About Woven by Toyota
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.
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TEAM
The Toyota Woven City is to be built at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Envisioned as a ‘living laboratory’, the Woven City will serve as a home to full-time residents and researchers who will be able to test and develop technologies such as robotics, personal mobility, smart homes and artificial intelligence in a real-world environment. Woven City will be ‘ever evolving’, incorporating various types of cutting edge technologies. However, the freedom to innovate must also be carefully balanced with its ‘human-centric’ nature; that is, it is expected to keep people safe and comfortable.
You will be a core member of the Technology Compliance team, a sub-function within the Engineering Hub. In close collaboration with the corporate IP department that sets the overall strategy, our team acts as the "first line," embedded directly with product developers. We partner with them day-to-day, ensuring their world-changing ideas can be deployed safely, securely, and effectively. We are not a simple gatekeeper; we are a strategic enabler for the entire Woven City project. This position reports directly to the Group Manager of the team and is crucial for accelerating our mission.
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Manager or Assistant Manager to join us in building and scaling our technology compliance strategy. A key near-term mission for this role will be to evolve and solidify our Open Source Software (OSS) compliance function, taking it from its foundational stage to a robust system for all of Woven City Management. While the immediate emphasis is on OSS, the role will also support our intellectual property activities, acting as a crucial interface and facilitator between our developers and the dedicated corporate IP team.
With this in mind, this unique role is ideal for a professional who is passionate about growth and can come from one of two key backgrounds:
A software development background, with a desire to dive deep into the world of OSS compliance and intellectual property to protect innovation.
An intellectual property background, with a passion for applying your skills in risk management and process building to the ever-evolving landscape of OSS.
We are looking for a hands-on partner who values execution and actively solves problems, rather than just discussing them. We especially value a "work smart" philosophy: a constant desire to automate routine tasks and improve processes, so that we can all focus on the most creative and impactful challenges. We want a partner who is excited to build with us, proactively identifying challenges, exploring new tools like Generative AI, and creating solutions that will shape the future of Woven City.
Furthermore, your role is not static. We are a team that values initiative, and we actively encourage and support you to expand your scope into other areas of technical compliance that you are passionate about, beyond just IP and OSS.
Beyond technical skills and experience, we are looking for a colleague who demonstrates compassion and respect for others, prioritizes teamwork to find the best solutions, and is open-minded and motivated to grow from feedback. We believe that true team growth comes from individuals who not only acquire new skills but also proactively share their knowledge with peers. A mindset that values fundamentals while striving to succinctly understand complex issues will be key to success in our team.
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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.