IT jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

Industry Trends for IT Jobs

Acceleration of automated driving technology

While the Japanese market as a whole is facing a shortage of IT personnel, demand for IT-related positions is increasing every year due to advances in automated driving technology and connectivity.

Embedded software engineers: Involved in software development and algorithm design for automated driving systems, and increasingly being hired from outside the automotive industry.
Network and Infrastructure Engineers: Network design and development related to communication infrastructure and data transmission for automated vehicles is in high demand, especially for engineers with experience in the telecommunications industry.
Security-related: Knowledge in cyber security assessment and vulnerability countermeasures for automated vehicles, where human lives are at stake, is in high demand.

App Development and Cloud Services

With the advancement of connectivity, the development of in-vehicle systems, driver assistance applications, and other services provided through contact points with users is becoming more important, and mobile application development and cloud services are being utilized.

In-house training of IT personnel

The number of companies, including major Japanese companies, that have established internal training environments for IT personnel is gradually increasing against a backdrop of a shortage of IT personnel.

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  • Pre-Sales (SCM domain in Manufacturing industry) [Enterprise/Manufacturing].

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Area・Regional Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥11,000,000

    A leading ICT company in Japan and a global technology company whose strength lies in the integration of social infrastructure and digital technology, we provide solutions in a wide range of industrial fields including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, finance, government, and telecommunications, in addition to cutting-edge areas such as AI, IoT, cloud computing, security, networking, and quantum computing. We provide solutions to a wide range of industrial fields, including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, finance, government, and telecommunications.

    Backed by our ability to solve social issues and our track record of system integration cultivated over many years, we are currently expanding our business in Japan and overseas under the slogan of "Digital x Social Value Creation.

    Particularly in the manufacturing, distribution, and public sector domains, we have an established reputation for field-based DX support based on business understanding, and we also focus on business sophistication using a cloud-native approach and AI. Recently, the company has also increased its presence in the areas of supply chain optimization support for global companies and business process innovation through the use of AI.

    The company is strengthening its operations not only in Japan but also globally, including in Asia, Europe, and the United States, and is working to create value across industries and sectors as a comprehensive tech company originating in Japan.

    The Manufacturing Solutions Division is expanding its business under the slogan, "Connecting the world digitally to enhance the value of the real world together with the manufacturing industry.
    We are aiming to expand our business by focusing on the SCM domain, which is one of our priority areas.

    Details.

  • System Engineer(IVI)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥9,000,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    You will lead the definition of new product architecture for projects with multiple OEMs. This role is responsible for providing solutions that meet customer needs and project goals.

    Details.

  • Automotive Radar Signal Processing Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A global technology company dedicated to the future of safe and sustainable mobility, providing software and hardware solutions primarily for the automotive sector. The company's business focuses on advanced automotive safety systems, connectivity, and electrical architecture, designed and developed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It also leads the industry in data and power distribution capabilities and plays a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures.

    The company operates in more than 77 locations worldwide, with a particular focus on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors and electric vehicles. The company is particularly focused on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles. In addition, the company promotes sustainable initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality.

    We are looking for engineers for in-vehicle sensors used in the field of automated driving and ADAS.
    We are a mega-supplier of ADAS components with top-class sales in the world.
    The company is expanding its organization in Japan in line with its improving business performance.
    We are also expanding our team of engineers for automated driving related products at our Yokohama Technical Center.

    This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience in launching new products and growing the organization.
    Automotive radar and cameras have a functional aspect as an ECU and a measurement device to detect objects.
    Algorithm engineers are in charge of the functional aspect of the product, verifying and designing algorithms for tracking detected objects and customer functions such as ACC.
    We aim to be a team that can talk with customers and internal R&D on equal terms, and we are trying to develop a culture that focuses on delivery and quality of deliverables.

