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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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For EV vehicles system control software development
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥5,000,000~¥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. We are constantly working on the development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.
We are one of the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers, with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, vehicle 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 responsible for the development of new products by constructing power supply systems, designing charging components, and conducting demonstration tests in consultation with manufacturers in Japan and overseas as a development leader of electrification systems. -
Large-scale software development (archi-design/system design)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas: electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture).
One of the top 5 global automotive parts suppliers】
Currently, we have offices in over 30 countries and regions and are active in a wide range of fields including ADAS, electric vehicles, connected systems, cyber security, and more. Although our development base is located in Japan, we have an environment that allows us to work globally, including collaboration with overseas development partners.
We also have the industry's top-class technological capabilities, and our development is characterized by high quality and speed.
This position is for a leader to manager of large-scale software development, and will be responsible for defining requirements with customers, management of management resources (people, goods, money, and time), development, and a wide range of other tasks while utilizing SW knowledge.
The position may vary depending on your experience. -
Development of Energy systems and Electric Powertrain systems.
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥10,000,000~¥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)].
The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive parts industry.
Currently, we are focusing on four areas [electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)], especially in the area of electrification, with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035.
In product planning and development, we always place importance on the customer-first perspective: "How much can we develop technologies that are ahead of their time, and how much can we create products that future customers will use?
In this position, you will serve as a manager in the development and design of energy management systems/electric powertrain systems.
You will be responsible for planning, developing, and designing a system that combines hardware and control to achieve the vehicle performance required by the customer by defining requirements from the planning proposal to the customer.
Although we are looking to hire at the management level, you will not be asked to manage people immediately after joining the company, but rather you will first lead the entire project and manage a few people if you have the desire to manage.
In the future, you will be involved in development from a higher level perspective. -
Sales Engineer
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000
A leading global provider of simulation solutions and services for the development and testing of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in the automotive industry. The company is in a growth stage which makes it a perfect time to join a firm as they are planning long term to grow over 4 times larger than now. The company is in a growth stage which makes it a perfect time to join a firm as they are planning long term to grow over 4 times larger than now.
As a sales engineer, assist with selling solutions and providing technical support for customers in Japan. -
Embedded Software Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,500,000~¥8,000,000
A global technology company dedicated to the future of safe and sustainable mobility, providing software and hardware solutions primarily for the automotive sector. The company's business focuses on advanced automotive safety systems, connectivity, and electrical architecture, designed and developed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company also leads the industry in data and power distribution capabilities and plays a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures.
The company operates in more than 77 locations worldwide, with a particular focus on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors and electric vehicles. The company is particularly focused on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles. In addition, the company promotes sustainable initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality.
A mega Tier 1 supplier in the US is looking for a Software Engineer.
You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including requirement definition, development, testing, and global communication of software for advanced safety products or user experience products.
The development of this product is in progress in Japan, and you will be able to gain hands-on experience in actual development.
Both foreign nationals willing to learn Japanese and Japanese nationals willing to learn English are welcome.
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Field Application Engineer (Embedded Software)
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000
A German company specializing in software tools, components, and services for the development and testing of automotive electronics and embedded They provide solutions that support OEMs and suppliers in creating safe, reliable, and innovative vehicle systems.
Be responsible for providing technical support and post-sales activities to customers who have implemented our products, particularly the MICROSAR This includes supporting a range of functions essential for in-vehicle electronic control, such as communication protocols ( This includes supporting a range of functions essential for in-vehicle electronic control, such as communication protocols ( CAN, Ethernet), security features, and fault diagnostics.
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Application Engineer
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
A leading global provider of simulation solutions and services for the development and testing of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in the automotive industry. The company is in a growth stage which makes it a perfect time to join a firm as they are planning long term to grow over 4 times larger than now. The company is in a growth stage which makes it a perfect time to join a firm as they are planning long term to grow over 4 times larger than now.
As an application engineer, manage projects, offer technical support and communicate between the customers and German headquarters. -
DX Promotion and Advance development of cutting-edge technologies (e.g. AI)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
A major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer that boasts the world's top market share is looking for a project manager who will be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of AI and DX to improve operational efficiency across the entire global organization. This is a position where you can make the most of your language skills as you will be working with overseas development partners to promote the project. -
Project Management Office
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
A leading developer and supplier of cloud-based dealer management software solutions for Automotive Dealers and Manufacturers worldwide.
The PMO will be responsible for overseeing project portfolios, ensuring adherence to best practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. -
Software development of general-purpose platforms for automotive applications
- IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
We are the world's top automotive parts manufacturer. With offices in more than 30 countries and regions, we are currently at the forefront of the global automotive industry. Recently, they have been focusing on EV, Connected, ADAS, and Cyber Security, and will continue to be at the forefront as a top company in the automotive industry.
In this position, you will be responsible for software development of general-purpose platforms for automotive applications. -
Development Engineer for Virtual Environment for Automated Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
- IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
We are a major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer. With offices in more than 30 countries and regions, the company is active at the forefront not only in Japan but also on a global scale. Recently, the company has been focusing on EV, Connected, ADAS, and security related products, and is expected to play an active role in the automotive industry in the future.
Furthermore, the turnover rate is less than 1% and the company has a very comfortable working environment, making it the No. 1 manufacturer in Japan in terms of technology and working environment from a mid- to long-term perspective.
In this position, you will be responsible for creating a simulation environment by creating roads, vehicles, pedestrians, etc. in a virtual space, replacing the conventional process of acquiring driving data using a large number of actual vehicles with a virtual space. -
Development Design and Project Management (AD/ADAS related system)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
Currently, the company is focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
This is a development design and project management position for ADAS-related systems at a major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer with the world's top market share.
You will be involved in system development projects in cooperation with development partners, German suppliers and OEMs. The projects are large in scale, with each project involving approximately 50 to 100 people.
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