Senior principal software engineer - java

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.

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.

Who we're looking for

Toyota’s Enterprise Platform team is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Senior Principal Software Engineer - Java to drive innovation and deliver impactful technology solutions. In this role, you will lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native platforms that empower our business initiatives. Reporting to the engineering leadership, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and collaboration.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges alongside a talented team of engineers, machine learning experts, and product managers. Your typical day will involve hands-on technical leadership, create reusable frameworks, and drive long-term technology roadmaps that optimize business outcomes. Success means delivering high-quality, scalable solutions while mentoring others and promoting innovation across the organization.

• Lead and evangelize a bold technical vision for shared services and platform solutions that impact the entire enterprise.

• Break down complex problems into practical, operational software solutions that drive business value.

• Ensure the highest standards of technical design, performance, scalability, and operability.

• Serve as a trusted expert and mentor, strengthening the skills and knowledge of engineering and product teams.

• Explore and apply emerging technologies such as cloud computing and Generative AI to accelerate innovation.

• Collaborate with technology leaders to shape and execute enterprise-wide tech strategies.

• Develop reusable software patterns and frameworks to support new business initiatives.

• Promote best practices in cloud strategy, security, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field that provides a strong technical foundation.

• 15+ years of hands-on software development experience delivering scalable, cloud-native applications.

• Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, NodeJS, ReactJS, REST APIs, real-time streaming, and microservices architecture.

• Proven ability to build solutions addressing logging, testing, security, instrumentation, and scalability using Java, Python, SQL, and AWS services.

• Practical knowledge of advanced software design patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and GenAI-powered development processes.

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with Amazon Web Services and leveraging Generative AI capabilities in software development.

• Proven track record architecting large-scale, mission-critical cloud-native applications, especially in regulated industries.

• Experience deploying clustered web services and working with event-driven, microservice architectures.

• Background in building horizontal platforms or enterprise-wide shared services.

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 Advantage 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.

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