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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  • Cloud Engineer|Cloud Engineer

    • OTHERS, Real Estate, Parking, Transportation, Trafic
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,400,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing a parking lot network that boasts an overwhelming scale in Japan and overseas. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility platform that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, we are actively working on the development of new services using digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding not only domestically but also globally, and currently have an environment where we can expand overseas and take on large-scale challenges in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, the field where you can build your own career is expanding.

    We will accelerate and standardize cloud utilization and promote secure and cost-effective architecture and operation.

    Details.

  • Automotive Communication Systems R&D|Automotive Communication System R&D

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Fukuoka, Tochigi, Saitama, 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.


    We will develop vehicle electronic systems to build optimal electronic control systems that realize the evolution of driver assistance, powertrains, and user convenience with high competitiveness and quality, and to develop technologies that can be continuously and timely introduced to the market.

    In order to accelerate electrification, provide new value for BEVs, and realize a society with zero traffic accidents, there is an urgent need to develop new autonomous driving and driver assistance functions, and to improve the efficiency and standardization of development operations to respond to the increase in variations due to the expansion of the number of models applied to new technologies and the global expansion of new technologies.

    Details.

  • Product Manager (Web & Mobile Apps)

    • Distribution & Retail, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,008,966~¥9,054,467

    It is a Japanese company that mainly develops automobile purchase and auction business. We are monetizing these two businesses by optimizing them through DX. As a result of sincerely facing market issues, the purchase service has increased significantly since the second half of 2022, and the sales portfolio has changed significantly since its founding. The company has been growing at an accelerated pace with a sales growth rate of about double for two consecutive years, with a CAGR of 43% since 2018.

    As a PM, you will promote product development with high precision, focusing on the project execution phase, from requirements definition, specification creation, WBS, progress management, and quality control. We are responsible for everything from building the foundation of the project to stable operation so that the development team can demonstrate maximum performance.
    It is an execution-specialized PM who consolidates specifications based on business requirements, creates WBS, and accurately advances development.

    Details.

  • Driver Assistance ECU Development Project Management

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥7,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is the No. 1 company 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.

    Driver assistance ECUs are ECUs that use various sensor data as inputs to control cognition, judgment, and control, and are products that contribute to the realization of a safe and secure transportation society. As next-generation products become even larger and more complex, basic architectural design and overall project management will become important, and those who have experience in large-scale development in various fields, including ICT companies, will work on product development that will lead to a safe and secure future.

    Details.

  • Project Manager (Connected platform)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Program・Project Management, SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,900,000~¥1,090,000

    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.


    As the person in charge of developing the connected platform linked to the product, you will be involved in project management work.

    Details.

  • IT Consultant | IT consultant *No industry experience is possible.

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Operational Consultant, Strategic Consultant
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000

    This is a rapidly growing consulting firm that values the provision of value centered on "people" and practices long-term companion support based on trust and empathy. It was established in the mid-2010s and has now expanded to approximately 1,000 employees. It covers a wide range of areas from business strategy, IT, digital transformation, and project management. Many of them are from major firms, but a flat organizational culture that allows them to move autonomously is not bound by titles or seniority. It is characterized by a consulting style that emphasizes human power and cooperation without being biased towards specialized skills.

    We are also focusing on creating a working environment, and we have systems in place to achieve both employee growth and peace of mind, including remote work and flextime systems, as well as career support, training, mentoring, and health support. Under an open organizational culture, it is a company that has gained support from many young and mid-level employees as a workplace where they can deeply contribute to customers while expanding their own potential.

    This is an IT consultant position at a consulting firm that provides one-stop services from business/IT strategy planning, various project management, and support for the introduction of cutting-edge technologies.
    We are in charge of a wide range of consulting services, mainly for major clients, from business reform to IT strategy planning, IT introduction, and new business planning.
    Employees from various backgrounds, including major Japanese and foreign consulting firms, SIers, and those from operating companies, are active, and even those with no experience in the industry can take on the challenge.

    Details.

