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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  • System Design Leader – ADAS Camera Systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

    In this role, you will serve as the System Design Leader for automotive camera products used in ADAS applications.

    You will design the overall product architecture, manage system requirements, and coordinate technical interfaces across software, hardware, and mechanical engineering teams. Rather than focusing on one component, you will take a top-down view of the entire product and make the technical decisions required to balance performance, quality, cost, maintainability, and development risk.

    This is primarily a technical specialist position, not a people-management role.

    Details.

  • IT Administrator for Space Technology Team

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    The team is a leading venture company within the Japanese space industry focused on rocket component development. Their vision of an accessible space industry is backed by their practical, flexible, and logical approach to design of rocket components which allows them to compete in the market with reliable products that are competitively priced.

    Join an advanced technology venture company in one of the fastest growing industries in Japan, the space sector. In this role you will support IT administration for a team developing rocket technologies. By taking ownership of the role and developing new policies and procedures for IT operations, you will help to support a team working to advance the future of space technology development. Your role leading the development of IT will help the organization to securely manage a wide range of vendors, devices, and procedures to insure the integrity and smooth operation of the company as a whole.

    Details.

  • Automotive semiconductor hardware research and CAE analysis

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,300,000

    We are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in the automotive parts industry, specializing in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Aiming to strengthen Japan's competitiveness in the automotive sector, we collaborate across multiple companies across industries to conduct semiconductor research. 

    Specifically, while identifying issues and considering countermeasures when applying chiplet technology, a cutting-edge consumer technology, in vehicles, we have built structures to ensure high reliability and communication quality in 2.5D packages.

    You will be engaged in the following tasks.

    Details.

  • Advanced development of algorithm implementations using AI for AD/ADAS (software development)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    To achieve high-precision recognition in AD/ADAS peripheral monitoring and path planning, it is essential to use AI-based algorithms.

    On the other hand, automobiles face strict hardware resource constraints, so the key to competitiveness lies in how to reduce weight and speed AI-powered algorithms while maintaining accuracy.

    Our department is working on the implementation of algorithmic solutions for next-generation AD/ADAS perimeter monitoring and route planning, and is developing advanced technologies to enhance the competitiveness of Toyota and Denso.

    We are looking for colleagues to work together with key technologies that will support the future competitiveness of cars.

    Details.

  • Software exploration and hardware implementation research for next-generation in-vehicle systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    We are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in the automotive parts industry, specializing in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    We strive to become a professional technology group capable of creating cutting-edge technologies necessary for future SoCs, such as planning and developing next-generation SoCs, chiplets, NPUs, and self-positioning estimation, and are constantly honing our skills. We look forward to applications from motivated engineers who can play an active role as part of this effort.

    Details.

  • Backend Engineer | Backend Engineer [Development of Payment and Billing Platform] / Fully Remote OK

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Ehime, Toyama, Fukushima, Saga, Yamagata, Tochigi, Chiba, Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, Osaka, Ibaraki, Shimane, Tokyo, Niigata, Gunma, Okayama, Kagoshima, Nagano, Tokushima, Nara, Tottori, Akita, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Saitama, Kagawa, Iwate, Okinawa, Kochi, Shiga, Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Oita, Miyazaki, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Mie, Wakayama, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    You will be responsible for developing the platform for managing payments, payment billing, and sales that support taxi apps.
    The platform includes services beyond payment transactions, including large-scale aggregation processing, management screens supporting business operations, journal entries, and reporting.
    The main responsibilities are planning, designing, and developing new features and services that support the daily growth of our services.
    We are looking for those who have many opportunities to build from scratch and enjoy challenging days.

    Details.

