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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  • Automotive Infotainment QA Engineer|Automotive Infotainment Evaluation and Quality Assurance Engineer

    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥8,500,000

    As a world-class supplier of automotive parts, the company develops a wide range of products and solutions globally to support the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technology that connects people, cars, and society, we contribute to the realization of safe, comfortable, and sustainable travel experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value that meets the ever-changing needs of the market.

    My main duties are evaluation and verification management (system test management) of software for OEM products for Japanese automakers. You will actively communicate with customers, internal stakeholders, partner companies, and other stakeholders to establish, maintain, and create synergies. As software development methods change, it is necessary to pursue quality improvement and efficiency by engaging in new methods, process improvements, automation, etc. with flexible thinking that is not bound by established methods.

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  • Satellite Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, SE(General purpose), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,080,000~¥11,040,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    This is a core systems engineer position in satellite development.

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  • Automotive Field Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    The company is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, specializing in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets. It focuses on developing innovative products in areas such as automotive safety, connectivity, and secure transactions. The company plays a crucial role in driving the future of smart technologies, supporting industries with cutting-edge solutions. With a strong presence in Japan, it contributes significantly to global efforts in creating a smarter, more connected world.

    The Automotive Field Application Engineer is responsible for acting as the primary technical liaison to automotive customers throughout the full design and production lifecycle. This role focuses on providing customer-facing technical leadership in support of MCU and MPU solutions within Software Defined Vehicle and Vehicle Electronics Architecture programs. Responsibilities include delivering technical support, developing proof‑of‑concepts and solution demonstrations, and enabling design‑in decisions through clear technical value. The position also involves defining and structuring customer use cases, including system architecture, software stacks, and block diagrams, to support internal execution and opportunity tracking. In addition, the role supports technical training, cross‑functional collaboration, and the communication of customer and market insights. The Automotive Field Application Engineer ensures strong customer satisfaction while contributing to sustained design wins and long-term partnerships.

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  • Lead Software Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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 is responsible for defining and leading system-level software architecture for automotive integrated cockpit projects from concept to production. As the key technical authority, you will make critical architectural decisions, guide domain architects, and work closely with OEM customers to ensure successful project delivery and business acquisition.

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  • Customer Quality Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000

    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 is responsible for customer quality activities for Data Communication Modules (DCM), acting as the key interface between the customer (JOEM) and internal global teams. You will lead quality issue resolution, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle.

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  • On Board Charging System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    This position leads system-level development of automotive energy management solutions, with a focus on on-board charger (OBC) systems. Acting as the key technical interface for a Japanese OEM, you will guide global engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-compliant products.

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  • ADAS ECU System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000

    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 system design and requirements definition in ADAS ECU development projects. By collaborating with the global team, we promote ADAS system development for Japanese OEMs and contribute to strengthening the system engineering domain.

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  • Product Management Staff (Americas & Latina Americas)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    Globally recognized commercial vehicle manufacturer with a long-standing heritage in engineering, manufacturing, and delivering transportation solutions to customers worldwide. With operations spanning over 170 countries and regions, the organization continues to drive innovation in mobility, sustainability, and next-generation vehicle technologies.

    As part of a major strategic transformation, the company is investing heavily in the future of commercial transportation through the expansion of electrified mobility solutions and the creation of a dedicated global bus business.

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  • Track Lead (Hands-on + Bridge) – SAP S/4HANA AMS

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Consulting, IT Consultant
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,100,000~¥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.

    As a track lead for SAP S/4HANA's operations and maintenance (AMS), this position is responsible for bridging the gap between the Japanese business department and the offshore (mainly Indian) team, while leading the solution of L2/L3 level issues. While ensuring operational quality, governance, and compliance, we will promote stable operation and continuous improvement.

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  • Project Manager – Embedded ECU & Module Development

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,400,000

    Since its founding in 1948, it has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the introduction of IoT in factories with device products and solution products.
    In the automotive industry, which is said to be a once-in-a-century period of change, demand for microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and electronic devices that combine solutions, which are the company's strengths, is expected to increase as vehicles become more and more functional, such as EVs and autonomous driving.
    Among them, the company has a special contract to sell automotive microcontrollers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles, in the Chubu area, and supports the automobile industry in the Tokai region.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the period of change in the automotive society, and aim to grow as a global supplier in the advanced electronics field through our management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of the times.

    As the PM for the development of our own products (systems that detect objects and people using image recognition technology (including AI)), we will work with our partners to promote a series of development PJs from the design ~ development and manufacturing of high-reliability ECUs and modules. It is a rewarding job to realize safety and security with the products we have developed and to greatly improve social issues.
    ・Target market: Major construction machinery vehicle manufacturers, FA companies, etc.

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  • Telematics Software Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • 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 role is responsible for designing and guiding the software architecture for embedded automotive systems, ensuring integration, scalability, and The position involves cross-functional collaboration to define high-level design strategies, manage interfaces, and ensure system feasibility from the RFQ/RFI stage through development. interfaces, and ensure system feasibility from the RFQ/RFI stage through development.

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  • Satellite System Enginner|Satellite System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(General purpose), 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.

    This position is responsible for defining CONOPS from mission requirements, designing and analyzing satellite systems, managing various budgets, and formulating and promoting verification plans. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you will lead the development of satellite systems from procurement support to AIV (assembly, integration, and verification).

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