Sr. Engineer - Software Development Engineering

Overview

Who we are

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Toyota's Cybersecurity & Risk Management (CSRM) group objective is to become a global cybersecurity leader in the mobility space - with the talent, scale, and services to enable our mission of securely bringing mobility for all.

We hope you will join us in this time of transformation and be a part of defining the next-generation cybersecurity capabilities for one of the largest global companies in the world. #Cyber

Who we’re looking for 

Toyota is looking for team members who are passionate about technology and interested in joining a collaborative and highly motivated team as a Senior Engineer focused on DevOps. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Compute Device Engineering, Compliance, & Global Collaboration, the person in this role will join the Cybersecurity, Systems, & Resilience team to build and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure and systems.  

The Senior Engineer will manage the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure within an organization, including the physical network (e.g., LANs/WANs, servers, terminals) as well as server applications and software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle). Additionally, the Senior Engineer will configure, install, maintain and upgrade server applications and hardware.

Designs, develops, implements and oversees information technology (IT), including hardware, software and networks | Implements short- and long-term IT solutions that meet the needs of the organization | Installs, configures, administers, upgrades and maintains security for IT hardware, software and network infrastructure

What you’ll be doing 

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering:

• Leads mid-size infrastructure projects across multiplatform environments (Windows, Linux, Unix), from development through implementation, ensuring measurable progress and alignment with company objectives

• Supports management with value-added research, analysis, and recommendations to improve system resilience and scalability, contributing to informed decision-making processes

Architectural & Technical Strategy:

• Assists in the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure systems, with a focus on automation, virtualization, and fault tolerance

• Supports the adoption of automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) to drive system reliability and resilience

Problem Solving & Methodology:

• Implements monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to enhance system performance and preemptively address issues

Leadership & Development:

• Provides subject matter expertise and functional content knowledge to teams, supporting the development and implementation of automation and scalability initiatives

What you bring

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent years of experience

Experience / Technical Skills:

• 4-5+ years of experience in System Administration, with a focus on multiplatform environments, automation, and virtualization

Technical Expertise:

• Virtualization & Cloud: Experience with virtualization platforms (Nutanix / AHV, Hyper-V) and cloud services (AWS, Azure)

• Automation & Scripting: Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

• Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for managing scalable, resilient systems

• Security: Knowledge of infrastructure security best practices, including patch management, system hardening, and network security

• Monitoring & Observability: Familiarity with tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack for system monitoring and observability

• CI/CD Pipelines: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with AI Factory platforms, federated learning, or edge AI model lifecycle management

• Familiarity with industrial protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus) and manufacturing IT environments.

• Advanced degrees (Master’s or higher) in these fields or specialized areas like Cloud Computing, Data Science, or AI/ML can be advantageous but are not explicitly required.

• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Expert) or Kubernetes (Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD))

What we’ll bring 
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: 

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)​

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.