Woven by Toyota, Palo Alto, CA +1
Woven by Toyota's Automated Driving organization is developing the core algorithms for safe and robust driving of complex and uncertain real-world environments and the data flywheel that powers rapid iteration. Our teams are contributing to next-generation autonomy and Automated Driving active safety systems through core algorithms, data-driven approaches, and efficient architectures.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are seeking a head engineer to work hand-in-hand with the Head of Automated Driving. This role is pivotal in solving deep technical challenges, driving technical alignment across teams, and harmonizing the ML stack with the data flywheel to accelerate the vision of zero accidents.
You will amplify the Head of Automated Driving, steering engineering teams toward a unified technical direction, supporting cross-functional problem-solving, and ensuring technical rigor at every stage. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in autonomy, robotics, and data-driven application development. Autonomy, robotics, and data-driven application development. Proven leadership and communication skills are critical for this role.
We are looking for someone who can mentor tech leads, influence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including TMC, in identifying deep technical challenges, developing solutions, and executing on the delivery of our autonomy mission.
For positions based in Palo Alto, CA; the base pay ranges from $189,000 to $310,500 per year.
Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.
We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.
・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
・A rewarding 401k program
・Flexible vacation policy
・Family planning and care benefits
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Woven 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.
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
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