Principal Engineer I

Overview

Who we are

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 is looking for team members who are passionate about technology and interested in joining a collaborative and highly motivated team as a Principal Engineer I – DevSecOps. 

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the integrity and security of TMNA's applications and systems by defending against external threats. You will work in collaboration with cybersecurity experts to develop, maintain, and refine our cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and design patterns. Additionally, you'll engage with technical teams to enforce these standards, address security gaps, and provide support for security remediation

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role will join the Cloud Engineering & Software Development Support team to build and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure and systems.  

This position is based in Plano, TX. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.

What You'll Be Doing:  

• Design and implement hybrid/cloud enterprise solutions that adhere to TMNA's security standards, guidelines, and architectural patterns.  This includes hands-on engineering to ensure the infrastructure and applications are robustly secured against emerging threats.

• Write and maintain clear, concise security standards, guidelines, and patterns to support secure development practices across the organization.

• Develop comprehensive threat models for complex applications, communicating effectively with application teams to address and remediate vulnerabilities

• Establish, refine, and integrate security-related processes with the tech team.

• Communicate effectively with application teams to explain vulnerabilities, guide security best practices, and ensure timely remediation of security flaws

What You Bring

• Architect secure, scalable enterprise patterns across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid platforms

• In-depth knowledge of secure system architecture, computer systems, networking, Containerization and Kubernetes, and public cloud. (AWS/Azure/ GCP)

• Strong understanding of application security principles, cloud security best practices, and secure coding techniques.

• Proven ability to develop detailed threat models and articulate security concerns to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Added Bonus If You Have

• A growth mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Cisco, AWS, Azure, GCP, and SANS certifications.

• Generative AI development experience is a plus.

• An advanced degree in Cyber Security Management or a related discipline.

• Application development experience.

• Pen testing, red teaming/purple teaming, exploit development, or reverse engineering experience.

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)

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.

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