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.
TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.
We are seeking a Simulation Software Development Engineer to join our simulation engineering team. You will help design, develop, and deploy advanced systems that integrate physics-based models (Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink) with cloud-based platforms. This role focuses on automating deployment pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and driving improvements in CI/CD practices using GitLab.
You will collaborate closely with engineers specializing in vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, tire modeling, and race car performance analysis to ensure our simulation toolchains are robust, scalable, and efficient.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and deployment of advanced, physics based vehicle dynamics simulations
- Execute complex engineering projects, from prototyping to deployment.
- Implement and enforce security measures and compliance standards to safeguard systems and data.
- Lead deployment and configuration of simulation systems, ensuring correctness, rigorous testing, and optimal performance.
- Provide technical leadership in identifying and resolving system issues, minimizing downtime, and ensuring continuous operations.
- Identify opportunities for process, workflow, and system improvements.
- Apply knowledge of the software development life cycle to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Contribute to and improve software configuration management and change management practices.
- Drive automation of CI/CD pipelines in GitLab and integrate simulation models into cloud environments.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or experience in simulation, control systems, or model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink, Dymola, etc.) is desirable but not required.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong Git skills (repository management, branching, merging, reviews).
- Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in Linux/Bash scripting and software development in Python, C/C++, C#, and JavaScript.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD systems, release management, and modern DevOps practices.
- Experience with software configuration management, testing, and deployment automation.
- Ability to develop efficient, reliable, and maintainable software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with MATLAB/Simulink or Dymola model integration into deployment workflows.
- Knowledge of cloud-based simulation environments.
- Familiarity with vehicle modeling, physics-based simulation, or engineering toolchains.
Benefits
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.
- Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
- Flexible work options based on business needs.
- 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 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? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
