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 Financial Services Technology Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Lead Software Engineer. In this role, you will own the complete application architecture and development lifecycle, turning complex business needs into innovative, scalable software solutions. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in driving technical excellence and delivering impactful software that supports our business goals and customer success.

What you’ll be doing

Imagine leading the design and delivery of cutting-edge software solutions that empower business teams and delight customers every day. Success means creating modular, scalable systems that stand the test of time and evolving business demands. Your typical day will involve collaborating with architects, product owners, and engineers to solve challenging problems and elevate our technology landscape.

Lead full stack solution design using best practices like microservices, streaming technologies, and event-driven architectures to build modular and integrated systems.

Partner with domain architects, delivery leads, and product owners to translate business needs into timely, high-quality technical solutions.

Champion reusable software patterns, frameworks, and libraries that accelerate development and uphold architectural integrity across teams.

Support operations teams by performing root cause and preventative analyses to ensure system reliability and performance.

Develop and maintain clear architectural documentation to promote knowledge sharing and system sustainability.

Mentor and coach engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence, code quality, and maintainability.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree that provides a strong foundation in software engineering or a related field.

10+ years of experience delivering high-impact software products with a proven track record of success.

3+ years as an Application or Solutions Architect designing enterprise-scale solutions using modern cloud-native technologies (AWS preferred).

Expertise in building reusable software components and shared libraries in languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, or Python.

Deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud computing, and non-functional software architecture aspects.

Solid knowledge of InfoSec and DevSecOps principles, especially within AWS environments.

Strong communication skills with the ability to advise both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Passion for mentoring and developing software engineers in system design and best practices.

Added bonus if you have

Advanced degree that deepens your expertise in software architecture or cloud technologies.

Specialized certifications in cloud architecture.

What We 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).  

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.