Overview

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.

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Automated Design System Senior Engineer.

We’re seeking an innovative, hands-on control systems engineer with a passion for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automotive technology.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager of IVS, the person in this role will support the IVS department's objective.

What you’ll be doing

Control Systems Engineering:

• Design, implement, and optimize control algorithms using C/C++ for advanced ADAS features.

• Utilize an iterative process to rigorously calibrate and tune these control systems through Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and in-vehicle testing to ensure robust real-world performance.

Requirements & Documentation:

• Develop and maintain detailed system and functional requirements, along with comprehensive software specifications, to guide ADAS integration into vehicle platforms and facilitate testing.

• Produce clear engineering documentation and published specifications for development, ensuring alignment with project goals, regulatory standards, and internal processes.

Innovation & Performance Enhancement:

• Develop data-driven proposals for new ADS and ADAS features and support these innovations with comprehensive software implementations.

• Continuously enhance system performance through agile, iterative processes that incorporate data analysis, predictive simulation, bench testing, and in-vehicle validation.

Simulation & Automated Testing:

• Develop and maintain simulation environments (HIL/SIL) integrated with automated testing tools.

• Analyze quantitative data to monitor performance indicators and support data-driven decision-making.

Hands-on Vehicle Testing:

• Drive prototype vehicles in simulated settings, on closed tracks, and on public roads to validate system performance and safety.

Project Management & Collaboration:

• Plan, execute, and monitor project timelines to ensure goal achievement.

• Engage with stakeholders—including executive leadership and international teams (e.g., Japanese counterparts)—to align global activities and drive consensus building.

Customer-Driven Innovation:

• Identify customer needs through data-driven assessments of technology, market, and social trends.

• Propose and develop innovative ADAS features tailored for North American markets and facilitate their integration into vehicle platforms, including the creation of detailed engineering specifications for vendors.

Process Improvement & Mentorship:

• Identify gaps in current processes and implement sustainable, standardized improvements.

• Mentor junior team members in best practices for software engineering and ADAS development.

Prototyping & Demonstrations:

• Operate prototype test vehicles (with necessary driver certifications) and present project status and demonstrations to stakeholders ranging from Tier 2 suppliers to upper management.

What you bring

Essential Education & Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in control systems engineering, including linear/non-linear control, state-space analysis, and robustness/stability evaluations.

Automotive & Safety Experience

• Professional experience applying automotive safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) to the design, development, and validation of control systems, including hands-on production experience from prototype to full-scale implementation.

• OEM vehicle development experience in design and/or evaluation.

• Proven ability to negotiate engineering concepts and design proposals with Japanese-based automotive companies and Tier 1 suppliers.

Software Development & Testing

• Extensive experience in developing, testing, validating, and verifying embedded software for automotive production applications using C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent.

• Proven capability in coaching team members on best practices for code development following MISRA and CERT-C standards to ensure software quality.

• Experience with continuous integration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps Pipelines).

• Proficiency with CAN (Controller Area Network) tools and troubleshooting.

Problem Solving & Leadership

• Strong background in rapid problem investigation, root-cause analysis, and stakeholder negotiations.

• Ability to lead the evaluation of automated vehicle systems, including conducting quantitative performance comparisons against benchmark competitors.

• Demonstrated leadership in guiding cross-functional teams through all phases of embedded software development—from requirements gathering to deployment—with a focus on effective communication, mentoring, and process improvements.

• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills, adept at managing priorities, aligning technical and business goals, and fostering collaboration.

• Clear and concise presentation skills, both written and oral, tailored for international audiences.

Added bonus if you have

Advanced Education & Specialized Expertise

• Master’s/PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Experience in electronics hardware development and vehicle integration.

Field Experience & Additional Capabilities

• Experience supporting vehicle evaluations on proving grounds or on public roads.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Electronics system development

  • Electronic control systems

  • Path planning

  • HMI development

  • Vehicle dynamics

ADS/ADAS & Passion for Innovation

• Experience in ADS technologies such as mapping, localization, path planning.

• Passion for and experience with automated vehicles or robotics.

• Experience in developing or evaluating ADS technologies such as mapping, localization, path planning.

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

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs

• 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

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Flexible spending accounts

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. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.