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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  • Head of Corporate IT (Department Launch) | Candidate for Corporate IT Lead

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Internal SE, CTO・CIO
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a startup company that introduces technology into existing industries with large domestic markets and develops platform businesses that support the efficiency and advancement of after-sales services in the mobility sector. We aim to transform the industry structure and create new value.
    We operate multiple businesses for individuals and corporations, all of which have completed their initial phases and are entering the expansion phase.
    In addition to accelerating the growth of existing businesses, we are continuously working to launch new businesses.
    In the medium to long term, we aim to establish a solid position in this field and grow into a leading company in Asia.

    With an eye toward listing, this is a candidate position for corporate IT head, where you will be responsible for everything from concept to execution together with management, in order to establish a solid IT infrastructure and management system.
    You will begin by cross-checking existing rules, tools, accounts, devices, and business workflows, visualizing the current situation and risks, and then creating an improvement roadmap together with management based on the company's growth and IPO preparations, advancing improvements starting with high-priority issues. You will understand the status of account/permission management, device management, and SaaS management, establish a system where necessary IT controls function continuously, and work on automating and standardizing daily tasks such as onboarding and removal, kitting, and help desks.
    Rather than making controls an objective, you will establish an IT environment that balances business productivity and speed, enabling efficient operation even with a small team.

    Details.

  • CTO Candidate | CTO candidate

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, CTO・CIO
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥15,000,000

    We are a technology company focused on research and provision of unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operation management platforms for low-altitude areas.
    We have extensive implementation experience across diverse sites such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technologies have been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
    In recent years, we have expanded our business by establishing subsidiaries overseas and conducting large-scale procurement, and we continue to participate in public-private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform to create a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and integrated operational infrastructure.

    As a member of the management team, you will lead everything from formulating and executing technical strategies for our in-house drone development to building a global mass production system.

    Details.

  • Space Component Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, SE(General purpose)
    • Ibaraki, Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.

    You will be responsible for selecting and evaluating electronic and optical components for space communication systems and related equipment, as well as reflecting them in system design.

    This position is not just about component procurement or management; from a systems engineering perspective, you will evaluate whether the system operates reliably in space environments and whether the system as a whole is feasible, and drive development. You will collaborate with in-house hardware engineers, specialists from various fields, external component manufacturers, and technical partners to support the development of highly reliable space equipment.

    Details.

  • Connected Car (Onboard) - In-Vehicle Software Technology Development Engineer (General Manager)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,900,000~¥7,700,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for developing in-vehicle software for connected cars, driving software requirements analysis, architectural design, and technical evaluation to realize next-generation mobility services. You will lead the way in enhancing value from the user's perspective and product quality by leveraging the latest technologies such as Android Automotive and open-source technologies. This is a core position that collaborates with global development teams to deliver new connected experiences to customers worldwide.

    Details.

  • Powertrain High-Electricity System Control Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,500,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for developing high-voltage system control for powertrains for EVs and ePOWER, and will be involved in core next-generation mobility technology development such as collaborative control with autonomous driving, energy management, and V2X integration. You will consistently drive everything from control design to verification and evaluation by utilizing cutting-edge development methods such as model-based development, CI/CT, and HIL environments. This position will contribute to improving the performance of next-generation electric vehicles and creating new value while collaborating with the global team.

    Details.

  • Automotive Network and Communication Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for designing and developing in-vehicle networks and communication technologies that support the electronic architecture of next-generation vehicles. By utilizing in-vehicle communication technologies such as CAN and Ethernet, you will promote network design and standardization of communication specifications with a vehicle-wide perspective. By collaborating with the global team, you will contribute to building advanced system infrastructure that supports the era of connected cars and SDVs.

    Details.

  • Advanced Safety and Autonomous Driving High-Resolution Sensor Element Technology Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This position is responsible for developing advanced sensor technologies such as high-resolution cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and LiDAR to realize autonomous driving and advanced safety systems. You will be involved in a wide range of tasks from requirements definition to hardware and software development, vehicle evaluation, and data analysis, creating core technologies for next-generation mobility. You will promote the practical application of cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies in collaboration with domestic and international development partners.

    Details.

  • SDV In-Vehicle Application (Android-based) Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product manager (Web/Application), Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Osaka
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for developing next-generation in-vehicle applications based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) to realize SDV (Software Defined Vehicle). While leading requirements definition, architecture design, and software quality improvement, you will contribute to creating new user experiences through connected services. As a core member of the newly established Osaka development base, you will be involved in organizational building and technical strategy.

    Details.

  • AD/ADAS Field Quality Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for improving the market quality of AD/ADAS systems, leading everything from cause analysis to improvement promotion based on defect information and driving data from customers around the world. You will collaborate with development departments and suppliers to identify root causes of quality issues in sensors and control systems, contributing to the realization of safer and more reliable advanced driver assistance technologies. This position enables you to promote quality improvement from a global perspective.

    Details.

  • Automotive Diagnostic System and Communication Technology Development (Diagnostic Technology Development Engineer)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    With the advent of the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) era, automobiles are evolving into products that continue to evolve around software. Along with this, the electronic systems and software installed in vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex, and the importance of communication network architecture, electronic system design, and fault diagnosis technologies supporting them has risen dramatically. Additionally, there is a growing need for technology development that covers everything from vehicle development to production and market service. To further accelerate the development of next-generation electronic architectures and diagnostic technologies that support vehicle manufacturing in the SDV era, we are seeking partners who can join us in creating new value.

    Details.

  • SDV In-Vehicle Software Update System (OTA) Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This position is responsible for developing the onboard software update platform (OTA) that supports SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles). You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from system design to safely and efficiently update in-vehicle ECUs and various software, development of security and authentication functions, and regulatory compliance. You will build systems that continuously enhance vehicle value even after shipment and lead key technical areas supporting next-generation mobility.

    Details.

  • Next-generation vehicle motion control (brake, steering, vehicle integration) system design and vehicle adaptation engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This position is responsible for developing brake, steering, and integrated vehicle control systems that realize next-generation vehicle dynamic performance. You will be broadly involved in system design of advanced chassis control technologies such as e-4ORCE and e-Pedal Step, as well as vehicle compatibility, pursuing improvements in driving performance and ride comfort. You will be involved in development from both design and vehicle evaluation, serving as a core engineer to create new driving experiences in the era of autonomous driving.

    Details.

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