About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.
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 DUE
Start 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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TEAM
Arene's mission is to simplify vehicle software development and increase developer agility by creating tools and processes which allow novel uses of vehicles without compromising safety. Arene is the new exciting vehicle development platform we are building to simplify vehicle software development and increase developer agility to enable novel uses of vehicles.
The Arene Engineering Tools team’s goal is to enable in-vehicle application developers to improve software delivery and efficiency in the automotive sector through advanced testing, emulation and simulation systems. For this, we provide a variety of tools to simulate in distributed environments the different components of the vehicle, including both hardware or software. Those components are then integrated and running along a highly customizable simulation engine and 3D virtual environment. If you want to work with other talented engineers to solve challenging and interesting problems, come join us!
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for Software Engineers passionate about developing tools and simulation technologies for enabling the next generation of in-vehicle software developers. Depending on the candidate profile, you may work closely with our simulation team to enhance our simulation engine and its capabilities or Test Rigs team to create solutions for integrating ECUs, models, and communication interfaces into a cloud based Virtual Vehicle Simulator. The successful candidate should possess problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. This opportunity uniquely contributes to the automotive industry's future, offering valuable industry experience.
You will report to a Team Lead in Arene Engineering Tools, this role's workplace type is onsite - you will work in the office 5 days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending on the candidate profile and affinities, you will:
・Develop and test new capabilities for enhancing Arene simulation’s core model and 3D virtual environment
・Develop Test Rigs technical solutions, including integrating ECUs, models, and communication interfaces into a Virtual Vehicle Simulator
・Collaborate with other team members to design, implement and test technical solutions for simulation, testing and integration of in-vehicle software
・Learn about and understand user workflows for simulation and testing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
NICE TO HAVES
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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.
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
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.