Senior Manager – Product / Application Security… at Toyota · Plano

Senior Manager – Product / Application Security Engineering Location: Plano, Texas Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Who we’re looking for Toyota is looking for team members who are passionate about technology and interested in joining a collaborative and highly motivated team as a Senior Manager. The primary responsibility of this role is to utilize engineering expertise to lead the team to design, develop, and deliver security features of products including systems, application and/or solutions, in accordance with appropriate processes, meeting Toyota’s goals for the product. Reporting to the Product Cybersecurity General Manager, the person in this role will join the Product Cybersecurity team to deploy security solutions for applications in a more connected vehicle environment. What you’ll be doing Lead, direct, and deliver cybersecurity testing across the product ecosystem Build a high-performing testing organization — attract senior talent, develop career paths and succession, and champion technical depth, continuous learning, and engineering rigor Set testing standards across Product Cybersecurity Group; driving consistency across programs as an enterprise-wide change agent influencing how Toyota validates the security of its connected-vehicle products Design and execute advanced penetration tests covering the vehicle ecosystem, including in-vehicle systems, mobile application, cloud Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies and automation to increase efficiency and coverage Serve as a trusted advisor to management/executives both in North America and globally; recognized as an enterprise-wide change agent Provide product cybersecurity technical thought leadership throughout the research, design, development, manufacturing, and operations of the Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electrified (CASE) mobility solutions and digital services What you bring 12+ years in cybersecurity engineering, including 5+ years leading deeply technical teams Extensive experience in penetration testing, vulnerability management and advanced exploitation techniques Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing multi-disciplinary engineering teams (embedded, cloud, mobile) Proven track record of leading cross-functional partnerships with internal stakeholders and external counterparts — including OEM partners, Tier-1 suppliers, and regional/global teams Deep technical expertise with embedded systems cybersecurity – e.g., understanding of device architecture, hardware interfaces, firmware extraction, reverse engineering, exploit development, etc. Deep technical expertise with cloud cybersecurity – e.g., experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), understanding of container orchestration and serverless functions, identify misconfigurations, privilege escalations, insecure APIs, etc. Deep technical expertise with mobile applications cybersecurity – e.g., understanding of iOS and Android platforms, static code analysis, dynamic testing, reverse engineering, etc. Excellent written and communication skills with experience engaging and presenting to executive leadership Added bonus if you have Master’s Degree in Engineering, AI, or related discipline Experience with embedded AI/ML, including Generative AI and common GAI platforms Experience with ISO / SAE 21434 and/or UN R155/R156 Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or OSCP, are highly desirable Fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) for business and technical discussions 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. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.