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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  • Digital/Event Marketing - Brand Communication

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer, Event, Promotion, Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,900,000~¥6,500,000

    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 company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    With the task of improving corporate recognition and strengthening global brand management, you will promote our technologies and initiatives to the many stakeholders surrounding the company through our website, digital content, exhibitions, sponsorship activities, and other means. In addition, you will work globally in cooperation with the communication members in each overseas region.

    Details.

  • RF Communications Systems Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,010,000

    We are Japan's original developer of space transportation systems, providing innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    Armed with cutting-edge design capabilities and a spirit of challenge, we contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products.
    We are a company that values a culture that encourages each employee to think and act independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    In the development of space transportation vehicles (rockets), you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of communication systems and communication radios that connect the vehicle and ground stations. You will play a central role in supporting the quality and stability of the overall communications from the physical layer of the radio (antennas and RF front-end) to baseband signal processing and communications protocols.
    Although some implementation of circuits and signal processing will be done in cooperation with external partners, the position is expected to be involved as a main player in system design, specification definition, and evaluation.

    Details.

  • Automotive Embedded Software Developer

    • IT, System Integrator
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(Web, OPEN)
    • USA
    • ¥9,000,000~¥18,000,000

    The firm is very well-established in their country of origin with revenue of USD 5 million and globally working with more than 5,000 clients with more than 6,000 employees including 4,000 software engineers. The firm is very well-established in their country of origin with revenue of USD 500 million and globally working with more than 5,000 clients with more than 4,000 software engineers.
    With over 20 years of successful partnerships including firms like Softbank and strengths in mobile and communications technologies, they are With over 20 years of successful partnerships including firms like Softbank and strengths in mobile and communications technologies, they are expanding into the next-generation in-vehicle mobility field where automotive manufacturers (OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers) are increasingly looking for innovative software development, especially in the areas of display, infotainment and audio solutions.
    The firm has capabilities in embedded systems as well as upstream development and strength in integration between embedded development and UI and the US The office is capable of providing services including software development, testing, and offshore development.


    You would be working in a global team developing innovative embedded systems for the automotive industry collaborating with great engineers in Japan and North America to develop embedded software for automotive applications. The firm is looking for a passionate and experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative, international environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

    Details.

  • Design Specialist

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,040,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    As a design specialist, you will be responsible for all creative measures that shape brand communication. The scope of work ranges from corporate branding to product design for rockets and satellites. Through internal and external communication, you will play an important role in improving the brand value.

    As a Design Specialist, you will take charge of creative initiatives that shape the Technologies' brand communications. span a wide range of design work, from corporate branding to product design for our rockets and satellites. This position plays a key role in enhancing the firm's brand value through communication both within and outside the company.

    Details.

  • Mission Integration Engineer | Mission Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    This position is a key position in the launch services business, working on both commercial and technical aspects of the project.
    Understands the mission requirements of the customer satellite operators and leads all technical aspects from satellite integration to launch site operations and post-launch support.
    We coordinate to ensure that the customer's satellite meets our launch vehicle side requirements and increase the certainty of mission success through the integration of mechanical and electrical interfaces.

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  • FPGA Engineer (Avionics Development) | FPGA Engineer (Avionics Development)

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,080,000~¥9,020,000

    We are Japan's original developer of space transportation systems, providing innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    Armed with cutting-edge design capabilities and a spirit of challenge, we contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products.
    We are a company that values a culture that encourages each employee to think and act independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    I am in charge of FPGA development for avionics systems installed on rockets. The avionics system is an important system for electronic control of the entire rocket, and multiple electronic circuits and CPUs work together.

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  • Senior Space Systems Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥15,000,000

    An international satellite development and services company with a very strong manufacturing base. Their work has been critical to making space data accessible to the private market by offering a fixed-rate modular satellite network and mission planning service that is highly competitive in the market. By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have quickly becoming a global team and leader in the space industry.

    As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be the cornerstone of an exciting move into the Japanese space industry. With your expert understanding of space systems, client needs, and innovative thinking you will turn ambitious ideas into reality and make space an accessible resource for all. Your technical proposals and foresight will provide the necessary roadmap for customers to see their space based projects through to smooth implementation.

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  • Software Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,000,000~¥11,000,000

    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, 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 Japanese vehicle OEM customers.
    Your main role will be to drive software development of products for Japanese vehicle OEMs by interacting with customers and domestic and international engineering teams.
    Future career paths include team manager and engineering project leader.
    Looking for a talented Systems Engineer to support our global development team as we launch over
    You will be responsible for products using advanced ADAS-related technologies for JOEM customers.
    The main role The main role is to drive software development of products for Japanese vehicle OEMs by interacting with customers and domestic and international engineering teams.
    In the future, there are career paths such as Engineering Team Manager and Engineering Project Leader etc.

    Details.

  • Systems Engineer for In-Vehicle Infotainment Products

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Design engineer,UI/UX designer, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥12,000,000

    As one of the world's top-class automotive parts suppliers, we globally develop a wide range of products and solutions that support the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technologies that connect people, vehicles, and society, we contribute to the realization of safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value in response to constantly changing market needs.

    You will be in charge of software development for in-vehicle infotainment devices, which are becoming increasingly large scale due to their multi-functionality and integration. Our mission is to contribute to improving user value through services that leverage the strengths of infotainment devices amid the demand for safety and comfort in next-generation mobility.

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  • Business Process & Management Consultant (for manufacturing industry)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • Consulting, IT Consultant
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥12,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    The organization provides consulting services based on the strength of NEC's digital technology and consulting experience with industry-leading clients.
    Large to medium-sized companies, mainly in the manufacturing industry.
    The counter for proposals and reports will be the client company's management, CIO, business managers, IT department heads, etc.

    Planning and formulating the direction of client business and management reforms and measures for their materialization from the perspectives of organization, business processes, IT, and other factors. Participate in projects lasting six months to one year as a theme leader for large-scale projects or a project manager for small- to medium-scale projects, and co-create with the client, prepare, lead, and build consensus for study meetings, and prepare related documents and presentations.
    In projects, the project manager will work jointly with the client's business and IT department managers.

    Details.

  • CAE Software Sales Manager

    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A well known software solutions company with large market share in Japan that specializes in solutions for sheet metal forming.

    This role focuses on direct sales and business development for automotive OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in the Hiroshima area. It involves expanding customer accounts, promoting software solutions for sheet metal stamping workflows, and driving market development initiatives.

    Details.

  • product manager

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,000,000

    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 has already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding and is currently growing rapidly.


    You will be responsible for product management of the manufacturing AI data platform and related products.

    This is a position where you will be responsible for service design, customer interviews, and project management from a wide range of perspectives including business, operations, and development, while consistently leading the product from conception to deployment and ongoing value provision.

    The mission of this position is to maximize the value of the product by collaborating with stakeholders and related parties and maximizing the capabilities of the development and operations teams to lead to behavioral changes in the customer.

    In addition to new product launches and continuous improvement activities, Caddy has a number of concurrent projects, and the successful candidate will be required to manage and execute the product roadmap and product backlog appropriately, taking into account the status of these projects.

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