Matching Algorithm, Software Engineer, Mobility Future

About Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.
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TEAMToyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.
We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.
We will contribute to people's happiness by extending the possibilities of mobility. In this age of driver shortage, worker shortage, energy shortage, and other resource shortages, there is more that can be done by making mobility more automated, more versatile, and more efficient. Our team will create a platform for various types of mobility to connect, complement each other, and become an ecosystem that contributes to society.
The Product Management team will lead the development of our products. You will manage that team and report to a higher manager in your department.
For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are looking for passionate, experienced Software Engineer who share our vision of the possibilities of mobility. You will lead the creation of a large scale platform that will create an ecosystem with many colleagues. If you want to tackle the challenge of developing innovative services and expanding the possibilities of mobility on a large scale, which have been conceived but not yet realized by anyone, let's make history together.
RESPONSIBILITIES・Work with partners and Toyota related MaaS services to formulate the matching algorithm specifications using machine learning for the mobility service controller・Work with software engineers to define functions specifications, interfaces etc.・Write code related to matching algorithms and supporting coding engineers・Analyze and manage requirements and resolve conflicting requirements・Perform software document, code and test reports reviews・Build and promote a process continuously to improve specification documents and code・Collaborative, inclusive and respectful of each team member
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS・5+ years work experience of development AI research / service projects・Work experience in developing matching algorithms using rule-based and machine learning・Strong experience of machine learning and the framework (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)・High motivation for catching up with cutting edge technologies・Business-level Japanese language skills, conversational English or above and work experience at a Japanese company
NICE TO HAVES・Experience in Business/System developing  related to mobility services・Both agile and waterfall development experiences・Experience in processes ranging from high level architecture definition to operations ・Outstanding performance in data science competitions such as Kaggle・In addition, it is desirable to have specialized knowledge, experience, or achievements in various data / numerical calculation and analysis methods as shown in the examples below. ・Mathematical optimization ・High-dimensional data / big data processing ・Natural language processing
=========================================================================Important Points・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.
WHAT WE OFFER・Competitive Salary - Based on experience・Work Hours - Flexible working time・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 Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance・Housing Allowance・Retirement Benefits・Rental Cars Support・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)
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.