Software Engineer (Early Career Professional)

About the role

Toyota Financial Services is hiring an early-career Software Engineer to join its technology organization in Plano, Texas. This position is intended for someone who wants to deepen their engineering skills by contributing to modern, cloud-based products and platforms that support a large-scale customer experience.

The role sits within Toyota Financial Services, the finance and insurance arm serving Toyota and Lexus in North America. Although it operates as a separate business, it plays a key part in Toyota’s broader mission to deliver innovative mobility solutions and meaningful customer experiences.

This job is based in Plano, TX and is designated as hybrid. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Work authorization requirement

Toyota will not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position, either now or in the future. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the United States and must not need assistance for any work authorization process, including H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, portability benefits, or similar arrangements.

What you will do

• Work with Agile teams to move features from idea stage through to production release.
• Help develop and support scalable cloud-native services built on AWS.
• Participate in technical conversations, architecture/design reviews, and team planning.
• Produce clear, maintainable code in TypeScript, Python, or Java, following engineering standards.
• Take part in code reviews as both reviewer and contributor to improve quality and grow technical capability.
• Investigate and resolve issues across different layers of the stack with guidance from senior engineers.
• Build familiarity with good engineering practices such as testing, monitoring, version control, and deployment processes.
• Own well-defined assignments and gradually take on more independent delivery responsibilities.

What the team is looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience gained through bootcamps, self-study, or a portfolio.
• Up to 2 years of software engineering experience; internships and academic projects are included.
• Basic proficiency in at least one backend language, with TypeScript, Python, or Java preferred.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and how to build and use them.
• Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development practices such as branching, pull requests, and code review.
• Willingness to contribute to planning, reviews, testing, and production support.
• Some exposure to cloud services, ideally AWS, including conceptual awareness of Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests in line with quality expectations.
• A curious, growth-oriented mindset and comfort admitting when you need to research a problem.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to describe your work clearly and ask for help when needed.

Nice to have

• Practical experience with AWS tools such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, or S3.
• Understanding of serverless design patterns.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Experience with containers or container orchestration, such as Docker or ECS.
• Familiarity with observability platforms like Dynatrace, CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar tools.
• Contributions to open-source work or a strong personal project portfolio.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• AWS certifications such as Cloud Practitioner or Developer Associate.

Benefits and workplace support

Toyota highlights a collaborative and flexible environment built on teamwork and respect, along with opportunities for professional growth, development programs, and tuition reimbursement.

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and family care coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of employee contributions.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral support for prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and related needs.
• Tax-advantaged account options, including HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.

Belonging and equal opportunity

Toyota emphasizes inclusion and says its culture is grounded in respect for every person and appreciation for different perspectives and experiences. The company also notes that it has more than 10 Business Partnering Groups across 100 North American chapter locations.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Accommodation support

If you have questions about the role, need help with the application process, or require a workplace accommodation, Toyota asks that you contact talent.acquisition@toyota.com.