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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.
Occupations
- SE(Web, open systems)
- Network and Infrastructure Engineer
- Web Producer
- SE (control, embedded systems)
- Product Engineer (hardware and software)
- Design Engineer / UI/UX Designer
- Program and Project Manager
- security
- Web/Application Engineer
- Information Systems/In-house SE
- data scientist
- EC Consultant Management
- Operation, maintenance and support
- Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales, FAE
Job Listings
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Ground Segment Cloud Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), SE(Web, OPEN)
- 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 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 operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. 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.
Population Sanitation System You will work with suppliers on all aspects of design, development, testing, operation, and maintenance of the ground system. -
Embedded Software Engineer-Automotive Image Sensor Systems
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Tokyo, Hyogo, Aichi
- ¥4,700,000~¥14,300,000
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 work as embedded software in a department that performs a full range of development tasks from camera hardware design, image capture control, image recognition, and embedded microcontroller implementation. -
Electric Powertrain Project Manager
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000
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 a leader in managing and driving development projects for electric powertrain systems. -
ADAS ECU Project Manager|ADAS ECU Development Project Manager
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥7,500,000~¥14,300,000
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)].
Project management of control ECUs for advanced driver assistance and automated driving. -
Autonomous Driving / ADAS Project Manager
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Hyogo, Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000
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 projects to build automated driving and advanced driving support systems, keeping an eye on regulatory trends, and managing the development of components such as radar and cameras, as well as application development engineers for automatic braking and lane keeping. -
Program Operations Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
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-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Lead program execution and customer alignment in Japan while scaling global operations for new business growth. Ensure high-performing teams, disciplined execution, and effective collaboration between local and global stakeholders. -
Engineering Services Delivery Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
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-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
This position coordinates and supports delivery management of engineering services for Japanese OEMs. The role ensures timely project execution, builds strong customer relationships, and drives process improvements and lessons learned across programs. -
Solution Architect
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥13,000,000
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-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
The Solution Architect must define and oversee the technical blueprint for advanced automotive software and systems. requirements with technical implementation, guiding teams in the design, development, integration, and validation of both software and hardware The position will serve as a key technical interface for stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet customer specifications, technical The position will serve as a key technical interface for stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet customer specifications, technical feasibility, and industry standards. -
In-house System Support Engineer
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
- IT, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000
We provide Saas services to solve direct problems in the manufacturing industry, which accounts for approximately 20% of Japanese industry.
We have already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
It is a company that is working daily to create a "new system" that will change the conventional wisdom of the industry, so that all people involved in "manufacturing" can maximize their inherent capabilities.
You will be responsible for the maintenance, modification, and operational improvement of internal systems, with a focus on business systems used by accounting, human resources, legal, and other departments. -
R&D Manager|R&D Organization General Manager
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ~¥15,000,000
Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.
The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.
This is a general manager position for an R&D organization responsible for automated driving technology.
This position is responsible for managing an organization of approximately 90 engineers based in Tokyo and Ibaraki, and leading technical collaboration with customers and the global headquarters. This is an extremely important and discretionary management position that will drive the execution of strategy in the Japanese market.
You will be responsible for overseeing a diverse R&D organization of approximately 90 engineers across two sites (Tokyo and Ibaragi). As the local leader, you will drive engineering execution, talent development, and strategic alignment with OEM customers and Valeo's global headquarters.
This is a high-impact leadership role with broad scope, strong autonomy, and direct influence on the future of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions in Japan. This is a high-impact leadership role with broad scope, strong autonomy, and direct influence on the future of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions in Japan. -
System verification work related to control and diagnostic functions of integrated ECUs for inverters, motors, and charging/discharging systems for electric vehicles [Ibaraki, Gunma, Tokyo
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control design
- Ibaraki, Tokyo, Tochigi
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.
This position is for system verification of inverters for electric vehicles (HEV/EV), motors, and charge/discharge system integrated ECUs, etc. using HILS, bench, etc.
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Infotainment Test Environment Engineer
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
A global automotive brand renowned for its innovative, high-quality vehicles that blend precision engineering with exceptional performance. In Japan, it offers a diverse lineup of premium models, aiming to elevate the driving experience while contributing to a more sustainable and forward-thinking mobility future. mobility future.
Responsible for ensuring the readiness, reliability, and continuous improvement of test environments-including vehicles and benches This role combines hands-on technical troubleshooting, system maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to enable smooth testing and high-quality system validation. maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to enable smooth testing and high-quality system validation.
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