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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  • product manager

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application)
    • 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, co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.

    We are a unicorn company that co-creates new mobility services with a wide range of companies.
    In order to deliver products to the market, he/she will lead the development of products by facing various stakeholders, discussing and building consensus, and playing a central role in communication.
    The ideal vision of where the product will go and the roadmap for its realization will be created.
    He/she is responsible for the "Why" and "What" of the product.

    Details.

  • Brake System_Adaptation Engineer for Actual Vehicle (Hokkaido)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Hokkaido
    • ¥5,500,000~¥8,000,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    Development work for actual vehicle adaptation of ESP systems
    Development Function: Actual vehicle calibration with ESP systems
    Compliance functions: ABS, TCS, ESP, additional functions, NVH evaluation

    Top global sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 September, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    Details.

  • Development of AI infrastructure software that connects vehicles and the cloud

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Data Analyst, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥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.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive parts industry.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].
    We are aiming for comfortable and safe automated driving by incorporating "human senses" into automated driving, and are looking for people who can work together to "protect human lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities". We are looking for people who can work together to "save lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities.

    In this position, you will serve as the developer of the AI infrastructure software that connects the vehicle to the cloud.

    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 | 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 Technical Project Manager for brake and vehicle motion control systems for electric vehicles, I serve as the technical contact point for customers, leading the global development team and driving product development.

    Details.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, Electrical & Electronic
    • 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.

  • Full Stack Engineer|Server-side Kotlin & DDD

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Program・Project Management, Other (Localization, QA), Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥11,000,000

    We operate a “vehicle-seeking and cargo-seeking matching platform” specialized for the transportation industry, providing a mechanism to smoothly connect shippers and transportation companies and promoting business reform through the power of digital.
    The system, which has supported transportation companies since its inception, is already one of the largest systems in Japan, but there is still room for expansion, and you can be involved in work that can have an impact on society by helping to improve operational efficiency and vacancy rates.

    The candidate will be responsible for seeking ways to resolve issues through his/her own work experience at the client company, incorporating them into the planning process, and developing the functions that will provide solutions.

    Details.

  • Sales Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥4,600,000~¥11,000,000

    This company, headquartered in Germany, is the only company in the world capable of model-based development using only its own products, which is undergoing a period of rapid expansion, especially in the automotive industry.

    We are looking for a Sales Engineer position at our company, the world's leading provider of in-vehicle software development and verification solutions. The main responsibilities of this position are to provide technical support for the sales of our automotive ECUs and other products in Japan, as well as technical support for product specifications. We have offices in Tokyo, Utsunomiya, Nagoya, and Osaka, so you can choose where you want to work.

    Details.

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