Spatial Information Engineer, Design & Placemaking

About Woven by Toyota
Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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TEAM
Toyota is redefining what it means to move. We're challenging the current state of mobility by enhancing the movement of people, goods, information and energy. Centered around three core concepts - A Living Laboratory™, Human-Centered, and Ever Evolving City™ - Woven City serves as a test course for mobility to fulfill our purpose of well-being for all.

We do this by bringing together a diverse community of people with a shared passion for the future of mobility to co-create, develop and refine innovative products and services. This cross-section of social infrastructure, mobility, and people provides a unique opportunity for inventors, residents and visitors to interact seamlessly with new technologies throughout daily life in an environment that emulates a real city.

Our "Spatial Information Solutions" team is responsible for developing, managing, and promoting the use of spatial information that supports a wide range of pilot projects, development activities, and city operations in Woven City.
The spatial information required in Woven City is not just simple 3D geometry data; it also includes detailed attribute and location information for each element, enabling it to serve a wide variety of engineering purposes. Since engineering use cases are at the core, it is essential that the data remain consistent with the actual buildings and infrastructure of the city. The information must be constantly updated to reflect changes in the real world. In addition, it needs to be machine-readable, designed for computer-based processing.

As the information infrastructure of Woven City, which is built on the principle of "co-creation," spatial data must be centrally managed. By ensuring that all Woven City stakeholders access the same shared information, we enable the interoperability of development outcomes and services. Moreover, having everyone use accurate information helps eliminate unnecessary rework and inefficiencies caused by incorrect data.

It is also crucial to create an environment where spatial information can be accessed by all stakeholders in a timely and seamless manner. Each user should be able to extract only the information they need, in the format that best suits their purpose.

Through these efforts, our team continues to contribute to ensuring that Woven City functions effectively as a living laboratory for real-world experimentation. By joining us, you will take part in building the core information infrastructure of the city—work that is mission-critical, highly impactful, and deeply rewarding.

For more information about Woven City, please visit: https://www.woven-city.global/

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Spatial Information Engineer who can take a leading role in developing, managing, and enabling the effective use of spatial information that supports diverse technological development and city operations in Woven City.

In this role, you will work with spatial information based on Building Information Modeling (BIM) created for architectural design. It is essential to ensure that the data is machine-readable, reliable, and suitable for use in various engineering applications such as product development. Your responsibilities will also include defining data specifications and standards, developing automation tools to streamline data construction and updates, and creating tools that help users efficiently access and utilize spatial information.

To succeed in this role, you are expected to have hands-on experience with BIM data, a solid understanding of BIM data structures and related software, and general knowledge of databases, cloud environments, and programming.
Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as you will collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward. Equally important is your ability to understand user needs and approach spatial information development from a user-centered perspective.

We welcome candidates who possess both deep and broad technical expertise, can demonstrate leadership in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building the digital information infrastructure of this real-world experimental city.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Define specifications for spatial information and its underlying BIM data
• Coordinate BIM data development related to main construction, and lead in-house BIM data creation for other projects
• Drive the development of spatial information (adding data to BIM models, enabling machine readability, generating derivative data, etc.)
• Manage spatial information (update planning, user management, etc.)
• Develop tools for utilizing spatial information (dedicated web applications, data extraction methods, APIs, automation of data creation, etc.)
• Gather and analyze user needs, and plan development accordingly
• Provide technical support and advice to spatial information users

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Design, Spatial Information, Civil Engineering, Information Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of practical experience in architectural or mechanical design software
• Proficiency in business-level Japanese language skills
• Proficiency in conversational English language skills
• General understanding of programming languages

NICE TO HAVES:
• Technical understanding of BIM model data structures and data integration with other software
• Practical experience of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the construction field
• Thorough knowledge of international standards, regulations, and the latest technology trends related to the use of BIM
• Technical understanding of the cloud and database
• Excellent communication and people engagement skills

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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.