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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  • System development and project promotion for powertrains for electric vehicles

    • 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 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.

    Amid growing expectations for companies to mitigate climate change, Mitsubishi Motors has announced its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050.
    As a leading company in PHEVs, we need to accelerate the development of Mitsubishi-style electric and low-CO2 vehicles that achieve carbon neutrality,
    and strengthen the development of new electric vehicles that contribute to realizing a decarbonized society. We need
    to strengthen the development of electric powertrain systems that contribute to vehicle performance and pricing, and project management for new electric vehicles. We are looking for someone to work with as a team member.

    Details.

  • Engine System Development & Project Lead | Engine System Development and Project Promotion

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    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 be responsible for system development and project promotion for engines.

    Details.

  • Powertrain Control ECU Development Engineer | Development of ECUs for Powertrain Control

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design
    • 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)].

    You will understand and specify customer/vehicle requirements for powertrain ECUs.

    Details.

  • Exhaust Gas Sensor Control Software Engineer | Design and Development of Exhaust Gas Sensor Control Software

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥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)].

    You will take on the challenge of developing embedded software and mass-producing design for exhaust gas sensors capable of detecting trace amounts of harmful substances in exhaust gases.

    Details.

  • ADAS Camera System Architect

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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.

    In this role, you will serve as the System Design Leader for automotive camera products used in ADAS applications.

    You will design the overall product architecture, manage system requirements, and coordinate technical interfaces across software, hardware, and mechanical engineering teams. Rather than focusing on one component, you will take a top-down view of the entire product and make the technical decisions required to balance performance, quality, cost, maintainability, and development risk.

    This is primarily a technical specialist position, not a people-management role.

    Details.

  • IT Administrator for Space Technology Team

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    The team is a leading venture company within the Japanese space industry focused on rocket component development. Their vision of an accessible space industry is backed by their practical, flexible, and logical approach to design of rocket components which allows them to compete in the market with reliable products that are competitively priced.

    Join an advanced technology venture company in one of the fastest growing industries in Japan, the space sector. In this role you will support IT administration for a team developing rocket technologies. By taking ownership of the role and developing new policies and procedures for IT operations, you will help to support a team working to advance the future of space technology development. Your role leading the development of IT will help the organization to securely manage a wide range of vendors, devices, and procedures to insure the integrity and smooth operation of the company as a whole.

    Details.

  • System Validation & Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥7,000,000

    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.

    In this role you will be responsible for the validation and evaluation of automotive electronic control units used in lighting products for a major Japanese automotive manufacturer.

    The role involves developing validation methods, executing software and system tests, analyzing test results, investigating failures, and supporting continuous quality improvement. You will also interpret English specifications created by overseas development teams and translate them into practical validation requirements for Japan.

    This is a hands-on system validation position requiring solid knowledge of automotive communication, ECU behavior, CAN, and CANoe. You will work closely with engineering teams in Japan, China, and France while communicating with the customer in Japanese.

    Details.

  • Automotive semiconductor hardware research and CAE analysis

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,300,000

    We are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in the automotive parts industry, specializing in 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 businesses (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Aiming to strengthen Japan's competitiveness in the automotive sector, we collaborate across multiple companies across industries to conduct semiconductor research. 

    Specifically, while identifying issues and considering countermeasures when applying chiplet technology, a cutting-edge consumer technology, in vehicles, we have built structures to ensure high reliability and communication quality in 2.5D packages.

    You will be engaged in the following tasks.

    Details.

  • Advanced development of algorithm implementations using AI for AD/ADAS (software development)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥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)].

    To achieve high-precision recognition in AD/ADAS peripheral monitoring and path planning, it is essential to use AI-based algorithms.

    On the other hand, automobiles face strict hardware resource constraints, so the key to competitiveness lies in how to reduce weight and speed AI-powered algorithms while maintaining accuracy.

    Our department is working on the implementation of algorithmic solutions for next-generation AD/ADAS perimeter monitoring and route planning, and is developing advanced technologies to enhance the competitiveness of Toyota and Denso.

    We are looking for colleagues to work together with key technologies that will support the future competitiveness of cars.

    Details.

  • Software exploration and hardware implementation research for next-generation in-vehicle systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    We are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in the automotive parts industry, specializing in 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 businesses (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    We strive to become a professional technology group capable of creating cutting-edge technologies necessary for future SoCs, such as planning and developing next-generation SoCs, chiplets, NPUs, and self-positioning estimation, and are constantly honing our skills. We look forward to applications from motivated engineers who can play an active role as part of this effort.

    Details.

  • Senior Backend Engineer | Senior Backend Engineer [Taxi App] / Fully Remote OK

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Ehime, Toyama, Fukushima, Saga, Yamagata, Tochigi, Gifu, Chiba, Aichi, Fukui, Osaka, Ibaraki, Shimane, Tokyo, Niigata, Okayama, Gunma, Kagoshima, Nagano, Nara, Tokushima, Tottori, Miyagi, Akita, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Kagawa, Saitama, Iwate, Okinawa, Shiga, Kochi, Kumamoto, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Oita, Ishikawa, Miyazaki, Mie, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥8,500,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    You will be responsible for developing the platform for managing payment invoices and sales to support taxi apps.
    The platform includes services for large-scale aggregation processing, management screens supporting business operations, journal entries, reporting, and more.
    The main responsibilities are planning, designing, and developing new features and services that support the daily growth of our services.
    We are looking for those who have many opportunities to build from scratch and enjoy challenging days.

    Details.

  • Business Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa, Hiroshima, Aichi
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    As part of the Business Development team, you will support the growth of next-generation cockpit, display, and software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions for Japanese OEM customers. Working closely with customers, global engineering teams, and executive leadership, you will help identify new business opportunities, translate customer needs into product strategies, and support the acquisition of new programs. This role is designed as a development pathway toward future Business Development leadership, providing broad exposure to customers, products, and strategic decision-making from day one.

    Details.

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