Mid-Level Software Engineer, Privacy Platform Prototype

About TTS-US: Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US with it's 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems. We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineering expert who can help refine the concept, define the technical architecture, and build an MVP for a global connected vehicle privacy platform that empowers customers to control data sharing while meeting regional privacy requirements. Key responsibilities - Design and build the MVP, including backend services, APIs, integrations, and a working prototype. - Lead development of an MVP/Proof of Concept to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and compliance objectives. - Implement privacy-related services such as consent management, data controls, and privacy-rights request workflows. - Translate requirements from privacy, business, research, and quality stakeholders into technical designs and prioritized development work. - Define architecture that can evolve across mobile applications, customer portals, connected-vehicle services, and regional deployments. - Apply secure development practices and document key design decisions, assumptions, and technical risks. Required qualifications - 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with extensive backend or full-stack development work. - Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications. - Ability to write and review code, make architecture decisions, and deliver an MVP or proof of concept. - Ability to work with privacy specialists to translate requirements into software behavior. - Strong communication skills across engineering and non-engineering teams. Preferred qualifications - Practical exposure to at least one privacy-related products or services. - Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles or regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or APPI. - Experience with connected products, IoT, mobile applications, or customer-data platforms. - Experience assessing third-party platforms or planning the transition from prototype to production. - Relevant privacy, cloud, or security certifications. Expected deliverables - A documented technical design and working MVP/prototype. - Target-state architecture and technical design of privacy platform. - Recommendation for product roadmap and enterprise-scale deployment. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred - 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with extensive backend or full-stack development work. - Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications. - Ability to write and review code, make architecture decisions, and deliver an MVP or proof of concept. - Ability to work with privacy specialists to translate requirements into software behavior. - Strong communication skills across engineering and non-engineering teams.