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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  • SRE - Cloud Service Development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    Our company is the top company in Japan in the car navigation industry. While the company has a long history and a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business with the trends of the times. As for products for individuals, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio systems, and drive recorders. For corporate customers, the company's main business is mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand of car navigation systems, the company also supplies OEM products to automobile manufacturers for their OEM car navigation systems. from 2020, the company is partnering with a major automobile parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit for the next generation of CASE vehicles.

    You will participate as a backend engineer in the development of company-wide common service platforms such as service business platforms, or cloud development of products for commercial and new businesses, and take the lead in development by making use of your past development experience.

    Details.

  • Quality Control Engineer (Member)|Quality Control Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,000,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. The company is expanding its organizational structure with the aim of expanding and operating the service in hundreds of locations nationwide.

    This position is responsible for overall quality control in the new area of automated conveyance services for enclosed spaces.

    Details.

  • Field Application Engineer (Measurement/Calibration tool)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥11,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    This role provides technical support, including proposals and consulting services, for measurement, calibration, and diagnostics tools used in the automotive industry. After six months of in-house training, the position involves a three-year on-site assignment at a specific customer location. After six months of in-house training, the position involves a three-year on-site assignment at a specific customer location before returning to the company's office to work with a variety of clients.

    Details.

  • Product Manager (Autonomous Driving Software)

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥8,500,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. This is a company with great momentum that is expanding its organizational structure to expand and operate the service in hundreds of locations nationwide.

    This is a product manager position related to automated driving software.

    Details.

  • GNC Engineer (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • 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 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 operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. 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.

    Details.

  • Corporate IT

    • Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Cyber Security
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,500,000

    We are a logistics tech startup company that operates a matching platform business connecting shippers and carriers and a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
    In the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry, we will transform Japan's logistics by combining our brand, nationwide sales network, and the structure and products of our office business. We will transform logistics in Japan by combining our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business in the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry. The company's business growth is directly linked to future social issues, and it is an area that is attracting a great deal of attention from investors and client companies.

    This position will be responsible for the planning, management and operation of the business IT infrastructure and its continuous improvement. You will back up management and business operations, and contribute to "business performance and expansion" and "providing a better employee experience" as a team.

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  • IT Engineer (Manager or Staff)

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company, headquartered in Germany, is the only company in the world that can achieve model-based development using only its own products, which is undergoing a rapid expansion, especially in the automotive industry.

    This position is responsible for the administration, operation and maintenance of ERP, CRM and other business applications, and project management during system implementation and migration.
    You will also be involved in internal and external coordination and upstream processes in the introduction of new services in cooperation with the development team at the German headquarters.

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  • System Integration Principal Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥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.

    The Principal Engineer, Vehicle System Integration will lead product strategy and pre-development efforts for Japan OEM customers, collaborating with global teams to deliver solutions that drive customer success and business growth. This role will focus on expanding opportunities with existing OEMs and securing new partnerships in the Japan market. This role will focus on expanding opportunities with existing OEMs and securing new partnerships in the Japan market.

    Details.

  • Senior Digital Payment Service Manager

    • Financial Services
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Product Marketing, Planning, Business Development & Strategy
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,100,000~¥11,000,000

    This Japanese company is a leading provider in the Japanese financial services industry, offering a wide range of financial products to its customers and dealers, including auto loans, leasing, and insurance. Playing a key role through customized financing solutions to support auto sales and improve customer mobility, the company operates in more than 40 countries and territories, and its finance business continues to grow globally as sales volumes increase. With a focus on innovation and reliability, the company is transforming itself into a mobility services company and is actively pursuing new business ventures to strengthen its brand and contribute to the growth of the automotive industry.

    This company in Japan is a leading financial services provider in Japan offering a range of products including automobile loans, leases, and insurance, to customers and dealers. The company plays a pivotal role in supporting automotive sales and enhancing customer mobility with tailored financing solutions. Operating in over 40 countries and regions, the company's financial business continues to expand as sales volumes grow globally. Committed to innovation and reliability, the company is also transforming into a mobility service company, actively pursuing new business Committed to innovation and reliability, the company is also transforming into a mobility service company, actively pursuing new business ventures to further strengthen its brand and contribute to the growth of the automotive industry.

    In this position you will work on strategy planning to enhance the product value of the company's digital payment app, as well as system planning and alliance promotion.
    We are in a phase where we aim to solidify user and group value through more multifaceted challenges.
    You'll be actively involved in product strategy planning and product management, considering system specifications, usability, customer experience, and business We are in a phase where we aim to solidify user and group value through more multifaceted challenges. You'll be actively involved in product strategy planning and product management, considering system specifications, usability, customer experience, and business growth strategies.

    [Job Details]
    Rather than only the following instructions, we expect you to proactively think about what needs to be done to enhance product value, and take
    The team operates in a scrum and agile style, deciding roles and responsibilities flexibly. The team operates in a scrum and agile style, deciding roles and responsibilities flexibly.

    [Special Notes]

    Career Path:
    The company covers existing fields such as auto sales finance, and new business fields like personal mobility services, payment solutions, and blockchain.
    This role is expected to begin in the new business domain, but as a general career-track employee, you may also later engage in areas like management of existing businesses or overseas business planning (which could involve a transfer to Nagoya).

    Team Culture and Work Style:
    ・ Although it's a finance company in the auto sector, the organization is not rigid.
    ・ Many members come from major web-based
    ・ Many members come from major web-based companies, and the team values autonomy and diversity.
    ・ The environment is stable compared to startups but aims for dynamic growth. ・ We seek individuals who are curious, proactive, and motivated for self-development. We seek individuals who are curious, proactive, and motivated for self-development.

    Details.

  • Manufacturing Diagnostics Field Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Kanagawa, Hiroshima
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    Handle technical support and project management for the system deployment of vehicle test and configuration in JOEM factory with support from domestic and global teams. and global teams.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Diagnostics Senior System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥11,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    The Vehicle Diagnostics Senior System Engineer is responsible for coordinating complex software development and problem-solving efforts involving stakeholders, requiring strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of the organization, the entire vehicle diagnostics system, and the end-to-end development process. development process.

    Details.

  • Software Architect (Telematics Products)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    This position is for a Software Architect specializing in embedded systems for on-board computers and ECUs. The role focuses on defining software The role focuses on defining software architecture for connected car and telematics solutions, working across cross-functional engineering disciplines. It involves collaboration with global teams and direct interaction with customers during the early phases of development to ensure robust, standard-compliant, and cost-optimized product architecture.

    Details.

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