Senior Firmware Engineer, Validation Platform
Woven by Toyota
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Jan 9, 2026
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.
The Arene Tools 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. With the Tools Engineering department, the Test Rigs team delivers vehicle computer hardware emulation and simulation environments, or "virtual vehicles," to facilitate the "shift-left" approach in software development. This supports automotive software engineers' technical requirements in collaboration with hardware and software suppliers.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for technical leaders 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. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We need engineers who excel at building robust software systems to solve challenging problems at scale. The ability to lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers while fostering a collaborative environment is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and deliver SystemVerilog HDL for automotive test equipment.
- Contribute to hardware design decisions involving FPGA implementations.
- Develop drivers, libraries, and reference applications for interacting with test equipment.
- Develop and execute qualification tests to ensure designs meet requirements.
- Develop user guides and other documentation related to test equipment implementations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
- 5+ years of experience developing SystemVerilog HDL.
- Software development experience with C or C++.
- Experience integrating time synchronization protocols such as IEEE 1588 or 802.1as.
- Experience designing and building hardware and embedded software systems for robotics, automotive, or related industries.
- Knowledge or experience with interfaces and protocols used in automotive systems (CAN, Ethernet, SERDES)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with electrical and software architectures used in automotive engineering.
- Knowledge or experience with safety (ISO 26262, ISO 21448, IEC 61508) and security (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
・A rewarding 401k program
・Flexible vacation policy
・Family planning and care benefits
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.