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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  • 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 | 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 is a project manager responsible for customer engagement and global team collaboration in developing automated parking assistance 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.

  • UX Research / User Research

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer, Research & Analysis
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥11,000,000

    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 this position, you will be in charge of UX planning and UX design development as well as researching end-user value.

    Details.

  • Embedded Software Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

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

    We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer who can design, implement and verify our products (LSI and IP) such as GPUs and AI processors to strengthen our development capabilities.

    Details.

  • Embedded Software Engineer |

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥15,000,000

    Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories through its device and solution products.
    In the automotive industry's CASE, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to increase as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving.
    Among them, the company supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region with special sales rights in the Chubu area for in-vehicle microcomputers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the revolutionary changes in the automotive society, and we aim to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics with a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.

    You will be engaged in in-vehicle software development work for major automakers and automotive parts manufacturers.
    My job is to develop new technologies that will be installed in future automobiles.

    Details.

  • Development of iOS application for cab dispatch service

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company is a holding company that oversees the entire group and was established in 2021 with a trade name change from Business Operation Company. Its headquarters is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and is primarily responsible for formulating management strategies and allocating resources across the group. Specific business activities are left to its subsidiaries, which support a wide range of fields including electronics, entertainment, and finance.

    We are looking for an iOS engineer for a new business division formed by a JV between a major Japanese electronics manufacturer and a cab company.
    Through the development of value-added services and service growth hacking, we aim to create a new market utilizing AI technology. This is a position with a great deal of discretion, with the possibility of becoming a leader in new business creation by gaining a wide range of business experience.

    Details.

  • In-vehicle Systems Software Engineer

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company is a holding company that oversees the entire group and was established in 2021 with a trade name change from Business Operation Company. Its headquarters is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and is primarily responsible for formulating management strategies and allocating resources across the group. Specific business activities are left to the subsidiaries, which support a wide range of fields such as electronics, entertainment, and finance.

    This position is in the Mobility Division, which is a new business for the group.
    This position will be responsible for developing services, applications, and system software, focusing on vehicle IVI systems, in order to deliver mobility services utilizing entertainment, cloud, and AI technologies to users through the company's JVs with automakers and other vehicle manufacturers. The position will be responsible for developing services, applications, and system software with a focus on vehicle IVI systems.

    Details.

  • Embedded software Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥11,000,000~¥18,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will be responsible for the specification study, design, implementation, and evaluation of software to be incorporated into products at the Product Development Group of a manufacturer that handles equipment that mainly improves productivity in "factories" such as sensors, measuring instruments, image processing equipment, control and measurement equipment, etc.

    In addition, you will be responsible for design and implementation from various aspects, such as understanding the characteristics of devices and CPUs and drawing out their potential, designing in consideration of scalability and maintainability, and ensuring quality.
    This is a very challenging position where you will be responsible for understanding the customer's usage, discussing with product planning and sales staff, and collaborating with the circuit and structure staff to propose and implement the optimal functions.

    Details.

  • Software development Engineer / Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Trading
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,800,000~¥10,600,000

    Hardware BusinessWe are a general electronics trading company that provides automotive parts manufacturers with a series of solutions for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning, design and development to manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. We handle semiconductors and electronic components in a major general trading company group.
    Since we are under the watchful eye of major companies, we have contracts with 9 major companies and can be involved in major projects.
    We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in areas such as electrification, automated driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connectivity.
    We are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company function of purchasing and selling products.


    This position is for software development work and project manager for model-based development, AI, big data, etc., with a focus on automated driving.

    Details.

  • Product Architect

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), FAE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,700,000~¥12,800,000

    Enabling faster and more effective development of high-performance electronics, leading EDA software solutions to break boundaries and move into A German brand that is known to be a leader in its class.

    This role involves sales, technical support, and service engagement for semiconductor physical verification tools. The position also includes proposing tailored solutions to customer challenges and acting as a bridge between the customer and global consulting teams to ensure successful project delivery and service improvement.

    Details.

  • Data Analyst (Product Management Department)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, the company offers a variety of services, primarily cab dispatch services.
    is one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.

    We are looking for a data analyst to be in charge of data analysis for our cab dispatch service business. This role will contribute to the evolution of the product and business by analyzing a large amount of dynamic data collected from approximately 100,000 affiliated vehicles, which is half of all corporate and private cabs in Japan. The role will provide quantitative decision support, measure evaluation, and propose and implement product analysis.

    Details.

  • Android Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Hokkaido, Ehime, Shizuoka, Fukushima, Toyama, Yamagata, Saga, Tochigi, Chiba, Gifu, Aichi, Fukui, Osaka, Ibaraki, Shimane, Tokyo, Niigata, Okayama, Gunma, Kagoshima, Nagano, Nara, Tokushima, Tottori, Miyagi, Akita, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Kagawa, Saitama, Iwate, Okinawa, Kochi, Shiga, Kumamoto, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Oita, Miyazaki, Ishikawa, Wakayama, Kyoto, Hyogo, Mie, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.

    We are also one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, and we are co-creating new mobility services with various companies.

    We are looking for an Android Engineer to join our company
    , which is the No.1 cab dispatch service provider in the industry, for 1) cab dispatch application and 2) in-vehicle application respectively.

    Each position is in a separate team.
    We are looking for people who have a high level of technical inquisitiveness and want to take on challenges in an environment where they can explore more and more efficient ways of creating, designing for ease of operation, automating testing, and so on.

    Details.

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