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  • System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A global technology company dedicated to the future of safe and sustainable mobility, providing software and hardware solutions primarily for the automotive sector. The company's business focuses on advanced automotive safety systems, connectivity, and electrical architecture, which it designs and develops for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It also leads the industry in data and power distribution capabilities and plays a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures.

    The company operates in more than 77 locations worldwide, with a particular focus on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors and electric vehicles. The company is particularly focused on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles. In addition, we also promote sustainable initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality.

    We are looking for talented systems engineers to support our global development team to launch more than 10 vehicle platforms in the next two years.
    You will be responsible for products using advanced ADAS-related technologies for a Japanese OEM customer.
    Your main role will be to act as a bridge between the customer and the domestic and international engineering teams, defining product specification requirements and leading the creation of specifications.
    Future career paths include team manager and engineering project leader.
    We at Aptiv are looking for a talented Systems Engineer to support our global development team as
    You will be responsible for products using advanced ADAS-related technologies for JOEM customers. .
    Your main role will be to act as a bridge between the customer and the domestic and international engineering teams, defining product specification
    In the future, there are career paths such as Engineering Team Manager and Engineering Project Leader etc.

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  • System architecture planning, prototyping, and OEM proposals for in-vehicle ECUs

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥16,000,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].



    You will be responsible for the following tasks related to the architectural design of a group of ECUs in a vehicle, assuming the technological evolution of society, the automotive industry, ECUs and software in the next 5 to 10 years.

    Details.

  • Senior Requirement Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Production Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    The main responsibility is to gather, organize, and oversee stakeholder requirements throughout the entire lifecycle process. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements.

    Details.

  • Technical Project Manager _ ADAS Automatic Parking Assistance System

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    In the ADAS Division, We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team as a Technical Project Manager in the ADAS Division.

    The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.
    A new R&D facility has been completed and the company is working on further development of advanced technologies.

    Details.

  • Hardware Electrical Engineer (Leader)

    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboard and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    Stations are set up mainly in urban areas, and a system is being developed to make short-distance travel easier and more efficient.
    Easily accessible via a dedicated app, it is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and include solutions to urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    Our mission is to provide safer and more reliable vehicles and services by utilizing electric and electronic technologies in quality improvement and new development of electric micromobility.

    Details.

  • Consultant Manager [Fukuoka].

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Operational Consultant, Strategic Consultant
    • Fukuoka
    • ¥10,000,000~¥20,000,000

    A rapidly growing consulting firm that values providing value centered on "people" and practices long-term, companionable support based on trust and empathy Established in the mid-2010s, the firm has expanded to approximately 1,000 employees. We cover a wide range of areas from business strategy, IT, digital transformation, and project management in a single integrated manner. Although many of our employees come from large firms, we have a flat organizational culture that allows them to move autonomously without being restricted by titles or years. Our consulting style is characterized by an emphasis on people skills and cooperation, without being biased toward specialized skills.

    We also focus on creating a working environment, and have systems in place to ensure both growth and peace of mind for our employees, including remote work and flextime systems, career support, training, mentoring, and health support. The company is favored by many young and mid-career professionals as a workplace where they can expand their own potential while making a deep contribution to clients in an open organizational climate.

    Our clients include major financial, manufacturing, human resources, and telecommunications companies, regardless of industry or whether they are foreign or domestic...etc. .etc
    You will be responsible for a wide range of consulting services from business reform to IT strategy planning, IT implementation, and new business planning, with a focus on major clients.

    Depending on the project, you may be asked to participate in projects at other locations remotely.

    Details.

  • GNC Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.

    Details.

  • Satellite System Engineer

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. They design and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
    A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.

    You will lead the spacecraft system design and system development work.

    Details.

  • Attitude Control System Engineer (Manager, Director)|Control System Engineer (Manager, Director)

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥15,000,000

    A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. They design and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.
    A fast-growing startup developing next-generation research platforms in space. and operate unmanned experimental systems in low Earth orbit, enabling high-value experiments not possible on the ground.

    Design and development of control systems for satellites and re-entry capsules

    Details.

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