Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Woven by Toyota, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive technology firm in London seeks a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems. The successful candidate will implement and refine software components for the Arene SDK, ensuring seamless interaction with vehicle systems. Candidates should have substantial experience with modern C++, embedded systems, and safety-driven domains. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on developing tools that shape the future of mobility.

Benefits

Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage

Family planning and care benefits

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with modern C++ (C++14 and above).
• Experience delivering software for similar safety and quality-driven domains.
• Expertise with a wide range of computing architectures (SoC, MCU, CPU).

Responsibilities

• Implement, deliver and refine Arene SDK software components.
• Design and implement abstraction layers for hardware-agnostic platforms.
• Collaborate with global teams to improve Arene software development.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++14 and above)

Embedded systems

Safety and quality-driven domains experience

Resource-constrained computing environments

RTOS and POSIX/Linux knowledge

Interfaces and protocols in embedded systems

Tools

C

Python

Linux kernel

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

London / Product & Technology - Arene / Employee / hybrid

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.

TEAM

Arene’s goal is to open vehicle programming to everyone by simplifying vehicle software development and increasing deployment frequency without compromising safety and security. This will create a whole new market of vehicle application developers who, through software, integrate a vehicle into our daily lives in novel ways. Arene aims to significantly improve how vehicles are designed and developed, and we’re working closely with Toyota to realize this goal in its next‑generation vehicles.

A major component of the Arene Engineering team’s mission is to streamline software delivery and enhance operational speed in the automotive industry by developing innovative test, emulation, and simulation systems. We aim to facilitate quicker software releases and elevate the overall quality of automotive solutions, maintaining an uncompromised commitment to safety. The Arene organization is growing and we are establishing an engineering center in London, UK to strengthen our global team.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for software engineers who are excited to help build a state‑of‑the‑art automotive platform that is “software first”. We envision the Arene platform will change the way vehicles are made. ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Our team is developing tools and systems using modern software techniques. We need software engineers who excel at building robust software systems to solve challenging problems at scale.The ideal candidate would have a considerable background in developing complex software with modern C++ over embedded systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement, deliver and refine Arene SDK software components for users to interact seamlessly with the vehicle systems
• Design and implement abstraction layers to enable hardware‑agnostic software platforms using modern C++ concepts
• Collaborate with global teams to accelerate and improve Arene software development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of experience with modern C++ (C++14 and above).
• Experience delivering software for similar safety and quality‑driven domains (automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical, military, etc.).
• Experience with embedded systems and resource‑constrained computing environments
• Expertise with a wide range of computing architectures (SoC, MCU, CPU)
• Knowledge and experience with RTOS and POSIX/Linux operating systems
• Knowledge and experience with interfaces and protocols used in embedded systems (SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, PCIe, MIPI)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and working experience in C and Python programming.
• Linux kernel development experience and driver development for Linux
• Knowledge or experience with safety (i.e ISO 26262, ISO 21448, IEC 61508, DO-178, ECSS‑Q‑ST‑80) and security (i.e. ISO 21434) standards.

WHAT WE OFFER

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
• Family planning and care benefits

OUR COMMITMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

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