Lead Engineer, Software Development(Rust)

About Toyota Connected: If you want to change the way the world works, transform the automotive industry and positively impact others on a global scale, then Toyota Connected is the right place for you! Within our collaborative, fast-paced environment we focus on continual improvement and work in a highly iterative way to deliver exceptional value in the form of connected products and services that wow and delight our customers and the world around us. Come help us re-imagine what mobility can be today and for years to come! Job Description: Review code submissions to ensure quality, maintainability, security, and adherence to engineering best practices Clarify technical doubts and guide the team through complex problem-solving and architectural decisions Collaborate with the Product Owner to clarify requirements, communicate team questions, and ensure alignment on deliverables Design and oversee the development of scalable microservices supporting the virtual assistant platform Lead and mentor the backend engineering team, conducting regular 1:1 meetings for guidance, feedback, and professional growth You are a successful candidate if you have 10+ years of experience in C++ (modern) and/or Rust for embedded systems, with hands-on development on Qualcomm SoCs and toolchains. Strong experience in the full engineering lifecycle of embedded applications on Linux or RTOS, including requirements, design, development, and testing. Expertise in embedded communication protocols: CAN Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines for embedded software (e.g., GitLab), including automated testing and deployment. Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimisation skills; ability to dive into existing codebases and quickly adapt. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating with diverse teams and responding positively to feedback. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude; comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, iterative development. What is in it for you Top of the line compensation! You'll be treated like the professional we know you are and left to manage your own time and workload. Yearly gym membership reimbursement & Free catered lunches. No dress code! We trust you are responsible enough to choose what's appropriate to wear for the day. Opportunity to build products that improves the safety and convenience of millions of customers Cool office space and other awesome benefits! Our Core Values: EPIC: Empathetic: We begin making decisions by looking at the world from the perspective of our customers, teammates, and partners. Passionate: We are here to build something great, not just for the money. We are always looking to improve the experience of our millions of customers Innovative: We experiment with ideas to get to the best solution. Any constraint is a challenge, and we love looking for creative ways to solve them. Collaborative: When it comes to people, we think the whole is greater than its parts and that everyone has a role to play in the success! To know more about us, check out our Glassdoor page-https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/TOYOTA-Connected-Corporation-Reviews-E3305334.htm