Principal Engineer

Overview Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Who We’re Looking For Toyota’s Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated ADAS (Advanced Driving Assistance Systems) System Performance Principal Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and execute evaluation and tuning processes for new ADAS and ADS (Automated Driving Systems) features to achieve industry‑leading performance. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of mobility by ensuring Toyota’s advanced driving technologies meet the unique needs of North American customers. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the IVS Department’s objective to research, develop, evaluate, and implement innovative ADAS technologies that enhance safety, comfort, and driving confidence. What You’ll Be Doing As a Principal Engineer in ADAS System Performance, you’ll lead the charge in developing and refining cutting‑edge driving assistance technologies. Your work will directly influence how Toyota vehicles perform in real‑world North American driving environments. Develop and evaluate new ADS and ADAS features tailored to North American customers and road conditions. Manage project schedules, daily planning, execution, and reporting of ADAS evaluations, ensuring timely delivery and budget alignment. Serve as a technical advisor on ADAS technologies and performance across internal and external teams. Mentor and coach team members to create data‑driven proposals for system improvements and support implementation discussions. Lead process improvement initiatives to increase departmental efficiency. Create and adapt standard test methods and procedures based on facility constraints and regional requirements. Estimate system performance of new ADAS features using sensor architecture knowledge and support “corner case” development through targeted data collection. What You Bring We’re looking for a strategic thinker and technical leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. To succeed in this role, you’ll need: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience evaluating ADAS applications at the sensor and system level. Proven ability to develop and execute evaluation methods on proving grounds or public roads, including KPI creation and automated data analysis. Proficiency in Python or similar languages for system and vehicle data analysis. Experience leading tuning and benchmarking of automated features controlling acceleration, braking, or steering. Hands‑on experience with OBD and CAN tools, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and sensor/data acquisition system setup. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for mentoring junior engineers. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25 %. Completion of TBP. Added Bonus If You Have These qualifications will help you accelerate your impact and growth in the role: Ability to write or modify software code for data analysis and visualization. Japanese language proficiency. Master’s degree (or higher) in engineering or a related field. Experience working with robotics or other automated systems. Experience leading cross‑functional teams to define North American ADAS performance requirements. Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects with shared resources. Experience creating standardized processes for emerging technologies. 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. 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. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. 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? 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