  • Senior Backend Engineer | Senior Backend Engineer [Taxi App] / Fully Remote OK

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Ehime, Toyama, Fukushima, Saga, Yamagata, Tochigi, Chiba, Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, Osaka, Ibaraki, Shimane, Tokyo, Niigata, Gunma, Okayama, Kagoshima, Nagano, Tokushima, Nara, Tottori, Akita, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Saitama, Kagawa, Iwate, Okinawa, Kochi, Shiga, Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Oita, Miyazaki, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Mie, Wakayama, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥8,500,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    You will be responsible for developing the platform for managing payment invoices and sales to support taxi apps.
    The platform includes services for large-scale aggregation processing, management screens supporting business operations, journal entries, reporting, and more.
    The main responsibilities are planning, designing, and developing new features and services that support the daily growth of our services.
    We are looking for those who have many opportunities to build from scratch and enjoy challenging days.

    Details.

  • Business Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa, Aichi
    • ¥12,000,000~¥18,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    As part of the Business Development team, you will support the growth of next-generation cockpit, display, and software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions for Japanese OEM customers. Working closely with customers, global engineering teams, and executive leadership, you will help identify new business opportunities, translate customer needs into product strategies, and support the acquisition of new programs. This role is designed as a development pathway toward future Business Development leadership, providing broad exposure to customers, products, and strategic decision-making from day one.

    Details.

  • Leader in system design and development for new air mobility

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kyoto, Aichi
    • ¥10,500,000~¥12,000,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. We mainly engage in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, while operating both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, we are also engaged in research and demonstration in the field of next-generation mobility.

    As the leader in system design and development for new air mobility, this position is responsible for overall system design, embedded software/flight control algorithm development, communication system design, safety and reliability design, certification support, and technical lead for development projects in the field of air mobility such as drones and aircraft.

    Details.

  • Director of New Business Development

    • Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Business planning・Business management, M&A, Management・CEO・COO ,Executive Management, CFO,Executive Management, CTO・CIO
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥16,000,000

    It is a logistics tech startup operating a matching platform business connecting shippers and shipping companies, as well as a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
    In the logistics industry exceeding 14 trillion yen, we will transform Japan's logistics by integrating our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business. Future social issues are directly linked to business growth, and this area attracts very high attention from investors and client companies. Due to its high growth potential, many investments from major corporations have been realized.

    In addition to the matching platform business, the company has grown and expanded through the establishment of SaaS businesses, M&A, and alliances. In addition to these efforts, this position is the head of the New Business Division, which aims to launch and promote the next new business opportunities. It is expected to launch new businesses utilizing shareholders' existing assets.

    Details.

  • Lead Engineer - Project Management | Lead Engineer - Project Management in the Urban Tech Field

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Program・Project Management, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,000,000

    We are a startup company focused on hands-on support for new Urban Tech business development, focusing on the mobility sector, aiming for sustainable urban development.
    With the mission of "connecting technology, the workplace, and various stakeholders to create systems for value and realize a rich urban life," we operate new business development support and consulting services mainly in the mobility sector. In collaboration with major automakers, transportation operators, energy companies, and local governments, we are promoting business development and social implementation in next-generation mobility and urban infrastructure sectors such as autonomous driving, MaaS, EVs, mobility hubs, and robotaxis.


    You will lead teams from a technical perspective and drive projects mainly for enterprises, such as those in the mobility industry and infrastructure companies. To recruit as a lead engineer, you will lead product development in a team of about five people, communicating with managers and engineers.

    Details.

  • PM – AI-Driven Innovation & Strategic Programs | [AI × Social Issue Solving] Program Manager Driving New Businesses

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a technology company that leverages location data and advanced technologies to address social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
    We collaborate with government agencies, local governments, research institutions, and private companies to consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
    In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions including Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, expanding our business globally.
    Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts in the defense and security sectors, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia regions.
    It is characterized by an environment where you can actively engage with topics with significant social impact, leveraging your expertise.

    This position is a program manager who promotes multiple projects across new solution development utilizing AI and location data.
    As a hub connecting technology, business, and customers, you will lead everything from PoC to commercialization, overseeing overall project design, stakeholder coordination, and roadmap development. This position allows you to take on the challenge of creating new businesses with significant social impact while utilizing cutting-edge AI technology.

    Details.

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