Principal Embedded Software Developer (VSE)

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in Linux-based systems software design, security concepts, development, and testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing new mission critical in-vehicle features and architecting and delivering industry leading secure software. Key/Primary Responsibilities • Develop embedded software for Toyota products • Operate with minimal oversight to define requirements with stakeholders and design the implementation of new features • Investigate cyber security controls of processors and microcontrollers and develop Proof-of-Concepts and implementation guidance to suppliers • Work with the open-source community to expand capabilities of existing projects and share new projects that are broadly useful outside of Toyota • Develop software in accordance with team coding guidelines and industry standards including MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR • Collaborate with CICD teams to add new capabilities to the build and release pipeline and customize pipeline for new projects • Collaborate with test teams to define testing strategies and assist in automated test development • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in software development best practices and provide guidance in their design, implementation, and testing tasks • Conduct root cause analysis of defects and lead initiatives to improve product quality and testing processes • Work with a wide range of stakeholders to align on deliverable expectations, deployment timelines, and testing issues • Participate in team meetings, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems development, and advocate for their integration into the team's processes Requirements • 10+ years of experience in embedded systems software development, with a focus on both hardware and software components • Strong understanding of embedded programming languages (e.g., C, C++) and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) • Experience developing embedded Linux systems, BSP integration and customization with tools such as Yocto • Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware interfaces • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Comfortable using the linux command line interface Added Bonus: • Experience with embedded security features such as secure boot, TrustZone development, filesystem encryption, etc • Experience with RUST for production deployments • Understanding of cryptographic primitives (Keys, TLS, PKI, etc.. • Understanding of Linux Filesystem Protections (fscrypt, LUKS, dm-verity)) • Familiarity with the Linux initialization process (systemd) • Experience developing in compliance with safety and security standards such as MISRA, SEI CERT, and AUTOSAR • OSCP, SANS/GIAC, CISSP, or other related/equivalent certifications • Experience with compliance regulations/laws, security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, NIST, HIPAA, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, ITIL, etc.). • Experience with one or more of the following industries: law enforcement, defense, intelligence community, automotive, manufacturing, software, • Bachelor's degree or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience • Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for business and technical discussions Apply tot his job