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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  • Cloud Engineer for Leading Satellite Company

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • 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.

    In this role you will design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure used by our team to help develop satellites. Your work will be critical to the smooth development and successful mission execution of satellite operations and development.

    Details.

  • Onboard Security Field Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    This role involves collaborating with product development, assisting sales teams, managing security projects, and ensuring high-quality customer This role involves collaborating with product development, assisting sales teams, managing security projects, and ensuring high-quality customer support related to embedded security products.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security Tester

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    This role also involves project management, sales support, and contributing to the development of a security testing strategy for the Japanese market.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security Consultant

    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    Provide high quality security related consultation support to customers in the embedded and automotive cyber security industries.

    Details.

  • Planning and research (system development) of in-vehicle SoC for automated driving and next-generation mobility

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].



    In this position, you will be engaged in (1) planning of in-vehicle SoC and (2) development of critical IP for automated driving systems and in-vehicle connected services with world-class safety and convenience.
    *You will be sent to Mirise Technologies Corporation (https://www.mirise-techs.com/) as an employee of Denso Corporation.

    Details.

  • Planning and research of in-vehicle SoC for self-driving cars and next-generation mobility (Leader/Management Recruitment)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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 planning and researching SoCs for automated driving systems and in-vehicle connected services with world-class safety and convenience.

    Details.

  • DSP Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This audio technology leader delivers premium sound with innovative noise-canceling headphones, immersive speakers, and advanced automotive systems, focusing on performance, comfort, and sleek design.

    Handle DSP application work and support clients while working with various cross functional teams.

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  • Marketing and planning of analog semiconductor products

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].



    In this position, you will be responsible for marketing and product planning to expand the business of in-house ASIC products.




    Details.

  • Design and development of hardware for in-vehicle image sensors, and design and development of evaluation environment hardware for algorithm development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].



    This position is responsible for the design and development of hardware for in-vehicle image sensors, as well as the design and development of algorithm development and evaluation environment hardware.

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  • Ground Segment Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥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.

    In this position you will oversee the deployment of the ground segment software necessary for spacecraft operations. You will design the software architecture necessary for flight dynamics and develop algorithms and documentation for successful mission operations.

    Details.

  • Software Engineer for Satellites

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

    A leader in space technology, this company has a strong history of satellite development and innovation with a global work force. They have more than a decade of experience inside the quickly growing Japanese space industry providing services such as satellite technology integration and data They have more than a decade of experience inside the quickly growing Japanese space industry providing services such as satellite technology integration and data collection.

    In this role you will work with an international team to maintain, develop, and oversee the operations of satellite constellations. Your work developing software for satellite operations will allow people from all industries to effectively access and use satellite technology to advance humanity.

    Details.

  • Advance development of driver assistance and automated driving systems (using AI technology)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].



    In this position, you will work as an engineer or project manager for the advanced development of driver assistance and automated driving systems (utilizing AI technology).

    Details.

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