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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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Lighting Controller Platform Resident Engineer
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,000,000~¥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, we operate globally and collaborate with major automobile manufacturers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety technologies and interior technologies.
In this role, you will act as the technical bridge between a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer and global engineering teams, supporting the development, integration, validation, and optimization of advanced lighting control systems and ECUs.
You will lead technical discussions with customers, coordinate requirements between OEMs and overseas development centers, support vehicle testing and issue resolution, and help ensure successful project execution from a technical perspective. This position combines customer-facing engineering, system validation, requirements management, and global collaboration responsibilities. -
ADAS Camera Project Manager
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥11,500,000
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 lead the end-to-end management of ADAS camera development projects for a major Japanese automotive OEM, serving as the primary interface between the customer and global engineering teams.
You will be responsible for project profitability, quality, schedule, resource planning, and stakeholder management while coordinating cross-functional teams across Japan, Germany, France, India, China, and other global development locations.
The project currently supports a Smart Front Camera platform already in mass production and deployed globally, with ongoing software updates, hardware improvements, cost optimization activities, and future product expansion opportunities. -
Senior GNC Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), SE(General purpose)
- 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 track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite 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.
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Project Leader – Motorcycle Product Development
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Saitama
- ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000
As an automaker that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have always and will continue to challenge ourselves to create new value beyond existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be delighted.
With reliable technical expertise, the company has provided a wide range of products loved by many customers. We are now seeking partners to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.
To plan and realize attractive products that exceed customer expectations, you will lead the development project team while taking a comprehensive view of regions, categories, and competitors. Depending on the scale of development, we expect each person to be responsible for three projects. -
Data Scientist
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Data Analyst
- Ehime, Hokkaido, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Toyama, Yamagata, Saga, Tochigi, Gifu, Chiba, Aichi, Fukui, Osaka, Shimane, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Niigata, Okayama, Gunma, Kagoshima, Nagano, Nara, Tokushima, Tottori, Akita, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Saitama, Kagawa, Iwate, Okinawa, Shiga, Kochi, Kumamoto, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Oita, Ishikawa, Miyazaki, Hyogo, Wakayama, Mie, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
- ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000
This company, established in 2025, is a service provider in the mobility sector, and operates businesses that support the safety management and operational efficiency of the vehicles owned by companies.
Under management, the company operates its business based on capital worth several billion yen and was established with investments from multiple companies.
Our main businesses include driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, as well as planning, developing, and operating driver assistance systems that visualize and manage the driving conditions of work vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving safety and operational efficiency for companies using vehicles.
You will develop, improve, and operate AI models that detect dangerous driving behaviors. -
Data Engineer (ML Engineer) | Data Engineer (ML Engineer)
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Data Analyst
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
This is a data engineer position that supports the data infrastructure that collects and utilizes data on the scale of 1 billion records daily. You will be responsible for the data infrastructure and the execution platform for data products. -
Simulation Platform Development Engineer – Motorcycle ADAS
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Shizuoka
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000
A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.
This position is responsible for developing simulation platforms for ADAS systems for two-wheelers. By utilizing Matlab/Simulink and CarMaker/CarSim, we promote the design of vehicle models, control models, and external sensor models, as well as the construction of integrated simulation environments. -
ADAS Image Processing & AI Model Engineer – Motorcycle Systems
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Tochigi
- ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000
A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.
This position is responsible for image processing of camera sensors and AI model development for ADAS systems for two-wheelers. Through image processing and AI development using Python and PyTorch, we contribute to improving motorcycle safety. -
ADAS Video Perception Engineer
- IT, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥8,000,000~¥10,500,000
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.
This position is responsible for image recognition and video perception technologies in the ADAS field. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from analyzing customer requirements, software development, creating test specifications, to managing releases for mass production. -
Market Quality Analysis – Vehicle Body & Chassis | Market Defect Analysis and Countermeasure Promotion
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
- Tochigi
- ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000
As an automaker that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have always and will continue to challenge ourselves to create new value beyond existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be delighted.
With reliable technical expertise, the company has provided a wide range of products loved by many customers. We are now seeking partners to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.
This position leads related departments and overseas bases in addressing vehicle quality defects that occur in the global market, promoting rapid root cause identification and market response. Covering a wide range of areas such as vehicle bodies, chassis, driver assistance systems, and infotainment, we utilize all kinds of data such as vehicle data, market recalls, and log information to get to the heart of the issue.
Beyond simple analysis, it plays a central role in the quality domain, assessing the impact and scalability of defects, and making decisions including market responses such as recalls and warranty extensions. -
Senior Product Designer (UI/UX Design) | Senior Product Designer (UI/UX Design)
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
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.
As a professional player (product designer), you will be responsible for the following missions.
・Possess strong design and design skills, proactively proactively propose
designs that are persuasive to stakeholders and society, and lead projects to success by offering a wide range of design proposals in collaboration with diverse stakeholders -
Project Manager – Automotive Cockpit Systems | Project Manager - Automotive Cockpit Systems
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥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 a project manager and leader, you will oversee and drive the development of cockpit systems responsible for HMI connecting people and vehicles.
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