer science, Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in path planning, vehicle control or ADAS
• 1+ years with C / C++ and familiarity with Python or other programming languages
• Working proficiency in English (verbal and written)

NICE TO HAVES:

• Knowledge of embedded software implementation, vehicle dynamics
• Experience in data-driven development
• Product development for production AD/ADAS
• Knowledge of control engineering (PID, LQR, MPC)
• Experience in HD maps
• Experience using Agile software management tools

All interviews will be arranged by Google Meet, unless otherwise required

WHAT WE OFFER

・Competitive Salary - Based on experience

・Work Hours - Flexible working time with NO core-hours

・Paid 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 company

・Japanese Social Security - all applicable (Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance)

・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment

・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

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