Software Engineer, Arene Tooling (Internship)

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.

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 by the end of March 2028

※Must be in school until the end of internship program

・Must be available for a 3-month on-site internship in 2026 (During the internship, remote is not eligible.)

・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)

・International students 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, 2026, August 3, 2026

・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 on-site

　　・International students: Air tickets, visa support, and temporary housing will be provided

　　・Japan-based students (outside Tokyo): Temporary housing will be provided

FINAL APPLICATION DUE DATES (all dates are in JST)

Start date: June 1, 2026 (Monday)

・Tokyo-based Japanese students: March 20, 2026 (Friday)

・Overseas-based Japanese students, Overseas-based PR holders, or Japan-based students requiring accommodation in Tokyo: March 17, 2026 (Tuesday)

・Japan-based international students: February 19, 2026 (Thursday)

・International students without a Japanese work permit: February 2, 2026 (Monday)

Start date: August 3, 2026 (Monday)

・Tokyo-based Japanese students: May 22, 2026 (Friday)

・Overseas-based Japanese students, Overseas-based PR holders, or Japan-based students requiring accommodation in Tokyo: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)

・Japan-based international students: April 15, 2026 (Wednesday)

・International students without a Japan work permit: April 6, 2026 (Monday)

※Please apply as soon as possible as positions may close before the final application due dates. Visa-supported or student visa applicants require a minimum of 2.5 months for processing. 

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ABOUT

Arene's mission is to empower Toyota and its partners to deliver next‑generation vehicles with hardware‑agnostic software that can be updated to support new features at any time.

We are currently hiring multiple Software Engineer, Tooling Interns who may be placed across several teams within Arene. Your exact team assignment will be determined during the hiring process. Potential teams you may join include:

・Team 1: DevEnv (Tokyo, Japan)

・Team 2: Validation and Showcase (Tokyo, Japan)

・Team 3: Test Systems (Tokyo, Japan - or Palo Alto, CA, USA)

・Team 4: Online Services (Tokyo, Japan)

・Team 5: Simulation (Tokyo, Japan)

・Team 6: Execution Excellence (Tokyo, Japan)

・Team 7: Services (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)

・Team 8: Tools Engineering (Ann Arbor, MI, USA)

No matter which team you’re on, you will collaborate with diverse groups, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to projects shaping the future of Toyota’s software ecosystem.

TEAM

Team 1: DevEnv (internship location: Tokyo, Japan)

The DevEnv team is responsible for designing, provisioning, and maintaining development environments that enable seamless access to the company’s SDKs and tools. We’re the behind-the-scenes crew making sure developers can start building without worrying about setup headaches. From provisioning reliable environments to installing the right packages and tools, we make sure every SDK, library, and dependency is ready to go. Our mission is to get you from “zero” to “coding” in record time consistently and effortlessly.

Team 2: Test Systems (internship location: Tokyo, Japan - or Palo Alto, CA, USA)

Our teams working on test system tooling are part of the broader function in Arene Engineering, collaborating across Japan and in the US. Several teams focus on the software stack, test automation, and user-facing infrastructure. While other teams deliver the underlying (cloud/on-premises/hardware) infrastructure for large-scale, resilient, and maintainable test execution. These global teams jointly ensure that Arene delivers a unified, robust, and scalable experience for vehicle software validation - whether testing runs on laptops, in the cloud, or on hardware benches.

Team 3: Services (internship location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA)

The Arene NA Services team's mission is to support the delivery of the Arene product suite to build, deploy and test vehicle software. In this growing team working on an early stage product, the ideal candidate will be ready to roll up their sleeves to work directly with product, engineering, and test teams to address the needs of our customers and partners. Our team integrates with multiple layers of our software stack, communication interfaces and protocols. With a goal of simplifying vehicle software development and enhancing deployment frequency without compromising safety or security.

