Principal Engineer I App Release Management (CXD)

Overview

Who we are

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g. H-1B O-1 E-3 H-1B1 TN F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT job flexibility benefits also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Are Looking For

What Youll Be Doing

In this role you will drive release execution helping teams bring innovative digital experiences to market with quality predictability and operational excellence. Success means building strong partnerships across teams proactively managing risks and ensuring releases are delivered smoothly while creating a positive experience for both customers and stakeholders.

• Manage end-to-end planning coordination and execution of application releases ensuring successful deployments operational readiness and post-release support.

• Partner with product engineering quality operations security and business teams to align priorities schedules dependencies and release objectives that support successful business outcomes.

• Proactively identify and mitigate release risks manage dependencies track defects and coordinate resolution activities to maintain delivery commitments and product quality.

• Support mobile application certification activities testing readiness change management processes and App Store and Google Play submissions to enable successful launches.

• Apply Agile delivery practices and release management processes to improve delivery predictability operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Develop release readiness assessments production performance reporting and stakeholder communications that support informed decision-making and transparency.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen release governance enhance team collaboration and improve the overall delivery lifecycle.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field that provides a strong foundation in technology delivery and software development.

• 10 years of experience where you have successfully delivered software managed releases led programs managed projects or supported complex technology initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

• Experience supporting application releases or complex technology delivery initiatives across mobile web cloud SaaS enterprise or other customer-facing technology platforms.

• Experience managing end-to-end technology initiatives releases programs or projects including planning deployment validation risk management stakeholder coordination production support and issue resolution.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Agile methodologies and release management practices that drive quality delivery and operational excellence.

• Experience utilizing Jira Confluence or similar platforms for planning tracking collaboration and delivery execution.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint and experience communicating project status risks and outcomes to diverse stakeholder groups.

• A motor vehicle record acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Experience supporting or managing iOS and Android application releases for consumer-facing digital products.

• Experience with App Store Google Play mobile certification approval compliance or release governance processes.

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise consumer-facing connected vehicle automotive or OEM digital platforms.

• Experience applying Toyota Business Practices (TBP) JKK Agile Scrum PMP ITIL Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience utilizing AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT or similar technologies to improve planning reporting operational efficiency or delivery outcomes.

What Well 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 (if applicable)

• 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.

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