Backend Software Engineer (Bilingual - Japanese/ English)

Our Mission:

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable EV companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you!


Why Drivemode:

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About Drivemode

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Hybrid and Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable automotive companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you!


The Backend Engineer is responsible for developing & delivering on cloud system that supports drivers on day-to-day activities, such as navigation, preferences, authentication, and so on. You will work directly with senior and staff engineers & project managers to understand the product needs for the online services you will be in charge of. You might also engage directly with external teams to learn about existing corporate systems, experiment with them, and participate in architecture and integration decisions.

We're looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for new technologies, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to get things done, even if it falls outside their usual area of responsibility.

What You Will Do

• Develop backend service solutions, including cloud infrastructure services selection and setup, monitoring and alerting, and integration with several 3rd-party APIs.
• Work closely with Senior Engineers, Mobile App developers, 3rd party API developers, and software architects to collaborate on solutions that serve Honda drivers with the best experience.
• Troubleshoot production issues, develop and release hotfixes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience using languages such as Java/Kotlin/Scala, TypeScript, or Rust to ship production code.
• Fluent in Python.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese and English.
• A track record of shipping performant API integrations and interfaces.
• Experience with a major cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• A flexible attitude and entrepreneurial mindset. Be willing to engage outside of your usual responsibility area, learn new technologies, and tackle challenges beyond backend development.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), such as Terraform.
• Experience with vehicle development or IoT.
• Experience with leading a university or school team.
• Extraversion personality trait

$157,000 - $202,000 a year

This is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee's unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.