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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  • Manager, Four-Wheel Vehicle E&E Architecture Strategy | Strategic Planning for Four-Wheel E&E Architecture (Managerial Position)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Cyber Security
    • Tochigi
    • ¥11,900,000~¥22,000,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    As a manager in this field, you will be responsible for managing the conceptualization and planning of E&E architecture strategies with an eye toward next-generation mobility, as well as project leadership.

    Details.

  • Robotic Joint Actuator System Design Leader | Robot Joint Actuator System Design and Development Leader

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Aichi
    • ¥9,500,000~¥12,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. It operates mainly in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, 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, it is also engaged in research and demonstration in next-generation mobility fields.

    You will be responsible for everything from formulating requirements and specifications for joint actuators installed in AI robots to system concept, design, prototyping, evaluation, and improvement. You will conduct system design from an overhead perspective of components such as motors, reducers, servo drivers, and encoders, architectural design, and mechatronic integrated design, coordinating technical cooperation internally and externally, and managing technical progress within the development team.

    Details.

  • Motorcycle xCU HILS Development Engineer | HILS Development/Verification Engineer for Motorcycle xCU

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,400,000

    As an automaker that will continue to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years from now, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have and will continue to challenge ourselves to create new value beyond existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be delighted.
    Having provided a variety of products loved by many customers with solid technical expertise, the company is now seeking partners to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    To build an environment where developers can make accurate design decisions and support high-quality, efficient control development, you will not only serve as HILS evaluators but also promote the construction and evolution of development infrastructure and processes utilizing HILS and MBD. You will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders inside and outside the company, playing an active role in a wide range of phases from upstream development processes to mass production.

    Details.

  • Development of cybersecurity functions for in-vehicle integrated computers (mobility computers) (development of core products that integrate with the cloud as the core for SDV realization)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, Internal SE, Research & Development, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Cyber Security
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,300,000

    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)].

    We are looking for partners who will jointly develop the security technologies necessary to protect cars and related services from cyberattack threats and incorporate them into our products.

    Details.

  • Visual designers specializing in UI/UX design

    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    This company is a holding company overseeing the entire group and was established in 2021 after changing its name from a business management company. Its headquarters are located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and it mainly formulates management strategies for the entire group and allocates resources. Specific business activities are entrusted to subsidiaries, supporting a wide range of fields such as electronics, entertainment, and finance.

    In addition to traditional business areas like home entertainment, our main business involves visually rendering user interfaces for various products, services, and technologies in new business areas such as finance and R&D, in a visually appealing way.
    In addition to creating beautiful visuals, there are a wide range of opportunities including UX proposals, service design, interaction design, and motion design.

    Details.

  • UX/UI Designer

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,800,000~¥12,000,000

    A leading global technology company in Japan. Based on advanced ICT technologies cultivated over many years, we utilize cutting-edge technologies such as AI, biometric authentication, and cybersecurity to expand our business broadly, from social infrastructure to cutting-edge industrial fields.
    In the automotive and mobility sectors, we support the realization of next-generation mobility using software and data, while in the space sector, we have extensive experience and technological capabilities supporting Japan's space development in satellites and space-related systems.
    Going forward, we will further promote corporate transformation centered on AI and the advancement of digital infrastructure, aiming to solve global social issues and create new value in growth areas such as mobility, space, and security. A major attraction is that we can participate in large-scale projects that not only focus on research and development but also contribute to social and industrial transformation.

    This position is a leading position in BtoB/BtoG business applications and UX/UI design in public services*.
    Specifically, you will be responsible for the following tasks.
    *Public service examples: ATMs, JR facial recognition ticket gates, disaster evacuation support apps, etc

    . In any of these grades
    , you may eventually gain experience in website design or be involved in information design.

    Details.

  • Power Electronics Project Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,500,000

    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.

    This position leads large-scale e-Mobility power electronics projects for Japanese automakers.

    You will coordinate customer and domestic and international development teams and related departments, and be responsible for a wide range of project management—from project planning to mass production launch—to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and budget targets.

    Details.

  • Back-End Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥9,000,000

    This company is a next-generation space technology venture focused on unlocking powerful insights from Earth observation data. By combining advanced satellite systems with sophisticated data analytics, it delivers timely, high-resolution intelligence that supports smarter decision-making to advance society in disaster response, social infrastructure, government relations and more.

    In this role you will enter one of the fastest growing industries in the world and use your knowledge of back-end engineering to further develop spacecraft operations and development. Your work will have real world effects on the efficiency of satellite missions and the advancement of human space technologies, growing access to satellite products across the world.

    Details.

  • ADAS Lead Technical Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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.

    I hold a position that leads the entire ADAS project for a major Japanese automaker from a technical perspective.

    Collaborating with domestic and international development teams, he oversees the entire project—including system, software, and vehicle integration—to drive the achievement of quality, cost, and delivery (QCD). He also serves as the primary technical point for customers, leading progress management, risk and issue response, escalation, and stakeholder coordination.

    Details.

  • Digital Key System Customer Project Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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.

    In the development of next-generation digital key systems for Japanese automakers, I serve as the customer contact and overall project leader, leading projects from development to mass production.

    We connect domestic customers with overseas project teams, managing quality, cost, and delivery times, and driving project success within a global development framework.

    Details.

  • ADAS System Technical Project Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,500,000

    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.

    I hold a position where I lead projects from a technical perspective in ADAS system development for Japanese automakers.

    As the customer's technical contact, we promote the adjustment of required specifications and the resolution of technical challenges, while coordinating internal departments and overseas development bases in systems, software, hardware, and quality, to successfully lead mass production development projects.

    Details.

  • Software development, system development, and hardware development for occupant monitoring sensors

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Hyogo, Aichi
    • ¥7,500,000~¥14,300,000

    We are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in the automotive parts industry, including thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, and we are working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    The final key to realizing a safe mobility society free of traffic accidents is the driver, who handles vehicles, and even today, as advanced driver assistance technologies have begun to spread, reducing accidents caused by driver human error remains a critical challenge. To reduce driver error, we are seeking partners to further enhance and multifunction occupant monitoring sensors that detect and predict unsafe conditions, and to help realize a safe mobility society together.

    Details.

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