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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  • In-Corporate System Engineer - HR & Admin system

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥7,400,000~¥12,200,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be involved in the migration of the global human resource management system (Workday).
    After the migration is completed, you will be involved as a system engineer in the human resources and general affairs area.

    Details.

  • ERP Implementation Coordinator - Finance & Cost Control, CPM

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,600,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will work as a practitioner of detailed design and global expansion of accounting and cost management systems and CPM performance management systems.

    Details.

  • Software Delivery Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥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.

    Lead a Japan-based Development/QA team within the Software Product Delivery organization. This role will focus on end-to-end design, development, and integration of advanced Over-the-Air (OTA) solutions for automotive and mobile OEMs, while shaping the future of Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) offerings. The position combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and team mentoring, ensuring high-quality delivery and close The position combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and team mentoring, ensuring high-quality delivery and close collaboration with global engineering teams.

    Details.

  • Data Center Facilities Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    Enabling faster and more effective development of high-performance electronics, leading EDA software solutions to break boundaries and move into A German brand that is known to be a leader in its class.

    The Data Center Facilities Engineer is required to provide on-site oversight of data center and lab infrastructure in Japan. This role will manage operations, maintenance, and vendor coordination for mission-critical facilities, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with safety and corporate standards while working closely with regional and global teams.

    Details.

  • BX Designer / Communication Designer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We provide Saas services to solve direct problems in the manufacturing industry, which accounts for approximately 20% of Japanese industry.
    We have already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding, and are currently a rapidly growing company.
    It is a company that is working daily to create a "new system" that will change the conventional wisdom of the industry in order to maximize the inherent capabilities of all people involved in "manufacturing".


    You will be in charge of BX / communication design for the brand.

    Details.

  • Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • 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 Acoustic Systems Engineer provides technical leadership in the definition and development of automotive audio systems, with responsibility for sound quality, customer satisfaction, and market performance. This role acts as the key contact for OEMs and internal teams on all This role acts as the key contact for OEMs and internal teams on all acoustic engineering matters, guiding system design, execution, and innovation in the field.

    Details.

  • Data Scientist (Data Analytics Group, Data Analytics Department)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst, Sales Planning & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing an overwhelmingly large parking network in Japan and abroad. In addition, 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 developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, the company is actively developing new services utilizing digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. The company is expanding not only domestically but also globally, currently operating overseas in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where you can be involved in large-scale challenges. We are currently expanding overseas in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment in which you can be involved in large-scale challenges.

    You will be in charge of supporting business decision making such as market research for new businesses and policies for car sharing, parking, etc. by utilizing internal and external data.

    Details.

  • Quality Assurance Leader

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), QC・QA, QC・QA, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    We are a mobility-related startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs "one-seater, moped mini-car category. We are promoting a business that redefines "mobility options" by taking on the challenge of minimizing mobility issues and environmental impact in rural areas and building an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM, with mass production scheduled to begin in October 2025.

    This role is to design a quality assurance system from scratch at the "initial stage of mass production" and lead the construction and operation of the system. We not only perform inspections, but also "systematize quality" and realize a "reproducible and stable supply". You will work across the board from design, manufacturing, procurement, and customer support to shape the quality foundation of manufacturing.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Body Control Development|Vehicle Body Control Development Leader

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Hiroshima
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a mobility startup that aims to mass-produce and implement ultra-compact EVs in the single-seater and moped minicar segments. We take on the challenge of minimizing mobility issues and environmental impact in rural areas, and build everything from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM. Mass production is scheduled to begin in October 2025, and we are

    promoting a business that redefines "mobility options." As a leader in control software development, this is an important role in advancing the development system itself while shaping the behavior of the entire vehicle. In addition to on-site verification and implementation, you will be asked to work with a wide range of discretion as the "core of the control area", such as designing development schedules, building teams, and collaborating with other areas.

    Details.

  • Audio System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥10,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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.

    This position acts as the technical bridge between automotive OEM customers and internal hardware/software engineering teams to support audio systems The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on engineering skills with structured problem-solving The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on engineering skills with structured problem-solving ability and a customer-first mindset, capable of managing technical discussions and project milestones independently.

    Details.

  • Telematics System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥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.

    This role combines responsibilities in system performance engineering and requirements management for telematics and connectivity projects. engineer will act as the technical bridge between OEM customers and internal development teams to define, analyze, and validate system-level requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive end-to-end system performance.

    Details.

  • Satellite Development System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥12,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    This organization is in charge of system development and project management for the development of earth observation satellites and space science satellites and probes promoted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations as a satellite manufacturer. You will work as a system engineer to manage the development of satellites and probes.

    Details.

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