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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  • Develop Driver Assistance and Automated Driving for SDVs

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥11,000,000

    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.

    In this position, you will be in charge of developing driver assistance and automated driving applications in line with the shift to SDV.

    Details.

  • Field Application Engineer (ECU Test Tool)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥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.

    Join a leading provider of software tools and services for the development of electronic systems in the automotive industry and be responsible for Join a leading provider of software tools and services for the development of electronic systems in the automotive industry and be responsible for providing technical support and post-sales activities to customers who have implemented company products related to ECU testing.

    Details.

  • Development of Energy systems and Electric Powertrain systems.

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥10,000,000~¥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.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas [electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)], especially in the area of electrification, with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035.
    In product planning and development, we always place importance on the customer-first perspective: "How much can we develop technologies that are ahead of their time, and how much can we create products that future customers will use?

    In this position, you will serve as a manager in the development and design of energy management systems/electric powertrain systems.
    You will be responsible for planning, developing, and designing a system that combines hardware and control to achieve the vehicle performance required by the customer by defining requirements from the planning proposal to the customer.
    Although we are looking to hire at the management level, you will not be asked to manage people immediately after joining the company, but rather you will first lead the entire project and manage a few people if you have the desire to manage.
    In the future, you will be involved in development from a higher level perspective.

    Details.

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

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, 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.

  • For EV vehicles system control software development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • 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.

  • Thermal Management System (Design and Product Development)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • 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.

  • Development of Battery Frame and Body Frame Products

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Mechanical Design, 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.

  • Principal Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥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.

    Join a global leader in connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets as Principal Software Systems Engineer. internal teams includes PM, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, Acoustic Engineers, and Customer Quality departments to drive successful Work closely internal teams including PM, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, acoustic engineers, and Customer Quality departments to drive successful project delivery to meet timing, cost and quality.

    Details.

  • Development Design and Project Management (AD/ADAS related system)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, 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.
    Currently, the company is focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].

    This is a development design and project management position for ADAS-related systems at a major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer with the world's top market share.
    You will be involved in system development projects in cooperation with development partners, German suppliers and OEMs. The projects are large in scale, with each project involving approximately 50 to 100 people.

    Details.

  • DX Promotion and Advance development of cutting-edge technologies (e.g. AI)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥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)].

    A major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer that boasts the world's top market share is looking for a project manager who will be responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of AI and DX to improve operational efficiency across the entire global organization. This is a position where you can make the most of your language skills as you will be working with overseas development partners to promote the project.

    Details.

  • Field Application Engineer (Embedded Software)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, 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.

  • Sales Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A leading global provider of simulation solutions and services for the development and testing of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in the automotive industry. The company is in a growth stage which makes it a perfect time to join a firm as they are planning long term to grow over 4 times larger than now. The company is in a growth stage which makes it a perfect time to join a firm as they are planning long term to grow over 4 times larger than now.

    As a sales engineer, assist with selling solutions and providing technical support for customers in Japan.

    Details.

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