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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  • PM – AI-Driven Innovation & Strategic Programs | [AI × Social Issue Solving] Program Manager Driving New Businesses

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a technology company that leverages location data and advanced technologies to address social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
    We collaborate with government agencies, local governments, research institutions, and private companies to consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
    In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions including Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, expanding our business globally.
    Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts in the defense and security sectors, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia regions.
    It is characterized by an environment where you can actively engage with topics with significant social impact, leveraging your expertise.

    This position is a program manager who promotes multiple projects across new solution development utilizing AI and location data.
    As a hub connecting technology, business, and customers, you will lead everything from PoC to commercialization, overseeing overall project design, stakeholder coordination, and roadmap development. This position allows you to take on the challenge of creating new businesses with significant social impact while utilizing cutting-edge AI technology.

    Details.

  • Senior Software & DX Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    The team is a leading venture company within the Japanese space industry focused on rocket component development. Their vision of an accessible space industry is backed by their practical, flexible, and logical approach to design of rocket components which allows them to compete in the market with reliable products that are competitively priced.

    In this role you will use your wide range of expert knowledge to build comprehensive digital infrastructure which will help drive the development of space technologies. Working across leadership and technical departments, you will build the digital stack, working with back-end, data flows, and cloud infrastructure to develop internal systems for design generation, space technology simulations, and mission operations.

    Details.

  • UX/UI Designer|UX/UI Designer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. We mainly engage in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, while operating both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, we are also engaged in research and demonstration in the field of next-generation mobility.

    You will be responsible for UX/UI design related to automobiles.

    Details.

  • Automotive Infotainment Development & Validation Manager | Development and Evaluation Manager for In-Vehicle Infotainment Components

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), Research & Development, QC・QA, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥9,500,000~¥12,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. We mainly engage in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, while operating both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, we are also engaged in research and demonstration in the field of next-generation mobility.

    You will be responsible for performance evaluation and management of in-vehicle infotainment components (navigation, audio, meters, telematics, etc.).

    Details.

  • AD/ADAS Systems Engineer | AD/ADAS System Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. We mainly engage in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, while operating both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, we are also engaged in research and demonstration in the field of next-generation mobility.

    You will be responsible for the functional design and selection development of ADAS systems (driver assistance/preventive safety systems, sensing systems).

    Details.

  • Platform Components Strategy & Product Development | Strategic planning and pre-production/mass production development of platform components

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. We mainly engage in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, while operating both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, we are also engaged in research and demonstration in the field of next-generation mobility.

    You will be responsible for layout planning, formulation of required specifications, optimization of costs/preparation expenses, and creation of drawings for platform components. You will also coordinate with internal departments and business partners throughout each process from planning to mass production.

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  • ECU Project Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    As the project manager for ECU/VCU development projects, he leads the entire development project for domestic OEMs. You will be responsible for QCD, budget, and schedule management while collaborating with domestic and overseas development sites.

    Details.

  • IT Specialist

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    As a bridge between global IT and Japanese organizations, you will be responsible for IT project promotion, IT architecture design, cloud security, and IT operations management. While deploying global standards in Japan, we promote the construction of optimal IT environments.

    Details.

  • Brake System Software Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    Responsible for developing embedded software for electronically controlled brake systems and vehicle stability control systems. We carry out a comprehensive development process, from requirements analysis to design, implementation, integration, and evaluation, driving domestic OEM projects in collaboration with our global team.

    Details.

  • Planning of a large-scale SoC (System on Chip) for next-generation AD/ADAS automotive image sensors

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥16,000,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    The technical fields involved with SoCs are extremely broad, and projects progress in close collaboration with excellent in-house engineers with diverse specialties.

    The SoCs we have developed are installed in various vehicles and play a crucial role that has a significant impact on society.

    We welcome applications from those who are passionate about transforming the future of cars by leveraging information technology as engineers and contributing to the realization of a safer and more efficient transportation society!

    Details.

  • Powertrain ECU/VCU Software System Designer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    You will be responsible for the design and requirements analysis of ECU/VCU software systems for powertrains. While negotiating technical matters with domestic OEMs, you will collaborate with the global development team, handling a wide range of tasks from requirement specification formulation to system testing.

    Details.

  • Research and Development Related to Intelligent Vehicles (Autonomous Driving Using End to End Models): AI Software Engineer [Tokyo]

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥14,000,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    For over 10 years, we have been responsible for the pioneering development of autonomous driving systems.
    In 2014, we conducted a demonstration experiment of autonomous driving on the Chita Road in Aichi Prefecture, and since then, we have been promoting demonstration experiments on general roads in Aichi Prefecture, Tokyo, and Hokkaido, working on advanced development.

    Amidst this, the emergence of generative AI has brought a game-changing transformation to the autonomous driving field, both in terms of players and development speed, with tech companies in the US and China evolving rapidly.
    To keep pace with the development speed of leading tech companies in the US and China, in 2023 we launched a data-driven and generative AI autonomous driving pilot development project with the cooperation of various external partner companies.

    Against this backdrop, we are seeking individuals with knowledge and experience in computer science and data science to accelerate development.

    Details.

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