Software Engineer, Generative AI Engineering (Internship)

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.
MAKE A BIG IMPACT TOGETHER Are you ready to make a difference towards mobility for all? Woven by Toyota internships may be the place for you. In this internship program, you will participate in one meaningful project that impacts our future key results, and work with our colleagues as one team. Our world-class engineers will be your mentors, supporting you in order to provide you with a fruitful experience. We look forward to hearing from engineering students who have a strong passion to make people’s lives better and happier, and to create products that innovate the world through technology!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS・Currently pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree with an expected graduation through to the end of March 2027 ※Must be in school until the end of internship program・Must be available for a 3-month on-site internship in 2025・Have no more than 24 months of professional full-time work experience in the technology field (excluding internships, research and/or teaching assistant roles, and military experience)・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan) who require visa support must meet one of the following requirements:　　・The internship program is part of your education and essential for your graduation　　・This internship allows you to receive some credit(s) for your education program　　・Have Bachelor degree at the time of application
WORKING CONDITIONS・Start Date: June 1, 2025,  August 1, 2025・Internship Duration: 3 months ・Expected work hours: 5 days (40 hours/week), depending on visa and class scheduling, some flexibility for shorter hours may be available・Salary Type: Hourly wage・Work Location: Nihombashi (Head office)・Others: 　　・The program is expected to be onsite　　・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan): Air tickets, visa support, and temporary housing will be provided　　・Local Students (Outside of Tokyo): Temporarily housing will be provided
FINAL APPLICATION DUEStart date: June 1, 2025・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan): January 19, 2025 JST 23:59・Local Students (Including non-Japanese Based in Japan): March 23, 2025 JST 23:59
Start date: August 1, 2025・Overseas Students (Based outside of Japan): February 21, 2025 JST 23:59・Local Students (Including non-Japanese based in Japan): May 18, 2025 JST 23:59※Please note that the position may be closed prior to the final application due date. Please apply as soon as possible.
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TEAMThe Generative AI Engineering team builds Generative AI based solutions that improves the productivity of users within the Toyota Group companies.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seking an engineering intern with a passion for GenAI-based solutions. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our team in finding and prototyping innovative solutions using large language models (LLMs). You will gain hands-on experience in developing these solutions into functional and user-friendly web-based chat applications. Additionally, you will assist in the deployment of these applications onto enterprise platforms, gaining valuable insight into agentic workflows.
GenAIベースのソリューションにに高い関心をお持ちのエンジニアリングインターンを募集しています。インターンとして、チームと協力し、大規模言語モデル（LLM）を活用した革新的なソリューションの探求とプロトタイピングに取り組む機会があります。これらのソリューションを機能的で使いやすいウェブベースのチャットアプリケーションとして開発する実践的な経験を積むことができます。さらに、これらのアプリケーションをエンタープライズプラットフォーム上に展開する作業を支援し、エージェントワークフローについての貴重な経験を得ることができます。

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop web-based LLM-based applications including work on frontend (20%), backend (60%) and DevOps (20%)
• Test and utilize modern LLM-based concepts such as chains, agents, entity memory, and prompt engineering
• Integrate existing systems to add amazing natural language-based user experiences
• This is a hybrid role requiring your presence onsite 3 days per week, where you will report to the group Engineering Manager
• LLM ベースのウェブアプリケーションを開発します。フロントエンド（20%）、バックエンド（60%）、および DevOps（20%）に関する作業を含みます
• LLMに基づく最新の各種コンセプト（チェーン、エージェント、エンティティメモリ、プロンプトエンジニアリングなど）をテストし、活用します
• 既存のシステムを統合し、自然言語ベースの素晴らしいユーザーエクスペリエンスを提供します
• このハイブリッド型の役割では、週3日オンサイトで勤務し、グループエンジニアリングマネージャーの直属となりレポートしていただきます

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Used or built applications powered by LLMs
• Experience with LangChain or similar LLM workflow frameworks; in particular building multi prompt workflows
• Experience as full-stack developer using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building stateful web applications using technologies such as React, Fast API, DynamoDB, Postgres, WebSockets, Server Side Events
• LLM を活用したアプリケーションの使用または構築経験
• LangChain や類似の LLM ワークフレームワークの使用経験、特にマルチプロンプトワークフローの構築経験
• Python および JavaScript/TypeScript を使用したフルスタック開発の経験
• React、Fast API、DynamoDB、Postgres、WebSockets、Server Side Events などを利用してステートフルなウェブアプリケーションを構築した経験

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience designing prompts using known and experimental prompt engineering techniques
• Machine learning knowledge especially in NLP or Transformer models
• Experience with OpenAI API, GCP Vertex or similar
• Experience deploying applications to production environments including the ability to manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, AWS resources, and Kubernetes resources
• 既存および実験的なプロンプトエンジニアリング技術を用いたプロンプト設計の経験
• NLP や Transformer モデルに関する機械学習の知識
• OpenAI API、GCP Vertex、または類似のサービスの使用経験
• CI/CD パイプライン、インフラストラクチャコード、AWS リソース、および Kubernetes リソースの管理を含む本番環境へのアプリケーション展開経験

All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
=========================================================================INTERNSHIP STRUCTURED WITH YOUR GROWTH IN YOUR MIND・Meaningful Projects that contribute toward your team’s goals and have an impact on our success・Committed Mentors aligned for each intern for guidance and managers to support you throughout the internship・Structured Midpoint Evaluations that share real feedback on how you are growing both technically and professionally・Professional Development and Fun Events to ensure you are learning and enjoying the summer・Final Project Presentations that showcase your excellent work to our Woven by Toyota community・Our interns enjoy many benefits, perks, and housing assistance for the duration of the internship・As your internship wraps up, you will be considered for a return offer as a full time employee, to start when you graduate
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