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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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Control design of production facilities
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
- Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥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)].
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 be in charge/lead the control design of production equipment for electronic controls and various sensor products. -
Development design and project management of forward and peripheral surveillance radar for advanced safety systems
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Aichi
- ¥10,000,000~¥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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas: electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture).
We are one of the world's top parts manufacturers, active both in Japan and overseas. We are currently focusing on EV, connected, ADAS, and security-related fields, and especially in the automatic driving field, we are conducting research and development of LV4. You will work as an engineer/leader/manager.
In this position, you will be responsible for overall project management, requirement definition, and customer negotiation as a PM for the development and design of forward and peripheral surveillance radar for advanced safety systems.
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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. -
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. -
Research and Development of ADAS systems (System design )
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥10,000,000~¥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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
We are a company that boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive parts industry.
We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
We are looking for people who can work together with us to realize a society where human lives are protected and traffic fatalities are eliminated. We are looking for people who can work together to "save lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities.
We are looking for someone who can work together with us to "save lives and realize a society with zero traffic fatalities".
Although we expect to hire a manager, you will not be asked to manage people immediately after joining the company, as you will first lead the entire project. After you become familiar with the work, if you wish, you will be asked to start managing a few people at a time.
Basically, you will be engaged in product development through planning and conception of driver assistance systems, basic design, detailed design, and customer presentations.
In addition, you will lead the overall development of the product while incorporating the ideas into each function development department and collaborating with overseas development bases.
In the future, we expect you to manage the entire development from a higher level perspective. -
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. -
Field Application Engineer (ECU Test Tool)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000
A German company specializing in software tools, components, and services for the development and testing of automotive electronics and embedded They provide solutions that support OEMs and suppliers in creating safe, reliable, and innovative vehicle systems.
Join a leading provider of software tools and services for the development of electronic systems in the automotive industry and be responsible for Join a leading provider of software tools and services for the development of electronic systems in the automotive industry and be responsible for providing technical support and post-sales activities to customers who have implemented company products related to ECU testing. -
Development of Energy systems and Electric Powertrain systems.
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥10,000,000~¥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)].
The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive parts industry.
Currently, we are focusing on four areas [electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)], especially in the area of electrification, with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2035.
In product planning and development, we always place importance on the customer-first perspective: "How much can we develop technologies that are ahead of their time, and how much can we create products that future customers will use?
In this position, you will serve as a manager in the development and design of energy management systems/electric powertrain systems.
You will be responsible for planning, developing, and designing a system that combines hardware and control to achieve the vehicle performance required by the customer by defining requirements from the planning proposal to the customer.
Although we are looking to hire at the management level, you will not be asked to manage people immediately after joining the company, but rather you will first lead the entire project and manage a few people if you have the desire to manage.
In the future, you will be involved in development from a higher level perspective. -
Large-scale software development (archi-design/system design)|Large-scale software development (archi-design/system design)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥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.
The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].
One of the top 5 global automotive parts suppliers】
Currently, we have offices in over 30 countries and regions and are active in a wide range of fields including ADAS, electric vehicles, connected systems, cyber security, and more. Although our development base is located in Japan, we have an environment that allows us to work globally, including collaboration with overseas development partners.
We also have the industry's top-class technological capabilities, and our development is characterized by high quality and speed.
This position is for a leader to manager of large-scale software development, and will be responsible for defining requirements with customers, management of management resources (people, goods, money, and time), development, and a wide range of other tasks while utilizing SW knowledge.
The position may vary depending on your experience. -
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. -
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.
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Development of Battery Frame and Body Frame Products
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Mechanical Design, 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.
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