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.

Job Listings

Change search criteria

Please select your industry/occupation and location

Salary

{{ incomeText }}

Work Style

{{ workStylesText }}

Attractive
Points

{{ attractivePointsText }}

Clear Conditions

Industry

Number of jobs {{this.jobCount}}

Clear Selection

Function

  • Executive Management
  • Aftersales
  • Sales
  • Dealer Development
  • Marketing
  • Consulting
  • Mechanical
  • Electronics
  • Semiconductor
  • IT
  • Chemical
  • Supply Chain Management
  • General Accounting
  • HR, GA & Facilities
  • In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
  • Financial Services
  • Other

Number of jobs {{ this.jobCount }}

Clear Selection

Location

  • Hokkaido / Tohoku
  • Kanto
  • Joshinetsu/Hokuriku
  • Tokai
  • Kansai
  • Chugoku
  • Shikoku
  • Kyushu/Okinawa
  • Overseas

Number of jobs {{this.jobCount}}

Clear Selection

1 2 3 4 25
  • ADAS System Development Engineer – Motorcycle Systems / Model-Based Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tochigi
    • ¥7,800,000~¥12,200,000

    A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.

    This position is responsible for system engineering and model-based development in ADAS systems for two-wheelers. We promote the development of new ADAS applications through model creation and evaluation using Matlab/Simulink, customer requirements analysis, and functional requirement creation.

    Details.

  • ADAS Image Processing & AI Model Engineer – Motorcycle Systems

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tochigi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.

    This position is responsible for image processing of camera sensors and AI model development for ADAS systems for two-wheelers. Through image processing and AI development using Python and PyTorch, we contribute to improving motorcycle safety.

    Details.

  • ADAS Video Perception Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,500,000

    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.

    This position is responsible for image recognition and video perception technologies in the ADAS field. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from analyzing customer requirements, software development, creating test specifications, to managing releases for mass production.

    Details.

  • Special Wire Harness Resident Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A global leader specializing in high‑speed automotive data‑transmission solutions. Unlike traditional wire‑harness manufacturers, the company focuses on advanced data cables, connectors, and custom cable assemblies that support next‑generation mobility technologies. Their products enable fast, secure, and reliable data flow for modern vehicles, including systems used in ADAS, cameras, sensors, infotainment, autonomous driving, and connected‑car platforms.

    In this role, you will act as the technical interface between Japanese automotive OEM customers and global engineering teams, supporting the development and application of wire harness and high-speed data solutions for next-generation vehicle systems.

    As part of your onboarding process, you will be sent to one or possible both China and Germany for several months of training to familiarize yourself with the products and technologies.

    You will be embedded in the world's largest OEM as a resident engineer and handling customer-facing technical discussions, coordinate requirements with internal development teams, support project execution and business expansion activities, and help ensure successful delivery of automotive connectivity solutions working with some of the world's best engineers.

    Details.

  • Market Quality Analysis – Vehicle Body & Chassis | Market Defect Analysis and Countermeasure Promotion

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automaker that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have always and will continue to challenge ourselves to create new value beyond existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be delighted.
    With reliable technical expertise, the company has provided a wide range of products loved by many customers. We are now seeking partners to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    This position leads related departments and overseas bases in addressing vehicle quality defects that occur in the global market, promoting rapid root cause identification and market response. Covering a wide range of areas such as vehicle bodies, chassis, driver assistance systems, and infotainment, we utilize all kinds of data such as vehicle data, market recalls, and log information to get to the heart of the issue.
    Beyond simple analysis, it plays a central role in the quality domain, assessing the impact and scalability of defects, and making decisions including market responses such as recalls and warranty extensions.

    Details.

  • Senior Product Designer (UI/UX Design) | Senior Product Designer (UI/UX Design)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥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.

    As a professional player (product designer), you will be responsible for the following missions.
    ・Possess strong design and design skills, proactively proactively propose
    designs that are persuasive to stakeholders and society, and lead projects to success by offering a wide range of design proposals in collaboration with diverse stakeholders

    Details.

  • Project Manager – Automotive Cockpit Systems | Project Manager - Automotive Cockpit Systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥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)].

    As a project manager and leader, you will oversee and drive the development of cockpit systems responsible for HMI connecting people and vehicles.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Computer Platform & Software Engineer | Platform and Software Development for In-Vehicle Computers

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥4,700,000~¥10,700,000

    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)].

    You will be responsible for developing the AUTOSAR Classic Platform.

    Details.

  • Corporate IT| Corporate IT Lead

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose), Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,500,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboard and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    Stations are set up mainly in urban areas, and a system is being developed to make short-distance travel easier and more efficient.
    Easily accessible via a dedicated app, it is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and include solutions to urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    As a core member of the information systems team, you will be responsible for a wide range of IT strategy planning and execution.

    Details.

  • Server Engineer – ADAS & Autonomous Driving Simulation Infrastructure

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥8,500,000~¥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.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-in-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)], and in particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Lv4 autonomous driving, and are working towards the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    You will be asked to design, operate, and study the application of a large-scale simulation environment. We are developing ADAS in collaboration with our customers, vehicle manufacturers, and as an evaluation environment that can be used not only by our own company but also by vehicle manufacturers, we will develop and operate an environment that calculates the recognition and control simulation of autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance systems at high speed on large-scale data that reproduces various traffic environments.

    Details.

  • Business Development – Vehicle Security Solutions

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Business planning・Business management, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa, Osaka
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,500,000

    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.

    You will be mainly responsible for the development of security solutions for vehicles and the business development of security-related services. In technology development, we work on the creation of security technologies and solutions that are the first in the world and the industry, and play a role in verifying and demonstrating their effectiveness. At the same time, one of our important roles is to promote co-creation with automobile manufacturers in security-related businesses.

    Details.

  • Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Operator | PDI Operator

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Service Technician, Technical Help Desk, QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥9,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

1 2 3 4 25

Consultation

Our expert team is dedicated to empowering your career change, crafting tailored career plans, and securing the best job opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors.

Connect with Us

Search by Location