Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Toyota•Plano, TX

About The Position

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), we're building next-generation products that redefine mobility for millions of customers worldwide. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer — Frontend, an individual contributor who combines strong front-end engineering skills with the technical maturity to drive solutions end-to-end, influence peers, and take ownership of complex features across the stack. You're past the point of just executing tickets. You think about the system, push back when something doesn't make sense, and help the team move faster by raising the quality of everything you touch. 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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong front-end focus
Solid expertise in React and Next.js , including SSR, SSG, App Router, and client/server component patterns
Strong proficiency in TypeScript
Experience with Tailwind CSS and component libraries like shadcn/ui or similar
Familiarity with state management using Zustand , Redux Toolkit, or equivalent
Experience with schema validation using Zod or similar libraries
Ability to design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs , with solid understanding of API contracts, error handling, and type safety
Experience deploying and working with front-end applications on AWS , including: CloudFront for CDN and edge caching, Lambda@Edge or CloudFront Functions for serverless edge logic, S3 for static asset hosting, API Gateway + Lambda for serverless API services
Good understanding of front-end performance: code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies (SWR, React Query), and Core Web Vitals
Experience debugging across the stack using browser devtools, network inspection, and log analysis
Experience with testing: unit (Vitest/Jest), component (Testing Library), and E2E (Playwright/Cypress)
Clear communicator — comfortable discussing technical decisions with teammates and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services, banking, or insurance industry
Familiarity with monorepo tooling (Turborepo, Nx) and modern build systems (Vite, esbuild)
Experience with event-driven architecture on AWS using EventBridge , SQS , or SNS
Exposure to design system contribution or component library development
Experience with React Native or cross-platform mobile development
Exposure to GenAI tooling integration in front-end products
AWS certifications (Developer Associate or Cloud Practitioner)

Responsibilities

Design and build high-quality front-end features using modern React and Next.js patterns, with a strong eye for performance and user experience
Build and maintain backend API services that support front-end product needs, including RESTful and GraphQL endpoints
Take ownership of features from design through deployment — including testing, observability, and post-launch monitoring
Participate actively in technical design discussions, contributing well-reasoned proposals and tradeoff analysis
Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the front-end and API layers — from UI rendering bugs to slow API responses
Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and hold a high bar in code reviews
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with Product, Design, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful features
Identify and address tech debt, performance issues, and reliability gaps proactively

Benefits

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)