Principal Embedded Software Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION : 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 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer : We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship / immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law