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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  • Vehicle Diagnostics DevOps Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,300,000

    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 performance monitoring, security enforcement, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while providing mentorship and driving DevOps strategy.

    Details.

  • 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 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 operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. 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.

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

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, 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, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, 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.

  • 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.

  • Hardware & Evaluation Environment Engineer-Automotive Image Sensors

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    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 work on the development of large-scale SoCs for driving support systems, image sensor hardware using advanced memory, and software development environments.

    Details.

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

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, 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.

  • Development of image recognition and decision-making algorithms for driver assistance and automated driving products

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are one of the world's top five leading automotive parts manufacturers, with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, car body, and CSS.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. The company is constantly working on the development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    In this position, you will be in charge of developing image recognition and judgment algorithms for driver assistance and automatic driving products.

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  • ASIC Design and Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company provides high-performance graphics and AI processing solutions and is a leader in automotive, robotics, entertainment, and other fields. smart and immersive experiences.

    This position is for ASIC development including RTL design of hardware IP such as our AI processors and image processors, and SoC architecture design.

    Details.

  • Cross-Divisional Systems Engineer and Technology Strategy Planning

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,800,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business all over the world.

    This position will be responsible for leading system projects across all related departments, including business units and the home country.


    Details.

  • System Architect - Telematics Products

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥9,500,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    The primary responsibilities will include analyzing customer requirements and RFQs for telematics products, designing software architecture, conducting technical negotiations both internally and externally, and analyzing software issues. The primary responsibilities will include analyzing customer requirements and RFQs for telematics products, designing software architecture, conducting technical negotiations both internally and externally, and analyzing software issues.

    Details.

  • System Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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.

    As a System Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating hardware and software to create innovative in-car audio experiences, collaborating with system leads and architects. You will support the fabrication team during vehicle installations, system bring-up, and testing of automotive proof-of-concept systems. automotive proof-of-concept systems.

    Details.

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