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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.
Occupations
- SE(Web, open systems)
- Network and Infrastructure Engineer
- Web Producer
- SE (control, embedded systems)
- Product Engineer (hardware and software)
- Design Engineer / UI/UX Designer
- Program and Project Manager
- security
- Web/Application Engineer
- Information Systems/In-house SE
- data scientist
- EC Consultant Management
- Operation, maintenance and support
- Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales, FAE
Job Listings
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Technical Business Development Manager
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Business Development & Strategy, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Kanagawa, Hiroshima, Aichi
- ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000
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.
This role leads the development and execution of a market-driven ADAS product strategy, integrating advanced technologies to deliver innovative, safe It requires deep industry knowledge, customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, and strategic product It requires deep industry knowledge, customer engagement, cross-functional leadership, and strategic product planning to expand market share and drive product profitability. -
Motorcycle Resident Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥12,000,000~¥14,000,000
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.
This role acts as the on-site interface between the customer and the internal development team, managing engineering delivery for both new and existing model programs. The position requires strong program management, technical coordination, and customer relationship skills, particularly in the areas of clusters, infotainment, and cockpit domain controllers. The position requires strong program management, technical coordination, and customer relationship skills, particularly in the areas of clusters, infotainment, and cockpit domain controllers. -
Motorcycle System Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥12,000,000~¥14,000,000
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.
This role focuses on developing and managing system engineering requirements in compliance with ASPICE and automotive industry standards. The position involves cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, risk management, and the application of technical expertise across The position involves cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, risk management, and the application of technical expertise across infotainment and instrument cluster systems. -
Telematics System Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥7,000,000~¥13,000,000
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.
This role combines responsibilities in system performance engineering and requirements management for telematics and connectivity projects. engineer will act as the technical bridge between OEM customers and internal development teams to define, analyze, and validate system-level requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive end-to-end system performance. -
Requirement Process Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥8,000,000~¥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.
The Requirement Process Engineer is responsible for managing and optimizing the requirements lifecycle process to ensure alignment between customer This role acts as a critical liaison between customers and engineering teams, maintaining data integrity within The engineer will also facilitate communication and traceability across all project stakeholders to ensure that the requirements lifecycle process is aligned with customer needs and internal project execution. The engineer will also facilitate communication and traceability across all project stakeholders to ensure requirements are clear, complete, and properly controlled. -
Toyota Lead Program Manager
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Kanagawa, Aichi
- ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000
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.
This role is responsible for leading and executing new product launch programs from pursuit through production, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, development, and management (QCDDM) objectives. It involves cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation within a global matrix organization, specifically for automotive electronics programs. It involves cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation within a global matrix organization, specifically for automotive electronics programs. -
Embedded Software Engineer for Satellites
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000
A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.
In this role you will help to advance new technology and the Japanese space industry as a whole by developing cutting-edge embedded software for spacecraft. Your designs will affect digital equipment, satellited, on-board computers, and cover a wide range of unique technologies and Your designs will affect digital equipment, satellited, on-board computers, and cover a wide range of unique technologies and developments with embedded software and FPGAs. -
System Engineer(IVI)
- IT, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,500,000~¥9,000,000
Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.
You will lead the definition of new product architecture for projects with multiple OEMs. This role is responsible for providing solutions that meet customer needs and project goals. -
Insight Analyst/Planner
- Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Data Analyst, Research & Analysis
- Tokyo
- ¥7,500,000~¥14,000,000
We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.
This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.
As an insight analyst, you will grasp changes in society, the environment, and technology from multiple perspectives, formulate hypotheses, design surveys, conduct actual research, extract insights, and report the research results, providing statistical support and verbalizing insights. You will also contribute to the creation of new business, product, and service concepts. -
Back-end Engineer
- Distribution & Retail, Software platform
- IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo
- ¥7,100,000~¥10,090,000
We are a Japanese-affiliated company mainly engaged in the automobile purchase business and auction business. We are monetizing these two businesses by optimizing them through DX. As a result of our sincere efforts to address market challenges, our purchase services have increased significantly since the second half of 2022, and our sales portfolio has changed dramatically since the company was founded.
You will be responsible for the development of services operated by our company. You will mainly be responsible for core development related to the root of the service, such as service quality improvement and function development. We are also in the process of refactoring PJT. -
SCM Area Pre-Sales/Consulting (SCM in Manufacturing industry)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Area・Regional Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥6,800,000~¥11,000,000
A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.
The Manufacturing Solutions Division is expanding its business under the slogan "Connecting the world digitally and enhancing the value of the real world together with the manufacturing industry.
We are aiming to expand our business by focusing on the SCM area, which is one of our priority areas. -
Biometrics R&D positions (biometrics, image sensing, image recognition)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
- Kanagawa
- ¥9,300,000~¥12,000,000
A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.
We will contribute to the realization of a safe and secure society through research and development of biometrics and medical healthcare utilizing our knowledge of biometrics.
The research group will expand the application scenarios of biometric authentication and promote the recognition of images and other objects related to "people" and the enhancement of video recognition from the viewpoint of sensing related to these objects.
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