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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  • 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.

    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.

  • IT Infrastructure Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥10,000,000

    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 rapid expansion, especially in the automotive industry.

    As the only company in the world that can cover the entire V-cycle with only its own products, the company is receiving an increasing number of inquiries from customers and is recruiting to meet the increasing demand for model-based development in the fast-growing automotive and other industries. You will provide engineering services mainly for internal IT infrastructure such as networks, servers, PCs, and cloud computing.

    Details.

  • Operation Strategist

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • Consulting, Operational Consultant, Business planning・Business management, 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.

  • Product Manager / Senior Product Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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 creating customer value and solving business issues, using software products as a weapon to formulate strategies and tactics, and driving the activities of the development organization. This position belongs to the organization directly under the COO, which tackles the most important issues of the entire company, and is responsible for accelerating business growth through apps, web, and user communication.
    The successful candidate will be required to promote projects and produce results while working across departments throughout the company, as well as engineers and designers.

    Mission of the position】

    ・Lead the execution of key actions in accordance with the strategic policy and roadmap of the product
    ・Solve issues to achieve the goals as a core member of the development organization
    *Expect to take the leadership of product development in a specific area in the future. This is a position where you will be expected to take a leadership role in a specific area of product development in the future.


    ・Determine and drive key actions in product development based on management policies and business plans
    ・Develop an ambitious roadmap and work with the team to produce maximum results in the fastest time possible.

    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.

  • IT Operations Engineer

    • Financial Services
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥11,000,000

    It is the financial arm of one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers. Headquartered in Japan, it offers a diverse range of financial products and services to individuals and corporations, specializing in automotive finance. Its main offerings include financial products for customers and dealers, such as auto loans, leasing, and insurance. The company plays a key role in supporting vehicle sales and growth in the Japanese market through flexible and tailored financial solutions.

    Based in Japan, the company offers a range of financial products and services to both individual and corporate customers, with a focus on automotive financing solutions. Based in Japan, the company offers a range of financial products and services to both individual and corporate customers, with a focus on automotive financing solutions. Their offerings include financing options such as car loans, leasing, and insurance for customers and dealers. The company plays a crucial role in supporting the sales and growth of vehicles in the Japanese market by providing flexible and tailored financial solutions that meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike.

    We have built a robust IT infrastructure maintenance and operations engineering team of highly trained and experienced engineers with expertise in data center and infrastructure technologies including servers, networking, virtualization (VMware), storage, and security. You will serve as the lead technical representative in the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of our infrastructure.

    The company is building a robust IT infrastructure maintenance and operations engineer team, comprised of highly trained and experienced engineers with expertise in data center and infrastructure technologies, including servers, networking, virtualization (VMware), storage, and security. The company is building a robust IT infrastructure maintenance and operations engineer team, comprised of highly trained and experienced engineers with expertise in data center and infrastructure technologies, including servers, networking, virtualization (VMware), storage, and security. will act as the lead technical resource for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the company's infrastructure.

    Details.

  • Project Manager related to ADAS

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A foreign IT solutions company that provides cutting-edge technology to the major domestic and international automotive industry, as well as aerospace, energy, and high-tech.

    You will work as a project manager.
    In this position, the PM will manage the project from the development of vehicle adaptations.
    You will be in charge of practical work, not just coordination like a typical PM.

    Details.

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