  • Technical Architect for Finance Controlling

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, SE(General purpose)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    It is a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. We have production bases and sales networks in Japan and overseas, providing products to more than 170 countries and regions around the world, and are developing manufacturing by leveraging our global network.
    We are also actively promoting electrification and the development of environmental technologies, and are the first to introduce mass-produced light electric trucks to the market. The technical capabilities and high quality cultivated over many years are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, and it is characterized by a diverse corporate culture in which global human resources play an active role.

    In order to support the carve-out of group functions, you will lead the technical integration of treasury IT systems.

    Lead the technical integration of Treasury IT systems to support the carve-out of Group Functions.

    Details.

  • Application Security Leader

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company is a holding company that oversees the entire group and was established in 2021 with a change of trade name from a business operating company. Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the company is mainly responsible for formulating the Group's overall management strategy and allocating resources. We entrust specific business activities to subsidiaries and support a wide range of fields such as electronics, entertainment, and finance.

    While working with the cloud system development and operation team, you will be in charge of a wide range of tasks as a security leader. In the execution of duties, you will lead security operations from requirement definition to development and operation. I have many opportunities to collaborate and interact with various organizations within the group, and I am in a position where I can contribute to the platform by proposing and implementing security measures for new applications and features.

    Details.

  • Web Product Planner (UI/UX & Business Process Design) | Web Service Planning (UI/UX & Business Design)

    • OTHERS, Real Estate, Parking, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,300,000~¥7,300,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing a parking lot network that boasts an overwhelming scale in Japan and overseas. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility platform that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, we are actively working on the development of new services using digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding not only domestically but also globally, and currently have an environment where we can expand overseas and take on large-scale challenges in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, the field where you can build your own career is expanding.

    You will be in charge of planning and operating the website for partners in the parking lot business. With the mission of making the movement of parking lot users more convenient and comfortable, this is a job that is also involved in the evolution of Japan's transportation infrastructure through parking lots.

    Details.

  • Senior Specialist - Data Analysis |

    • Financial Services
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,400,000~¥11,000,000

    A leading provider of financial services in Japan, the company specializes in offering a wide range of solutions tailored to support vehicle ownership and leasing. With a focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, it provides financing, leasing, insurance, and related services, working closely with an extensive network of dealers to ensure easy access to these options. With a focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, it provides financing, leasing, insurance, and related services, working closely with an extensive network of dealers to ensure easy access to these options.

    The company is committed to delivering high-quality financial products designed to help both individual and corporate customers manage their vehicle investments. By offering personalized solutions, competitive rates, and clear terms, it plays a key role in making premium vehicles more accessible and By offering personalized solutions, competitive rates, and clear terms, it plays a key role in making premium vehicles more accessible and ensuring a smooth and enhanced customer experience.



    The Data Analysis Senior Specialist will led end-to-end data analytics for vehicle sales, loans, and leases—driving performance analysis, AI/ML data preparation, and Tableau-based BI dashboards to deliver actionable insights, support strategic decision-making, and optimize sales initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.

    Details.

  • Information Security and Data Governance Manager

    • Financial Services
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A leading provider of financial services in Japan, the company specializes in offering a wide range of solutions tailored to support vehicle ownership and leasing. With a focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, it provides financing, leasing, insurance, and related services, working closely with an extensive network of dealers to ensure easy access to these options. With a focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, it provides financing, leasing, insurance, and related services, working closely with an extensive network of dealers to ensure easy access to these options.

    The company is committed to delivering high-quality financial products designed to help both individual and corporate customers manage their vehicle investments. By offering personalized solutions, competitive rates, and clear terms, it plays a key role in making premium vehicles more accessible and By offering personalized solutions, competitive rates, and clear terms, it plays a key role in making premium vehicles more accessible and ensuring a smooth and enhanced customer experience.



    The Information Security and Data Governance Manager will lead and manage information security and data governance initiatives aligned with the company's group global strategy.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Saitama
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are the top company in Japan in car navigation. Although it has a long history and is a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business that keeps pace with the times. As for personal products, the company mainly manufactures and sells in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio, and drive recorders. For corporations, the company is mainly developing mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand, Car Navigation also supplies OEM to genuine car navigation systems for automakers. Since 2020, we have partnered with a major auto parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit compatible with next-generation automobile CASE.

    You will be in charge of the overall mechanical design of IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) equipment such as car navigation, display audio, and communication drive recorders.

    Details.

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