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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  • 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.

  • System design and platform development for automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)

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

    In this position, we are working on the development of the latest advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to contribute to the safety, security, comfort, and convenience of automobiles. We are working on system design, functional safety (ISO26262) / SOTIF (ISO21448) design, and platform development for ADAS integrated systems that combine sensor recognition such as radar and camera with control applications such as ACC/AEB/Lane Keeping Assist. You will be involved in the following tasks.

    *If you are initially assigned to Tokyo, you may be required to go on a long-term business trip to the head office (Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture) for a certain period of time immediately after you join the company. (From the perspective of networking and sharing work procedures)
    The specific period will be discussed based on the nature of the work and the individual's situation. (Several weeks to several months (up to 6 months at the most))

    Details.

  • Solution Implementation Consultant

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Strategic Consultant, Retail Sales (B2C), Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥4,700,000~¥12,000,000

    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 has already succeeded in raising approximately 30 billion yen in funding and is currently growing rapidly.


    With the accelerated deployment of multiple products/solutions across a wide range of areas and company sizes, there is an increasing need to identify customer issues in more detail and clarify whether our products can actually solve those issues and at what level they can demonstrate a return on investment.
    In this position, you will reduce uncertainty and increase the probability of success.

    Details.

  • Verification and testing (display, IVI, telematics)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a major foreign automotive parts manufacturer. We do telematics and IVI for major automakers.

    This position will be responsible for verification, testing, and project management of one of these products.

    Details.

  • Automotive Embedded Software Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Aichi
    • ¥10,400,000~¥15,000,000

    Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories through its device and solution products.
    In the automotive industry's CASE, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to increase as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving.
    Among them, the company supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region with special sales rights in the Chubu area for in-vehicle microcomputers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the revolutionary changes in the automotive society, and we aim to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics with a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.

    In this position, you will be an expert in-vehicle embedded software development engineer.

    Details.

  • HIL Hardware Application Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,600,000~¥11,000,000

    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.

    As a hardware technology consultant for ECU development support tools, we build model-based development environments mainly for automobile manufacturers and support real-time simulations simulating actual machines using HIL simulators.

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  • Building a career in the automotive industry (C++ preferred! Major Automobile Manufacturer/Prime Project)

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A systems integrator and software company with offices in Silicon Valley and Dallas, Texas, and a group of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. We have over 10 years of experience supporting OEM and tier-one companies in the telecommunications and automotive industries in North America.

    Join us and leverage your experience to build a new career in the automotive industry!
    Major vehicle manufacturers are not only developing software for the next generation of in-vehicle information devices such as meters, HUDs, and IVI
    , but also the hardware itself
    will need to evolve further.
    Through our prime projects, you will be exposed to the latest in-vehicle system technologies, and you will be able to
    feel the satisfaction of developing the next generation of complete vehicles and contributing to society, as well as improve your skills.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security Tester

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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 also involves project management, sales support, and contributing to the development of a security testing strategy for the Japanese market.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security Consultant

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥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.

    Provide high quality security related consultation support to customers in the embedded and automotive cyber security industries.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Diagnostics DevOps Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,500,000~¥10,000,000

    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 involves performance monitoring, security enforcement, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while providing mentorship and driving DevOps strategy.

    Details.

  • Cloud Engineer for Leading Satellite Company

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • 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.

    In this role you will design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure used by our team to help develop satellites. Your work will be critical to the smooth development and successful mission execution of satellite operations and development.

    Details.

  • Planning and research (system development) of in-vehicle SoC for automated driving and next-generation mobility

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥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)].

    In this position, you will be engaged in (1) planning of in-vehicle SoC and (2) development of critical IP for automated driving systems and in-vehicle connected services with world-class safety and convenience.

    Details.

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