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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  • Senior Engineer for IT Infrastructure

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • 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.

    In this role you will design, implement, and maintain the IT infrastructure necessary to support teams such as the satellite ground systems team. In this role you will design, implement, and maintain the IT infrastructure necessary to support teams such as the satellite ground systems team.

    Details.

  • Building a career in the automotive industry (C++ preferred! Major Automobile Manufacturer/Prime Project)

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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 over 10 years of experience supporting OEM and tier-one companies in the telecommunications and automotive industries in North America.

    Join us and leverage your experience to build a new career in the automotive industry!
    Major vehicle manufacturers are not only developing software for the next generation of in-vehicle information devices such as meters, HUDs, and IVI
    , but also the hardware itself
    will need to evolve further.
    Through our prime projects, you will be exposed to the latest in-vehicle system technologies, and you will be able to
    feel the satisfaction of developing the next generation of complete vehicles and contributing to society, as well as improve your skills.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Diagnostics DevOps Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,500,000~¥10,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    This role involves performance monitoring, security enforcement, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams while providing mentorship and driving DevOps strategy.

    Details.

  • Cloud Engineer for Leading Satellite Company

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • 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.

    In this role you will design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure used by our team to help develop satellites. Your work will be critical to the smooth development and successful mission execution of satellite operations and development.

    Details.

  • Planning and research (system development) of in-vehicle SoC for automated driving and next-generation mobility

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].

    In this position, you will be engaged in (1) planning of in-vehicle SoC and (2) development of critical IP for automated driving systems and in-vehicle connected services with world-class safety and convenience.

    Details.

  • Planning and research of in-vehicle SoC for self-driving cars and next-generation mobility (Leader/Management Recruitment)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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 planning and researching SoCs for automated driving systems and in-vehicle connected services with world-class safety and convenience.

    Details.

  • DSP Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This audio technology leader delivers premium sound with innovative noise-canceling headphones, immersive speakers, and advanced automotive systems, focusing on performance, comfort, and sleek design.

    Handle DSP application work and support clients while working with various cross functional teams.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security Tester

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    This role also involves project management, sales support, and contributing to the development of a security testing strategy for the Japanese market.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security Consultant

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    Provide high quality security related consultation support to customers in the embedded and automotive cyber security industries.

    Details.

  • Software Engineer for Satellites

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A leader in space technology, this company has a strong history of satellite development and innovation with a global work force. They have more than a decade of experience inside the quickly growing Japanese space industry providing services such as satellite technology integration and data They have more than a decade of experience inside the quickly growing Japanese space industry providing services such as satellite technology integration and data collection.

    In this role you will work with an international team to maintain, develop, and oversee the operations of satellite constellations. Your work developing software for satellite operations will allow people from all industries to effectively access and use satellite technology to advance humanity.

    Details.

  • Hardware & Evaluation Environment Engineer-Automotive Image Sensors

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    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 work on the development of large-scale SoCs for driving support systems, image sensor hardware using advanced memory, and software development environments.

    Details.

  • Advance development of driver assistance and automated driving systems (using AI technology)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].

    In this position, you will work as an engineer or project manager for the advanced development of driver assistance and automated driving systems (utilizing AI technology).

    Details.

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