Software Engineer
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Job description
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs as part of a collaborative engineering team
- Write clean, well-tested code in TypeScript and/or Python for serverless and full-stack applications
- Participate in code reviews - both giving and receiving feedback to grow your skills and improve code quality
- Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and team planning sessions
- Debug and troubleshoot issues across the stack with support from senior engineers
- Learn and apply engineering best practices: testing, observability, version control, and deployment workflows
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver features from concept to production
- Take ownership of well-scoped tasks and deliver them with increasing independence over time
Requirements
At TFS, we're building next-generation products that redefine mobility for millions of customers worldwide. We're looking for a Junior Engineer with a passion for backend and full-stack development who's eager to learn, grow, and contribute to real products used at scale.
This role is for someone early in their career who writes clean code, asks great questions, and wants to build solid engineering habits from day one. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who will help you level up - while you contribute meaningfully to the systems and services that power our customer experiences on AWS.
This position is based in Plano, TX. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience (bootcamp, self-taught with portfolio, etc.)
- Up to 2 years of software engineering experience (internships and academic projects count)
- Foundational knowledge of at least one backend language - TypeScript (Node.js) or Python preferred
- Basic understanding of RESTful APIs - how they work, how to build and consume them
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows (branching, pull requests, code review)
- Exposure to cloud services (AWS preferred) - even at a conceptual level (what Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB do)
- Some experience writing tests - unit tests, integration tests, or just a habit of validating your code
- Curiosity and a growth mindset - you're comfortable saying "I don't know" and then going to figure it out
- Good communication skills - you can explain what you're working on and ask for help when you need it
Added bonus if you have
- Hands-on experience with AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, or S3
- Familiarity with serverless architecture concepts
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform)
- Exposure to containerized workloads (Docker, ECS)
- Familiarity with GraphQL or type-safe API tooling (OpenAPI, tRPC)
- Experience with observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar)
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal project portfolio
- AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate)
Benefits & conditions
What we'll 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)
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.
