Senior Engineer - ADAS Design Engineer (IVS)

Overview

Who we are

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Who We're Looking For
Toyota's Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) organization is shaping the future of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by developing and integrating software-defined vehicle technologies that enhance safety, performance, and the customer experience. We are seeking a technically strong and collaborative Senior Engineer who thrives in complex system development environments, enjoys solving challenging vehicle integration issues, and is passionate about delivering production-ready ADAS solutions that meet Toyota's highest quality standards.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, ADAS Systems & Software, this role will play a key leadership position in driving ADAS software, controller, sensor, and vehicle-level development activities while collaborating closely with suppliers, Toyota Motor Corporation, and global engineering partners.

What You'll Be Doing
Success in this role means serving as a key technical leader across multiple ADAS development activities, ensuring software and vehicle systems are integrated, validated, and delivered with the quality, safety, and reliability expected by Toyota customers. On a typical day, you'll collaborate with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, drive issue resolution, and support critical development milestones.

• Lead cross-functional engineering efforts across ADAS software, electronic control units, sensors, system integration activities, and vehicle-level validation programs.

• Analyze complex system behaviors across software, vehicle networks, controllers, supplier interfaces, and vehicle platforms to identify root causes and implement effective technical countermeasures.

• Drive supplier performance and development activities by aligning requirements, managing issue resolution, monitoring validation progress, and ensuring production readiness.

• Partner with Toyota Motor Corporation and global engineering teams to support technical reviews, development milestones, design decisions, and strategic project execution.

• Define, review, and validate system and software requirements for ADAS functions, diagnostics, controller interfaces, and vehicle performance targets.

• Support SIL, HIL, bench, and vehicle testing activities by developing test strategies, analyzing data, triaging defects, and validating system readiness.

• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership by reviewing work products, guiding development activities, and helping teams achieve program objectives and milestone commitments.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen engineering quality, development efficiency, and overall vehicle system performance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics Engineering or a higher education closely related technical discipline that provides a strong foundation in automotive systems and embedded technologies.

• 5+ years of automotive engineering experience where you've developed, integrated, validated, or supported ADAS systems, vehicle electronics, embedded software, controls, or system-level engineering solutions.

• 3+ years of hands-on programming experience using C, C++, and Python to support software development, troubleshooting, testing, or automation activities.

• 3+ years of experience working with automotive sensors and embedded technologies, including Camera, Radar, LiDAR, or related electronic control systems.

• 3+ years of experience leading technical projects, cross-functional engineering workstreams, supplier activities, or complex product development initiatives.

• Experience with AUTOSAR, CAN, LIN, Ethernet communications, diagnostics, requirements management tools, calibration tools, vehicle data analysis tools, and ADAS controller integration activities.

• Working knowledge of automotive development standards and methodologies such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, MISRA, or functional safety processes.

• Hands-on experience supporting ADAS controllers, embedded software, vehicle networks, diagnostics, SIL testing, HIL testing, bench testing, and vehicle-level validation activities.

• Experience collaborating with Tier 1 suppliers, Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan-based engineering organizations, or global product development teams.

• Experience supporting vehicle-level troubleshooting, validation, data collection, and issue resolution activities.

• A motor vehicle record acceptable by company standards and the ability to support vehicle testing activities.

• Ability to work on-site four days per week, travel up to 20% as needed, and support occasional overtime or after-hours work to meet project needs.

• Experience in designing ADS technologies, including mapping, localization, path planning, and controls.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Additional experience leading large-scale ADAS system development, software integration, or global vehicle programs.

• Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Toyota Production System (TPS), PMP, or similar technical and project leadership certifications.

• Experience with Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Path Planning, Human Machine Interface (HMI) development, or Vehicle Dynamics.

• Japanese language capability or extensive experience collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan-based engineering teams.

• Additional expertise in advanced ADAS architectures, software-defined vehicles, automated driving technologies, or next-generation mobility solutions.

What We'll Bring
During your interview process, our team will provide you with all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.