Motion Planning Engineer, AD/ADAS

About Woven by Toyota Woven by Toyota contributes to Toyota's transformation into a mobility company once in a hundred years. Inspired by our history of continuing to invent "for someone other than ourselves," our mission is to expand the definition of mobility, extend the ways mobility contributes to society, and continue to challenge the common sense of mobility through innovation that considers people.

We operate around four main pillars: AD/ADAS (Autonomous Driving/Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology, Arene, a vehicle software production platform for SDV (Software Defined Vehicle); Woven City, a mobility test course; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure that supports our collaborative foundation. Additionally, essential business functions support the implementation of these teams, working together toward the realization of a "zero accident society" and the "mass production of happiness."

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About the Team Woven by Toyota's AD/ADAS organization uses a data-driven approach and efficient architecture to advance algorithm development for next-generation autonomous driving and ADAS active safety systems. We are looking for system-oriented engineers with AD/ADAS experience who can apply motion planning algorithms by utilizing information from sensors and maps. We welcome individuals who are eager to develop world-class autonomous driving functions and are passionate about improving the lives of millions through safety and mobility.

Requirements As a Motion Planning Engineer, you should have technical expertise in at least one of the following areas:

Path planning utilizing sensor or map information

Vehicle motion control (longitudinal and lateral)

Data-driven planning using machine learning

Experience implementing these technologies in ADAS systems, robotics, or autonomous driving is highly welcome.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams such as Perception, Control, Simulation, Infrastructure, and Tooling to build integrated solutions and enhance the safety and reliability of system-level functions and performance in AD/ADAS.
• Develop functions such as lane keeping, speed management, lane changes, and lane planning.
• Understand and practice software practices that produce highly maintainable code, including simulation, CI, code review, HIL testing, and vehicle testing.
• Act as a member of a team responsible for everything from advanced research to product development.
• Work under an Engineering Manager, coming into the office 3 days a week based on our hybrid work system.

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.
• 3+ years of experience in software development using C++ on GitHub and utilizing support tools for software quality assurance.
• Business-level English proficiency (oral and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of embedded software implementation and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience in data-driven development.
• Experience in developing AD/ADAS mass-production products.
• Knowledge of control engineering (PID, LQR, MPC).
• Experience using agile software management tools.

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• Generally, all interviews are conducted via Google Meet.
• Currently, job postings are listed in both English and Japanese. Please apply to only one of them.
• When applying, we request that you submit an English resume if possible. Please note that if you submit a Japanese resume for any reason, we may request an English resume during the selection process depending on the position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with industry standards based on experience.
• Working hours: Flexible working hours.
• Annual paid leave: 20 days per year (number of days in the first year varies depending on the month of joining).
• Sick leave: 6 days per year (number of days in the first year varies depending on the month of joining).
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other days designated by the company.
• Social insurance: Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, employment insurance, nursing care insurance.
• Housing allowance.
• Retirement benefit system.
• Rental car support.
• Internal training programs (software learning, language learning).

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