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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  • 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.

  • Hardware & Evaluation Environment Engineer-Automotive Image Sensors

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • 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.

  • Development of image recognition and decision-making algorithms for driver assistance and automated driving products

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are one of the world's top five leading automotive parts manufacturers, with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, car body, and CSS.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. The company is constantly working on the development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    In this position, you will be in charge of developing image recognition and judgment algorithms for driver assistance and automatic driving products.

    Details.

  • ASIC Design and Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company provides high-performance graphics and AI processing solutions and is a leader in automotive, robotics, entertainment, and other fields. smart and immersive experiences.

    This position is for ASIC development including RTL design of hardware IP such as our AI processors and image processors, and SoC architecture design.

    Details.

  • System Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), QC・QA, FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    As a System Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating hardware and software to create innovative in-car audio experiences, collaborating with system leads and architects. You will support the fabrication team during vehicle installations, system bring-up, and testing of automotive proof-of-concept systems. automotive proof-of-concept systems.

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  • Embedded Software Development Engineer [Leader Class

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    SOLIZE is a Japanese engineering solutions company offering a wide range of services including 3D CAD/CAE, Model Based Development (MBD), and 3D printing. SOLIZE's strengths include precise and flexible 3D printing technology and efficient development support using engineering data. SOLIZE's strengths include precise and flexible 3D printing technology and efficient development support using engineering data, and its customers include many leading Japanese and international manufacturers. SOLIZE also has offices in India and China to meet global customer needs.

    The company's offices are located both domestically and internationally, centered in Tokyo (headquarters), with branch offices in Osaka, Tochigi, Hamamatsu, and other locations in Japan. Furthermore, SOLIZE was recently listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, attracting industry attention as a growing technology partner.

    You will handle embedded software development work at the development sites of our customers in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on the automotive industry.

    Details.

  • ADAS Parking System Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    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 and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    This project manager position is responsible for customer relations and global team collaboration in the development of automated parking support systems.

    Details.

  • Embedded Software Design

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    It is one of the few companies in the world that possesses power semiconductor and power supply technologies and combines these technologies to achieve the world's highest efficiency and smallest size.
    The company has strengths in power conversion and control technologies and develops and manufactures power semiconductors, power supply devices, and automotive equipment.
    In particular, the company boasts the world's top market share in regulators for motorcycles, and is also focusing on products for EVs and renewable energy. We are also expanding globally in the automotive, industrial, and energy fields, taking advantage of technologies that contribute to energy conservation and the reduction of environmental impact. We offer a full range of benefits and a flexible work schedule. Average monthly overtime is 10 hours. The company also boasts one of the best work-life balance in the industry, with a 0.9% turnover rate in the “Top 2 ranking of large companies with few people leaving
    ”.

    It is one of the few companies in the world that possesses semiconductor and power supply technologies, and by combining these technologies, has succeeded in achieving the world's highest efficiency and smallest size, making it a major company with strengths in technological synergies.
    It is a power electronics manufacturer (semiconductor manufacturer, power supply manufacturer, and in-vehicle manufacturer) that has 16 global bases and has established unique technologies.
    This position, in the electrical components division, is responsible for the development of electrical components for automobiles and motorcycles, which account for more than 50% of our sales.
    It includes ECUs for idling stop, charge control, ignition control, and other units for motorcycles, and PCUs for motor and power control, which are the fundamental control in motorcycle EVs.
    We are equipped with both internal combustion engines, which are still in high demand, and EVs, which are expected to be in high demand in the future.
    We offer a full range of benefits and a flexible work schedule. Average monthly overtime is 10 hours.
    We are ranked in the “Top 3 Large Companies with the Fewest Job Leavers” and boast one of the best work-life balance in the industry with a turnover rate of 0.9%.

    Details.

  • Business Improvement Project Promotion Staff (Business Strategy Group, Business Reform Department)

    • OTHERS, Real Estate, Parking, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing an overwhelmingly large parking network in Japan and abroad. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car-sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, the company is actively developing new services utilizing digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. The company is expanding not only domestically but also globally, currently operating overseas in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where you can be involved in large-scale challenges. We are currently expanding overseas in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment in which you can be involved in large-scale challenges.

    In order to expand and promote our business, we are entrusting you with identifying issues and making improvements to our existing operation scheme.

    Details.

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