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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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Service Planning Assistant | Service Planning Assistant
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Sales Planning & Analysis
- Tokyo
- ¥5,200,000~¥7,000,000
As an infrastructure company supporting urban mobility, we operate a parking network boasting an overwhelming scale both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses including car rentals and related financial services.
In addition to a stable business foundation, we are actively engaged in developing new services utilizing digital technologies, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding globally beyond Japan, currently operating in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where we can take on large-scale challenges. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, fields where you can build your own career are expanding.
You will be responsible for planning and developing services for new platform businesses. This challenging project aims to connect previously fragmented industry resources and data, aiming to enhance the value of the entire sector. You can be consistently involved from service launch to growth phase, shaping the business with your own hands. This is a position with significant autonomy that allows you to grow in a highly changing environment. -
Embedded Hardware Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Ibaraki
- ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000
This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
Leveraging strong research and development capabilities, it operates globally and collaborates with major automakers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety and interior technologies.
In this role, you will design and develop automotive electronic hardware for advanced domain controller products used in ADAS, body control, and integrated cockpit applications.
You will collaborate with software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and global engineering teams to develop complex ECU platforms utilizing high-performance SoCs, DDR memory, automotive communication networks, and safety-critical architectures while supporting products from concept through mass production. -
OTV (Orbital Transfer Vehicle) Project PMO | OTV (Inter-Track Transport) Project PMO
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Chiba
- ¥5,500,000~¥9,000,000
This is a space-related startup starting from university-based technology. We develop and manufacture propulsion machines for small satellites, leveraging proprietary technology that balances high safety with environmental considerations. Evaluated by domestic and international satellite manufacturers, it has achieved multiple space demonstrations to date. Currently, commercial projects and mass production projects are underway, and despite being a research and development company, it continues to achieve stable business growth.
This position serves as the PMO (Project Management Office) supporting project advancement in the OTV (Interrail Transit Vehicle) business, responsible for managing project progress, challenges, risks, and coordination among stakeholders.
As a hub connecting diverse internal and external stakeholders (clients, vendors, development teams, etc.), we support the smooth execution of projects.
Through WBS management, meeting operations, documentation, and the creation of reporting materials, you will support project visibility and decision-making, contributing to improved productivity across the entire organization. In the future, I expect you to lead projects with greater discretion and responsibility as a PM (Project Manager). -
UTM (UAS Traffic Management) System Development Project Manager | PM Candidate for UTM (Drone Operation Management) System Development
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥5,500,000~¥8,000,000
We are a technology company focused on researching and providing unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operational management platforms for low-altitude areas.
We have extensive implementation experience across diverse sites such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technologies have been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
In recent years, we have expanded our business by establishing corporations overseas and conducting large-scale fundraising, and we have continued to participate in public-private projects. Aiming to create a new low-altitude mobility industry that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration platforms, we are promoting the construction of a global platform.
In the research and development of the "UTM (UAS Traffic Management)" system to safely and efficiently manage drone operations, you will be responsible for promoting the project manager from upstream processes in the research and development project of the "UTM (UAS Traffic Management)" system.
In collaboration with government agencies and companies, you will be responsible for defining requirements for an operations management system that enables flight planning, operation status management, collision avoidance, project progress, and coordination and negotiation with stakeholders.
In the future, we expect you to lead the entire project and lead the planning, development, and implementation of the drone operation management system that will become social infrastructure.
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Ground Segment Engineer | Ground System Development Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Chiba
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
This is a space-related startup starting from university-based technology. We develop and manufacture propulsion machines for small satellites, leveraging proprietary technology that balances high safety with environmental considerations. Evaluated by domestic and international satellite manufacturers, it has achieved multiple space demonstrations to date. Currently, commercial projects and mass production projects are underway, and despite being a research and development company, it continues to achieve stable business growth.
This position is an engineer leading the development of the "Grand Segment (ground system)," a core technology supporting the OTV (Inter-Orbital Transport) business.
You will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of satellite control connecting satellites with the ground, communication networks, and data processing infrastructure, and will be consistently involved from pre-launch to on-orbit operations (Flight Operations).
