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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  • Electrical Components Design & Development Engineer | Design and Development of Electrical Components

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, 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 develop the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, and operate both domestically and internationally. We have strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and have 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 next-generation mobility fields.

    You will be responsible for mass production and development of electrical components that meet target performance while coordinating with internal and external related departments.

    Details.

  • R&D Engineer (Hardware & Control Systems Design) | R&D Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A global manufacturer of industrial coating and coating equipment, providing spray guns, pumps, paint supply and painting systems for manufacturing including automobiles. With multiple established brands under its umbrella, we focus on proposing systems that consider the entire production line rather than just individual products. We are a company with a global technology foundation and strong niche expertise that supports the realization of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.

    An R&D engineer responsible for the design and improvement of hardware and control systems for industrial equipment. We are broadly involved in everything from creating circuit diagrams, layouts, and electrical BOMs to product testing, troubleshooting, quality improvement, new product development (NPD), and product launches, developing technology solutions that deliver differentiated value to customers.

    Details.

  • Factory DX Promotion Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Production Engineer
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,500,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    Leveraging strong research and development capabilities, it operates globally and collaborates with major automakers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety and interior technologies.

    In this role, you will support the IT infrastructure that keeps a large automotive manufacturing site running.

    Acting as the bridge between IT and the production floor, you will maintain factory networks, PCs, servers, and production IT systems while supporting new-line launches and digitalization projects involving MES, AGVs, WMS, traceability, cybersecurity, and smart-factory technologies.

    Details.

  • System Design Leader – ADAS Systems Architect/Vehicle Camera | System Design Leader - ADAS System Architect/In-Vehicle Camera

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,800,000~¥7,800,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    Leveraging strong research and development capabilities, we operate globally and collaborate with major automobile manufacturers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety technologies and interior technologies.

    This position is for the system architect (System Design Leader) of in-vehicle camera products in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) projects, responsible for overall system design.
    In this position, you will serve as a System Design Leader (System Architect) for automotive camera products within ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) projects, taking charge of overall product system design.

    Details.

  • Firmware Engineer for Space Venture

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, SE(General purpose)
    • Ibaraki, Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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.

    Use your knowledge of firmware and software to drive space technology development, by applying a broad range of knowledge in new and uncharted areas you will contribute to product development through the lens of embedded firmware, microcontrollers, and processors. Your work will be a part of the exciting growth within in the space industry, one of the fast growing industries in the world. The products you make will help connect space technology to everyday society and advance humanity.

    Details.

  • Business Architect | Business Strategy and Planning Consultant

    • IT, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Strategic Consultant, Sales Planning & Analysis, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥7,000,000~¥18,000,000

    To directly solve problems in manufacturing, which accounts for about 20% of Japanese industry, we provide SaaS services and
    have already successfully raised approximately 30 billion yen in funding, making us a rapidly growing company.
    We are a company that is constantly working to create 'new systems' that change the norms of industry, so that everyone involved in manufacturing can fully demonstrate their inherent abilities.


    You will be responsible for all necessary transformations across multiple accounts within your industry, from identifying departmental issues to reaching management agreements, on-site implementation, and subsequent horizontal rollouts. It is an environment where on-site issues are directly linked to management challenges, allowing you to directly feel the speed and impact of transformation.

    Details.

  • Responsible for research on new value creation utilizing magnetic field application technology and next-generation artificial intelligence technologies

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

    It is one of Japan’s leading automakers. The company operates both domestically and internationally, focusing on the development, production, and sale of automobiles and related parts. It has a strong presence in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and boasts a broad track record of sales in the global market.
    The company is advancing technological development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, it is also engaged in research and demonstration projects in the field of next-generation mobility.

    The automotive industry is undergoing a period of major transformation driven by electrification, the shift toward carbon neutrality, and advances in autonomous driving technology.
    Building on the automotive technologies we have cultivated over many years, we are taking on the challenge of realizing next-generation mobility that seamlessly connects the sky and the ground.
    At our Innovation Center, we are advancing research and development of future technologies, including air mobility, and are engaged in a comprehensive process—from exploring cutting-edge technologies to prototyping and demonstration—to create new value.

    In this position, you will be involved in research that leads to the creation of new value by utilizing magnetic field application technologies and next-generation artificial intelligence technologies.
    In this department, you will be responsible for the following duties.

    ・Research and demonstration of next-generation AI technologies (including magnetic field application technologies)
    ・Research and demonstration related to next-generation factories (including humanoid technologies)
    ・Research and demonstration related to next-generation batteries
    ・Research and demonstration related to energy resilience
    ・Research and demonstration related to vehicles with new forms and structures

    Details.

  • Preliminary research on new batteries

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

    It is one of Japan’s leading automakers. The company operates both domestically and internationally, focusing on the development, production, and sale of automobiles and related parts. It has a strong presence in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids, and boasts a broad sales track record in the global market.
    The company is advancing technological development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, the company is also engaged in research and demonstration projects in the field of next-generation mobility.


    ・Lead researcher for pioneering research on new batteries for next-generation electric vehicles
    ・Research on new materials, cell design recipes, and cell structures
    ・Collaborative research with external partners (universities, startups, etc.) and establishing the necessary infrastructure

    <Tools Used>
    ・Electrochemical measurement equipment (charge/discharge systems, impedance analyzers, etc.)
    ・MATLAB and the general-purpose simulation software GT-SUTE (training will be provided after joining)

    Details.

  • New Business Planning - Manu/Transportation/Public Sectors | New Business Development - Solutions for Manufacturing/Transportation/Public Sectors

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Business Development & Strategy
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,300,000~¥12,000,000

    We are a global company that has been operating in Japan for over 125 years. It drives cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees domestically, we are spreading Japanese-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.

    This position leverages image recognition technology, customer base, and sales networks to create new businesses that solve social and industrial issues.

    Details.

  • Next-Generation Mobility Development | Next-Generation Mobility Development (Flutter/Android/Mobility Experience)

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥20,000,000

    It is a system integrator and software company based in Silicon Valley and Dallas, Texas, and a group company of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For over 10 years, we have supported OEM/tier companies in the telecommunications and automotive industries in North America.

    In next-generation mobility development, you will be responsible for software implementation (coding) for automobile manufacturers. You will be assigned positions tailored to your experience and aptitude, including front-end and back-end development using Flutter/Dart and Android, as well as UI/UX design and development.

    Details.

  • Android Application Developer | Android App Development Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,500,000

    As an infrastructure company supporting urban mobility, we operate a parking network boasting an overwhelming scale both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses including car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to a stable business foundation, we are actively engaged in developing new services utilizing digital technologies, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding globally beyond Japan, currently operating in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where we can take on large-scale challenges. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, fields where you can build your own career are expanding.

    You will be responsible for developing applications for our original parking payment machines. The main mission is to develop and maintain parking lot payment machines installed in parking lots scattered throughout the city.

    Details.

  • Section Manager Level | Research Leader in New Value Creation Using Next-Generation AI Technologies

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kyoto
    • ¥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 lead research in the fields of AI, robotics, and autonomous systems within an innovation organization responsible for research and development of cutting-edge technologies. This position allows you to take on the challenge of creating innovative technologies that will lead to future mobility and industrial transformation. Amid rapid technological innovation and changes in the market environment, we promote research and development of advanced technologies that create next-generation competitive advantages. You will consistently lead everything from exploring themes to technology demonstrations aimed at creating new value.

    Details.

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