Team 4: Validation and Showcase (internship location: Tokyo, Japan)

Our team is responsible for validating and demonstrating Arene’s cross-domain software capabilities to clients, ensuring seamless integration across SILS (Software-in-the-Loop Simulation) on cloud and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) on physical hardware. We design and execute validation workflows, showcase system performance and interoperability, and collaborate closely with simulation, test systems, and services teams. In addition, we are deeply involved in proving quality through automated validation processes and leveraging AI and LLM technologies to generate comprehensive documentation for customers—building confidence in Arene’s reliability, scalability, and innovation.

Team 5: Simulation (internship location: Tokyo, Japan)

Arene Simulation team enables developers to test in-vehicle applications early, without the need to use real vehicles, reducing costs and improving safety. For this, we collaborate closely with our users, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) developers to deliver a highly customizable simulation engine that emulates sensors and ground-truth data for both the tested vehicle and its virtual environment. Our solution recreates driving scenarios in a 3D virtual world with detailed vehicle physics, all running in closed-loop simulations with external AS systems.

Team 6: Execution Excellence (internship location: Tokyo, Japan)

The Execution Excellence team works with all engineering teams and ensures that quality and reliability is built into the product from the very beginning. We value the principles of the Toyota Production System and believe that thoroughly applying its methodology to software development enables us to produce safe software in the highest quality and in the most efficient way.

Team 7: Tools Engineering (internship location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA)

The Tools Engineering team’s mission is to streamline software delivery and accelerate development within the automotive industry by creating innovative solutions that support the entire spectrum of automotive software engineering—including general development, testing, emulation, and simulation. We enable faster, higher-quality software releases while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety. Leveraging a varied technical stack tailored to diverse engineering challenges, we provide comprehensive technical environments and tools that empower automotive software engineers and foster effective collaboration with hardware and software suppliers—advancing the entire development process through a shift-left approach.

Team 8: Online Services (internship location: Tokyo, Japan)

The Online Services team is responsible for delivering Arene's cloud-based offerings, which range from low-level infrastructure to top-level services. Our team develops web applications that allow external Arene users to access all customer-facing products. We work closely with other engineering teams and collaborate on cross-domain features, fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We welcome challenges and drive innovations from the ground up, all with the goal of creating delightful experiences for our customers.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a Software Engineer, Tooling Intern to join Arene in developing and enhancing tooling platforms such as Vertex, Reactor, and related systems used by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and partner teams. These tools support large-scale, safety‑critical in‑vehicle software development across global engineering organizations.

As part of Arene’s external tooling initiatives, you’ll help deliver solutions that enable TMC engineers to model, simulate, validate, and integrate complex automotive software efficiently. This role will give you hands‑on experience with large codebases, distributed development environments, and cross‑team collaboration at enterprise scale.

• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining tooling for Vertex, Reactor, and related platforms used in TMC workflows
• Develop automation, validation, and integration capabilities aligned with safety‑critical automotive development needs
• Support CI/CD pipelines and build processes for large-scale, multi‑team projects
• Collaborate with Toyota Motor Corporation engineering teams to gather requirements and adapt tools to real-world development scenarios
• Help improve developer-facing CLI tools and GUIs that interact with Arene’s ecosystem
• Participate in debugging and troubleshooting tooling issues reported by external teams
• Contribute to technical documentation and onboarding materials for TMC engineers using the tools

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with at least one scripting language (Python, Shell, etc.)
• Familiarity with a lower‑level programming language (Go, Rust, C/C++, etc.)
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git
• Interest in developer productivity, automation, and improving engineering workflows
• Business‑level proficiency in English

• Exposure to developer CLI tools or CI/CD pipeline automation
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) and containerization (Docker)
• Interest in multi‑team collaboration and large codebase management
• Experience with cloud‑based development environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Basic knowledge of automotive or safety‑critical software development
• Proficiency in Japanese

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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 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

　　・*Return offers are limited to candidates who graduate by the end of March 2028, which is an eligibility requirement. If the graduation date is extended beyond this timeframe, the return offer becomes invalid.

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.