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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

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.

This position is an onsite role based in Plano, TX

Who We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with a focus on Solution Architecture to lead the end-to-end architecture and development lifecycle. You will translate complex business requirements into scalable, functional software solutions across a designated domain or application portfolio. This role demands extensive expertise in full-stack development, database design, and system implementation to solve intricate business challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architect and implement sophisticated full-stack solutions leveraging best practices such as microservices, streaming, and event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with domain architects, delivery leads, and product owners to design and deliver timely, high-quality solutions, providing technical leadership across multiple teams.
• Drive the enhancement of non-functional requirements (scalability, maintainability, performance) and foster the use of reusable patterns and libraries to optimize development efficiency.
• Support operations teams through in-depth root cause analysis and the implementation of preventive measures to ensure system reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation to ensure system integrity and facilitate cross-team knowledge sharing.
• Lead by example in coding, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, instilling best practices in system design, coding standards, and software craftsmanship.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a demonstrated history of delivering impactful, high-quality software solutions.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior or principal engineering role, with deep expertise in cloud-native technologies (AWS preferred).
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture, cloud computing, and the non-functional aspects of enterprise-level architecture.
• Expertise in InfoSec and DevSecOps principles within AWS environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience mentoring and leading development teams, ensuring adherence to high standards in system design and code quality.

Added Bonus:

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification.

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.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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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