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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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Authentication Platform Development Engineer – Secure Access (Global IT)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Internal SE, Cyber Security
- Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tokyo, Nagano, Saitama, Miyagi
- ¥6,400,000~¥9,200,000
It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.
This position oversees the planning, development, and operation of an authentication platform that enables secure access to information assets in cloud and on-premises environments.
We will promote the transition to a zero trust security architecture and be responsible for developing and upgrading the authentication infrastructure environment that supports more than 40,000 users worldwide. -
Account Manager (Business Division Head Candidate) | Account Manager (Business Division Head Candidate)
- IT, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi
- ¥9,000,000~¥20,000,000
It is a system integrator and software company based in Silicon Valley and Dallas, Texas, and a group company of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For over 10 years, we have supported OEM/tier companies in the telecommunications and automotive industries in North America.
Leveraging the project management experience cultivated so far, and leveraging the company's accumulated know-how and broad solutions as an account manager at a major prime company, I expect further social contribution and business expansion through project management and customer service as an account manager at a major prime company. -
ADAS Parking Assist Software Function Development Engineer
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000
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.
A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.
As a software developer for the parking systems team, I will be responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions for ultrasonic sensor (USS) and near-field camera (NRC)-based parking systems for Japanese OEM customers.
We are broadly involved in everything from developing parking assistance functions to supporting mass production projects, promoting the design, implementation, and verification of software features in collaboration with customers. -
ADAS Perception, Fusion & Path Planning Software Engineer
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000
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.
A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.
This position is responsible for developing recognition perception, integrated fusion of Radar and Video, and software development for route selection planners from target selection to realize advanced driver assistance systems such as ACC (Adaptive Vehicle Control) using Radar and Video sensors, AEB (Emergency Brake Control), and LKAS (Lane Assist Control).
In the development of cutting-edge driver assistance systems, we are consistently involved in everything from requirements definition to design, implementation, and testing, following the V-model. -
Program Manager for Global Space Venture
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000
An international satellite development and services company with a very strong manufacturing base. Their work has been critical to making space data accessible to the private market by offering a fixed-rate modular satellite network and mission planning service that is highly competitive in the market. By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have quickly becoming a global team and leader in the space industry.
Help establish the Tokyo branch and lead program management for a variety of satellite programs as the team experiences explosive growth in the Japanese market. Your work will ensure the timely completion and satisfaction of projects related to spacecraft missions. By bridging business and engineering, the west and Japan, and speed with reliability your work will be a critical contribution to one of the most exciting teams in the Japanese space industry. -
Program Manager
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- 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 track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite 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 play a critical part of ensuring the success of satellite and spacecraft missions. You will be the key person coordinating milestones, timelines, budgeting, and overall progress of satellite missions. Your ability to analyze, forecast, and prepare for future challenges will be what determines the successful and on-time completion of mission and deliverables. -
Flight Safety Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo
- ¥8,010,000~¥10,030,000
A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.
We oversee the flight safety and system safety of satellite launch vehicles, and are entrusted with the design and application work necessary for safe and low-cost launches. -
Large-scale software development (PF software design/system design)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥4,700,000~¥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)].
In recent years, the automotive business and the process of making cars are about to change drastically, and the value of electronic control systems has changed from a single domain to a cross-domain, and from hardware to software.
Among them, our software platform development plays a central role in the ECU system, controlling the hardware and providing the necessary functions to the application (system).
We will provide the functions necessary to grow into a partner that is closer to our customers in a timely manner. -
Vehicle Control Algorithm Engineer|Vehicle Control Algorithm Development Engineer
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Saitama
- ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000
As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide joy to more people 10 years from now, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have been and will continue to take on the challenge of creating new value that is not bound by existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be happy.
The company, which has provided a variety of products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is looking for colleagues to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.
You will develop control logic that follows the generated target trajectory with high precision while considering vehicle dynamics. Our mission is to build advanced motion control systems using model predictive control (MPC), modern control theory, and data-driven control, in addition to conventional PID control. -
Payment and Billing Infrastructure Engineer
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Internal SE, SE(General purpose), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation.
In addition to developing a variety of services using its own apps and platforms, mainly taxi dispatch services, it
is also one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with various companies.
This position is in charge of infrastructure development to manage payments, payment bills, and sales.
With the rapid growth of the business and the expansion of the market, we will introduce more diversified payment methods and further refine and speed up payment claim processing to achieve smooth billing and payment processing with taxi operators, contributing to improving the process and increasing efficiency. -
IT Consultant [Osaka] |
- Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
- Consulting, IT Consultant, Operational Consultant, Strategic Consultant
- Osaka
- ¥4,000,000~¥20,000,000
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.
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.
*Depending on the project, you may be asked to participate remotely in projects at other locations. -
Space Engineer for Mission Analysis
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, SE(General purpose)
- Ibaraki
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000
A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.
An innovative space technology startup is seeking a Space Engineer to support mission analysis and requirements organization for satellite-related products and systems. This role is well suited for early-career engineers who want to apply hands-on experience gained through CubeSat, small satellite, or academic space projects to real-world product development.
The position focuses on understanding customer and mission requirements—primarily from Earth observation satellite operators—and translating them into technical inputs for product development. Responsibilities include supporting mission analysis, developing calculation and analysis functions, organizing system requirements, and contributing to technical reviews for projects commissioned by space agencies, working closely with senior engineers.
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