Software Engineer, ML/AI product

About Woven by ToyotaWoven 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.
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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.
For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FORWe are looking for experienced software engineer, to develop AI products utilizing a variety of data, including demographic data, psychographic data, photos, essays, etc. 
Our daily tasks include the enhancement and development of machine learning models, proof of concepts (POC), system design and integration, and building service pipelines such as inference APIs. Skills in modern software development and solid experiences in developing real-time systems are essential.
This position reports to the function leader and offers a hybrid work arrangement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct proof of concepts (PoC), development, implementation, and maintenance of human simulation AI
• Develop machine learning products and services (including model building, validation, and deployment)
• Analyze client requirements and provide optimal solutions
• Make technical judgment in working with cross-functional teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Over 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Proven experience in developing high-quality, production-level solutions using machine learning (e.g. recommendations, sales forecasting, AI assistant bots, etc.)
• Experience in system architecture and infrastructure design on Cloud i.e. AWS services, EKS, etc.
• Business level skills of English and Japanese

NICE TO HAVES

• Extensive experience with machine learning and frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, computer vision libraries, natural language processing libraries, etc.)
• Higher motivation for catching up with the latest technologies
• Experience in multi modal ML/data processing (e.g. natural language, visual, audio, behavioral data, etc.)

=========================================================================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.