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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  • Brake System_Adaptation Engineer for Actual Vehicle (Hokkaido)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Hokkaido
    • ¥5,500,000~¥8,000,000

    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 1% turnover rate.

    Development work for actual vehicle adaptation of ESP systems
    Development Function: Actual vehicle calibration with ESP systems
    Compliance functions: ABS, TCS, ESP, additional functions, NVH evaluation

    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 September, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    Details.

  • Development of AI infrastructure software to connect vehicles to the cloud

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥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)].



    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive parts industry.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].
    We are aiming for comfortable and safe automated driving by incorporating "human senses" into automated driving, and are looking for people who can work together to "protect human lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities". We are looking for people who can work together to "save lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities.

    In this position, you will serve as the developer of the AI infrastructure software that connects the vehicle to the cloud.

    Details.

  • Control design of production facilities

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥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.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].
    We are aiming for comfortable and safe automated driving by incorporating "human senses" into automated driving, and are looking for people who can work together to "protect human lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities". We are looking for people who can work together to "save lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities.

    In this position, you will be in charge/lead the control design of production equipment for electronic controls and various sensor products.

    Details.

  • Software Project Lead

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    You will be responsible for the next generation telematics unit.
    Customer negotiation on all SW related topics
    Orchestrate virtual, cross-functional global project teams
    Plan, monitor, control and track software projects, schedules, man hours and product quality, Manage goals for schedule, man-hours, product quality, and process quality
    Propose programs internally and externally to senior management

    Details.

  • Brake System_Functional Safety Expert

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,000,000

    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 around the world, and 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.

    Promotion of functional safety (ISO 26262 and others) work.
    Functional safety is a widely used technical area for product development in accordance with ISO 26262.

    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 September, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    Details.

  • Brake System_Development Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥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 worldwide, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%.

    Various additional functions centered on ABS/ESP The company's Japan office is not only a contact point for customers, but also plays the role of leading the company's overseas offices.
    The office's position in relation to JOEM is not only to serve as a contact point for customers, but also to lead the company's overseas offices and to provide support to customers as their business grows, systems become more complex, and the company focuses on Japan. The role of the technical project manager is becoming more and more important due to the increase in business, the complexity of systems, and the alignment of global expansion centered on Japan.

    The company, the world's top selling 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 worldwide, with a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    Details.

  • Development of Battery Frame and Body Frame Products

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥11,000,000

    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 latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells all automotive products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to hardware products, which has been its strength to date.

    In this position, you will be in charge of battery frame and body framework product development, and will be responsible for the advanced development of battery frame and body framework products for electrified vehicles, as well as hardware development to achieve optimal functional integration of the underbody of the vehicle with BEVs.

    Details.

  • Thermal Management System (Design and Product Development)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are one of the world's top 5 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 latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that manufactures and sells all in-vehicle products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to hardware products, which has been its strength to date.

    In this position, you will be in charge of thermal management system design and product development, and will be engaged in the development of BEV products based on research into technological trends.

    Details.

  • Telematics Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,500,000

    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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    Join a global leader in connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets as Telematics Software Engineer and contribute to the Join a global leader in connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets as Telematics Software Engineer and contribute to the development of innovative software for the automotive industry, focusing on Telematics, 5G, and V2X (vehicle-to-everything).

    Details.

  • 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.

    Details.

  • Large-scale software development (archi-design/system design)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥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.
    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.

    Details.

  • 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.

    Details.

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