JOB ID 27428

SW Function Owner

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
  • IT, Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
  • Tokyo
  • ¥7,500,000~¥9,500,000

This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of software functions within next-generation autonomous driving systems.

You will lead software feature development across the full V-model lifecycle, from requirements definition through implementation, validation, and production-quality delivery.

Working closely with customers, global development teams, software engineers, and validation teams, you will play a key role in ensuring technical quality, feature completeness, and successful project execution for advanced ADAS products.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    End-to-End Software Feature Ownership
    ・Lead assigned software functions through the full development lifecycle
    ・Manage requirements definition, functional design, implementation coordination, testing and validation, translate customer and system requirements into detailed software requirements

    Requirements Management & Traceability
    ・Define and maintain Software Requirement Specifications
    ・Ensure traceability between requirements, implementation & testing
    ・Manage requirement updates and change requests

    Progress & Quality Management
    ・Track software feature maturity and development progress
    ・Manage defect tracking and test results
    ・Conduct requirement reviews and deliverable validations
    ・Support production-quality software delivery

    Cross-functional Collaboration
    ・Collaborate with system engineers, software developers, & validation teams
    ・Coordinate with global development teams and overseas sites
    ・Ensure alignment with software architecture and development guidelines

    Customer Communication & Technical Alignment
    ・Participate in technical discussions with customers regarding requirements, technical issues & development progress
    ・Act as a technical bridge between customers and global engineering teams
  • Requirements
    ・Minimum 3 years of experience in software development and requirements definition for:
    ・ADAS systems
    · Infotainment systems
    · Business-level Japanese
    · Business-level English
    ・Coding test required during the interview process
    ※ Powertrain-related experience alone is not applicable
  • Preferred
    ・Knowledge or experience related to ASPICE, ISO 26262, & AUTOSAR
    ・Programming experience in C++, Python
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥7,500,000~¥9,500,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Japanese company with global opportunities, Listed company, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages, Major corporation, Management Position

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