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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.
Occupations
- SE(Web, open systems)
- Network and Infrastructure Engineer
- Web Producer
- SE (control, embedded systems)
- Product Engineer (hardware and software)
- Design Engineer / UI/UX Designer
- Program and Project Manager
- security
- Web/Application Engineer
- Information Systems/In-house SE
- data scientist
- EC Consultant Management
- Operation, maintenance and support
- Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales, FAE
Job Listings
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Embedded Software Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Miyagi
- ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000
A leading space technology venture company paving the way for space utilization by developing re-entry and recovery technologies. Their work will drastically reduce the cost of space operations helping to open and grow the space industry with Japan as a world leader in technologies for this exciting frontier.
You will develop embedded software for onboard satellite equipment. -
IVI Embedded Software Engineer|In-vehicle Infotainment System Embedded Software Engineer
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥15,000,000
This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.
Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.
This is the design and development of the architecture to realize the Application from the requirements in the infotainment system using Android in the vehicle.
This role involves the architecture design and development to realize the requirements for the in-vehicle infotainment system using Android. -
Cloud Security Engineer|Cloud Security Engineer
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, Other (Localization, QA), Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.
Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.
As a Cloud Engineer, you will work with the product development team to maintain and improve cloud security. -
Infrastructure (Middleware) System Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Internal SE, SE(Web, OPEN), Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Kanagawa, Tokyo, Miyagi
- ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.
You will be responsible for DX promotion, design, development, and operation of infrastructure (middleware) in the core system. -
SDV Generative AI Engineer|Generative AI Engineer for SDV Development
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi, Osaka
- ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000
As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.
You will plan and develop systems and environments that utilize generative AI and machine learning to automate and streamline the software development process that supports SDV development. -
Head of IT Strategy
- Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Program・Project Management, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
We are a logistics tech startup company that operates a matching platform business connecting shippers and carriers and a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
In the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry, we will transform Japan's logistics by combining our brand, nationwide sales network, and the structure and products of our office business. We will transform logistics in Japan by combining our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business in the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry. The company's business growth is directly linked to future social issues, and it is an area that is attracting a great deal of attention from investors and client companies.
We are looking for an IT infrastructure architect to support the speed and security of our rapidly growing organization. You will design and implement the optimal IT architecture to create a scalable business environment. -
HMI Circuit Design / EMC Engineer
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, Research & Development, QC・QA, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Aichi
- ¥5,500,000~¥10,700,000
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 candidate will be responsible for circuit design/evaluation of HMI products (driver seat display) for the development/volume production of new HMI products that anticipate market and customer needs. -
EV/HEV Inverter Circuit Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tochigi
- ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. We also emphasize diversity and flexible work styles, and have an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.
You will be responsible for inverter system design, power electronics circuit design, ECU circuit design, etc. In this position, you will directly communicate with automobile manufacturers, related in-house departments, and business partners to promote development. -
IT Engineer (Manufacturing Area)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Product manager (Web/Application), SE(Control, Embedded), EC consultant, Management, Program・Project Management, Other (Localization, QA), Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Data Analyst, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, SE(Web, OPEN), Web producer,Director, SE(General purpose), Design engineer,UI/UX designer, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Cyber Security
- Tochigi
Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business worldwide, and has a diverse workforce with a 1% turnover rate.
You will be in charge of key user tasks for the implementation, management, and common applications related to manufacturing. -
Software Developer (US Position)
- IT, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- USA
- ¥13,500,000~¥18,000,000
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 been supporting OEM and Tier companies in the telecom and automotive industries in North America for over 10 years.
This position is for a Software Engineer available to work in Dallas, TX. Depending on your technical skills, you will work in one of the following areas: front-end, back-end, or full stack.
E-2 visa sponsorship is available for Japanese nationals residing in Japan. Those who already **have permission to work in the U.S.** (regardless of nationality)** are also welcome to apply. Japanese language proficiency is strongly recommended (for customer service and documentation work).
English is a requirement and selection will be conducted in English. -
Hardware Technology Planner - Next-Generation Integrated ECU
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Research & Development, Product Marketing, Planning, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Research & Analysis
- Aichi
- ¥5,500,000~¥13,300,000
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)].
You will be responsible for creating and planning new added value for the next generation of large scale integrated ECUs and the differentiating technologies that will make this possible. -
Project Manager-HEV/EV Integrated ECU (Control & Diagnostics)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Ibaraki
- ¥7,500,000~¥12,000,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.
We are looking for a project manager for inverters for HEV/EV, motors, and integrated ECUs for charging and discharging systems using HILS, bench, etc.
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