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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  • Battery Pack/System Circuit Design Engineer|Circuit design of battery pack/system with lithium-ion battery

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Osaka
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of society and customers. In particular, the Design & Marketing Division, with "customer-driven business activities" at its core, promotes the creation of brands and cultures, the development of new markets and businesses, and the maximization of existing businesses, while also enhancing the competitiveness of the entire company by strengthening UX design and modernizing marketing. In addition, the Planning & Operations Management Department's Planning & Management Division is responsible for leading cross-company transformation projects and organizational reforms by continuously optimizing people, processes, and technology. By introducing diverse career support systems and flexible work styles that respond to the global business environment, the company has established a system that allows each employee to contribute to solving social issues while growing as an individual.

    You will be responsible for new development and circuit design of battery systems with lithium-ion batteries used in areas such as storage batteries and backup power supplies.

    Details.

  • Electrical Circuit Design & Hardware Performance Evaluation Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tochigi
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,900,000

    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.

    This position is responsible for electrical and electronic circuit design and hardware performance evaluation of motorcycle ECUs for several major complete vehicle manufacturers.
    Specific requirements through communication with customers
    ・Promotion of electrical and electronic circuit design and hardware performance evaluation to realize customer requirements
    ・Collaboration with other departments in product development and promotion of project management

    Details.

  • Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    The software engineer is required to design, develop, and optimize software modules within the framework of automotive product development. covers requirements analysis, architecture design, coding, testing, and integration, ensuring high-quality software delivery aligned with This role covers requirements analysis, architecture design, coding, testing, and integration, ensuring high-quality software delivery aligned with customer and industry standards.

    Details.

  • QA(Software - Autonomous Driving / ADAS/Connected Car)|System & Software Quality Assurance (Automated Driving / Advanced Driver Assistance / Connected Car Products)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA)
    • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000

    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 a mission to realize high-quality AD/ADAS/connected car products, you will be in charge of verifying the system design from the viewpoint of whether the activities of the design process are being performed correctly, whether the deliverables are as expected, and whether they meet the requirements of the customer automakers.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Inverter & Motor Control ECU Calibration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), Research & Development, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Ibaraki, Tokyo
    • ¥4,900,000~¥12,200,000

    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.

    We are looking for a person who can take charge of the calibration of inverters for electric vehicles (HEV/EV), motors, and integrated ECUs for charging/discharging systems, etc.

    Details.

  • FC-ECU Software Design Engineer|Software Design for FC-ECU (Senior Class)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tochigi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000

    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. We also emphasize diversity and flexible work styles, and have an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    As a member of the development team, you will be responsible for solving technical issues and design work, as well as supporting team members' work, progress management, and other aspects of team management.
    This is an environment where you can hone both your technical and management skills with a view to stepping up to a project leader or management position in the future.

    Details.

  • Hardware Engineer (Circuit Design & Evaluation-Motorcycle EV Hardware Development)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tochigi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000

    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 environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    You will be responsible for tasks related to circuit design and evaluation, including circuit design, verification work, and component selection. This job involves designing electronic circuits for inverters that drive and control motors, controller ECUs, BMSs, etc., based on customer requirements and internal requirements, and participating in development in the mechanical area, control/software area, and building area in order to achieve targeted functions and performance.
    The role of team leader will also be entrusted to you depending on your ability and experience.

    Details.

  • Indirect Procurement Specialist (IT/Software)|Indirect Procurement Specialist (IT/Software Procurement Area)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Internal SE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,900,000~¥8,600,000

    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 environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    As a category buyer of IT infrastructure hardware/software, IT consulting, etc., you will participate in the development of procurement strategies and sourcing activities. This role will be responsible for contract execution while receiving internal needs and coordinating with internal and external parties. In the future, this position will lead team members.

    Details.

  • Digital HR - HCM System Migration & HRDX

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, HR Information System, HR Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,800,000~¥12,200,000

    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 environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    You will be responsible for the migration of the new HCM system, the establishment of the management system after the migration, and various tasks related to the utilization of the system.
    You will work not only in Japan but also with all global offices.

    Details.

  • In-Corporate System Engineer - HR & Admin system

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥7,400,000~¥12,200,000

    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.

    You will be involved in the migration of the global HR management system (Workday).
    After the migration is completed, you will be involved as a system engineer in the HR and general affairs area.

    Details.

  • ERP Implementation Coordinator - Finance & Cost Control, CPM

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000

    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.

    You will work as a practitioner in the standard-compliant detailed design and global deployment of accounting and cost management systems and CPM performance management systems.

    Details.

  • Software Delivery Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥12,000,000~¥16,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    Lead a Japan-based Development/QA team within the Software Product Delivery organization. This role will focus on end-to-end design, development, and integration of advanced Over-the-Air (OTA) solutions for automotive and mobile OEMs, while shaping the future of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) offerings. The position combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and team mentoring, ensuring high-quality delivery and close The position combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and team mentoring, ensuring high-quality delivery and close collaboration with global engineering teams.

    Details.

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