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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  • Software Project Leader/Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Hiroshima, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥13,000,000

    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.

    This role leads the software delivery for telematics projects, coordinating cross-functional, global teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high- Acting as the primary customer interface for software, the position requires strong project management capabilities, technical understanding, and communication skills in both English and Japanese.

    Details.

  • Develop Driver Assistance and Automated Driving for SDVs

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥11,000,000

    We are one of the world's top 5 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. We are constantly working on the latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that manufactures and sells all in-vehicle products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to hardware products, which has been its strength.

    In this position, you will be in charge of developing driver assistance and automated driving applications in line with the shift to SDV.

    Details.

  • Brake System Development Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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 turnover rate of 1%.

    As a Technical Project Manager for brake and vehicle motion control systems for electric vehicles, this position will serve as the technical contact with the customer and lead the global development team to drive product development.

    Details.

  • Large-scale software development (arch design/system design)

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

    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.
    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.

    [Top 5 global auto parts manufacturer]
    Currently has a presence in more than 30 countries and regions, and is active in a wide range of fields such as ADAS, electric vehicles, connectivity, and cybersecurity. Although our development base is located in Japan, we have an environment where we can collaborate with overseas development partners and play an active role globally.
    In addition, we have industry-leading technical capabilities and are characterized by high-quality and speedy development.

    In this position, we are hiring leaders ~ managers of large-scale software development, and you will be in charge of a wide range of areas such as defining requirements with customers, managing management resources (people, goods, money, time), and development while utilizing our knowledge of SW.
    *Variations may vary depending on experience.

    Details.

  • For EV vehicles system control software development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥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. We are constantly working on the development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are one of the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers, with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, vehicle 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 responsible for the development of new products by constructing power supply systems, designing charging components, and conducting demonstration tests in consultation with manufacturers in Japan and overseas as a development leader of electrification systems.

    Details.

  • Thermal Management System (Design and Product Development)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are one of the world's top 5 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. We are constantly working on the latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that manufactures and sells all in-vehicle products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to hardware products, which has been its strength to date.

    In this position, you will be in charge of thermal management system design and product development, and will be engaged in the development of BEV products based on research into technological trends.

    Details.

  • Development of Battery Frame and Body Frame Products

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥11,000,000

    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. We are constantly working on the latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells all automotive products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to hardware products, which has been its strength to date.

    In this position, you will be in charge of battery frame and body framework product development, and will be responsible for the advanced development of battery frame and body framework products for electrified vehicles, as well as hardware development to achieve optimal functional integration of the underbody of the vehicle with BEVs.

    Details.

  • Principal Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥13,000,000

    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.

    Join a global leader in connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets as Principal Software Systems Engineer. internal teams includes PM, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, Acoustic Engineers, and Customer Quality departments to drive successful Work closely internal teams including PM, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, acoustic engineers, and Customer Quality departments to drive successful project delivery to meet timing, cost and quality.

    Details.

  • software open position

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Data Analyst, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Cyber Security
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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.
    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.

    We are recruiting a wide range of engineers from the business side to the business side of the world's top parts manufacturers that are active in Japan and overseas, such as software/electronics and semiconductors.
    This time, in the form of an open screening, we will propose a position that matches each person from more than 200 job openings together with the human resources manager.

    *Advantages
    of open positions - The probability of passing the document screening rate increases significantly.
    When applying for a specific position, there are many cases where the skills do not match and are postponed, but in the case of open position selection, we will make a counterproposal from all positions after considering the skill aspect and desired conditions, so it is less likely to cause mismatches and the document pass rate will be improved.
    -If you wish, we can introduce you in a specific position.

    Details.

  • Advanced development of cutting-edge technologies (AI, etc.)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Data Analyst, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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.
    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.

    We are a major Japanese auto parts manufacturer. Currently, we have bases in more than 30 countries and regions, and are active not only in Japan but also on the front lines of the world. In recent years, we have also focused on EVs, connectivity, ADAS, and security, and we are expected to continue to play an active role in the automotive industry.

    Details.

  • Soft design of control controllers for electric and hybrid vehicles (HEV/BEV controllers)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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.
    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.

    We are a major Japanese auto parts manufacturer. Currently, we have bases in more than 30 countries and regions, and are active not only in Japan but also on the front lines of the world. In recent years, we have also focused on EVs, connectivity, ADAS, and security, and we are expected to continue to play an active role in the automotive industry.
    Furthermore, the turnover rate is less than 1%, and there is a very comfortable working environment, so we are the No. 1 manufacturer in Japan from a medium- to long-term perspective, taking into account the technical aspect and the working environment.

    This position is very important in advancing electrification.

    Details.

  • Operation Strategist

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Operational Consultant, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboard and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    Stations are set up mainly in urban areas, and a system is being developed to make short-distance travel easier and more efficient.
    Easily accessible via a dedicated app, it is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and include solutions to urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    This position is responsible for developing operational strategies based on an understanding of users and markets through data.
    The company operates through a complex set of operations, including Field Operations, which mainly patrols the market to replace batteries and reposition vehicles, Repair Operations, which performs regular maintenance on vehicles and repairs broken vehicles, and Customer Service, which handles customer service. The role of this position is to identify issues from various operational sites, understand the issues qualitatively and quantitatively based on customer feedback and data analysis, and develop optimal operational strategies.

    Details.

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