Our mission is to promote automation, high availability, and improved reliability of systems by leveraging cloud infrastructure and backend technologies, thereby realizing the safe and efficient operation of spacecraft. This position allows you to collaborate with diverse stakeholders such as spacecraft development teams and ground station vendors, taking on the challenge of building systems that form the backbone of space infrastructure. -
Taxi Operations Support Specialist | Taxi Operator Support Operational Support
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Call Center Operations
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
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 involved in introducing your own products and services to taxi operators, and supporting their stable operation and maximizing utilization.
Leveraging your experience, you will be entrusted with tasks that support the core of a broad business. -
ADAS Parking Systems Section Manager
- IT, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Kanagawa
- ¥12,000,000~¥15,000,000
Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.
A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.
As manager of the software development team for ADAS parking assistance systems, you will lead solution development for Japanese automakers. In addition to developing parking assistance functions, improving quality, and promoting technological strategies, we are responsible for organizational operations, human resource development, and resource management, working closely with customers and global teams to realize next-generation ADAS functions. -
UX planning from a mobility perspective for the SDV era
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥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)].
As represented by Tesla, cars are constantly updated after purchase, and their value is continuously enhanced.
Additionally, user values are diversifying, and we believe that not only improving performance but also enhancing customer experience is important.
We are looking for colleagues to collaborate in creating UX to transform the way we work from traditional performance- and function-focused development to UX-based development. -
Product Delivery Technical Leader
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Kanagawa, Aichi
- ¥10,000,000~¥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.
The Product Development (PD) Engineer / Technical Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and driving product development activities for automotive cockpit electronics programs, ensuring successful execution from requirements definition through validation and production release. This role acts as a bridge between engineering teams, customers, and program management, supporting schedule management, risk mitigation, design quality activities, and technical delivery across instrument cluster, infotainment, and display programs. -
Data Scientist
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Data Analyst
- Aichi
- ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000
With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, vehicle body, and CSS, we are a leading automotive parts manufacturer ranked among the world's top five. With a solid business foundation and world-class technological capabilities, we support a wide range of mobility fields globally. Leveraging a stable foundation, we are expanding our business into new areas including cutting-edge technologies such as software and electrification. We are also involved in joint development with major domestic and international automakers, constantly challenging ourselves to develop technologies with an eye on next-generation mobility.
Our global technology development environment enables both 'stability' and 'challenges at the cutting edge', which is our main attraction.
You will be responsible for developing AI-applied technologies that bring smart factories to life, using factories both within and outside the group. You will handle everything from identifying needs and issues to technology development, on-site implementation, and delivering results. -
Data Scientist: AI development in the mobility domain (image-based: automatic parking, hospitality services)
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Research & Development, Data Analyst
- Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000
With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, body technology, and CSS, we are a leading automotive parts manufacturer ranked among the world's top five. With a solid business foundation and world-class technological capabilities, we support a broad range of mobility fields globally. Leveraging this stable foundation, we are expanding our business into new areas including cutting-edge technologies such as software and electrification. We are also involved in joint development with major domestic and international automakers, constantly challenging ourselves to develop technologies with a focus on next-generation mobility.
Our global technology development environment, which enables both "stability" and "challenging the cutting edge," is a major attraction.
You will be responsible for planning, technical research, and construction of MLOps environments and data infrastructure for AI development. You will consider building on cloud (PaaS) platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for hybrid concepts for both on-premises and cloud. -
Data Scientist: AI Development in the Mobility Domain (Generative AI: In-vehicle Agent)
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Research & Development, Data Analyst
- Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000
With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, vehicle body, and CSS, we are a leading automotive parts manufacturer ranked among the world's top five. With a solid business foundation and world-class technological capabilities, we support a wide range of mobility fields globally. Leveraging this stable foundation, we are expanding our business into new areas, including cutting-edge technologies such as software and electrification. We are also involved in joint development with major domestic and international automakers, constantly challenging ourselves to develop technologies with a focus on next-generation mobility.
Our global technology development environment enables both 'stability' and 'challenges to the cutting edge', which is our main attraction.
You will be responsible for developing core technologies for in-vehicle agents utilizing generative AI.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating dialogue technologies and AI models that enable natural interaction between vehicles and users, understand user intentions and situations, and connect them to vehicle control and in-vehicle services.
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