Software Engineer II, Arene Applied Engineering

Woven by Toyota

. Design, implement, and deliver production-quality C++ software components, middleware, abstraction layers, drivers, and services integrating with real vehicle hardware .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ software development, particularly in embedded systems and automotive contexts, with a strong focus on software-hardware integration and debugging. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across global teams while producing high-quality technical documentation.

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Modern C++ DevelopmentSoftware-Hardware IntegrationEmbedded Systems ExperienceDebugging and TroubleshootingTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

C++14C++17Embedded SystemsSoftware IntegrationDebuggingReal-Time SystemsVehicle Communication ProtocolsMiddlewareAPIs DevelopmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationClear CommunicationCross-Functional Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

Arene SDKHardware-in-the-Loop TestingBench Setups

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveRoboticsADASSelf-DrivingSafety-Minded Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and deliver production-quality C++ software components, middleware, abstraction layers, drivers, and services integrating with real vehicle hardware
Own software-hardware integration work, bring software up on hardware, debug issues across the stack, and drive it to production quality
Develop and refine hardware-agnostic abstractions and APIs for portability and reuse across ECUs, sensors, vehicle platforms, and generations
Contribute to Arene SDK and vehicle platform elements for ADAS, cockpit, and related domains
Collaborate with internal teams and partners on integration, testing, and deployment
Work across code, unit/integration tests, hardware-in-the-loop or bench setups, vehicle testing, and platform feedback
Support or build tooling to reduce manual integration friction
Debug complex issues involving software, hardware interfaces, CAN, Ethernet, timing, and system behavior
Produce technical documentation and design artifacts
Collaborate with global teams, including Japan-based partners
Contribute through code reviews, practical engineering practices, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience with strong modern C++ (C++14/17 preferred; ability to work in constrained, safety-minded environments)
Bachelor or Masters degree in computer science, embedded engineering, or similar domain
Hands-on experience integrating software with hardware in embedded, automotive, robotics, or self-driving contexts
Experience in a software integration, embedded systems, or vehicle software role, or equivalent experience, at a self-driving, autonomous, or advanced ADAS company is a strong positive
Solid understanding of embedded/resource-constrained environments, real-time considerations, and low-level hardware interaction
Experience with vehicle or robotics communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, or similar) and/or middleware/IPC patterns
Proven ability to own features end-to-end: design, implement, test, debug, and deliver
Strong debugging and systems troubleshooting skills
Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional, and often multi-site environments
Clear technical communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
A rewarding 401k program
Flexible vacation policy
Family planning and care benefits