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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  • Hardware Productization Lead Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥9,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.

    You will be responsible for leading product design related to space optical communication ground application hardware, coordinating with domestic and international customers, and developing NPI plans.

    Details.

  • Electrification Component System/Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,800,000

    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 position is responsible for system and software development, specification analysis, customer support, coordination with overseas teams, vehicle evaluation and troubleshooting, and support for new projects for EV/HEV inverters, DCDC converters, and onboard charging units.

    Details.

  • ADAS Security Manager|ADAS Product Security Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,100,000

    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 all over the world, and has a diverse workforce with a 1% turnover rate.

    We are looking for a Security Manager for Radar / Video / Ultrasonic sensor project / ADAS ECU for a Japanese automotive company (JOEM).

    Details.

  • Product Trainer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥6,000,000

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

    As a product trainer for our products, you will carry out product training activities for customers with technical knowledge and communication skills.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is a global technology company that provides electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies for automobiles.
    With vehicle electrical/electronic architecture, software, and ADAS at its core, we are developing solutions that support next-generation mobility.


    We play a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures,
    with locations around the world promoting the development of solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles, as well as working towards carbon neutrality.

    We support the development of test cases and test methods covering the system requirements of the product, the creation of verification plans, the confirmation of whether the system is operating as required on the bench and the actual vehicle, the preparation of test reports, and the customer's vehicle testing.
    You will be responsible for planning test cases and test methods covering system requirements, creating verification plans, checking with actual vehicles whether the system is working as required, creating test reports, and supporting customer vehicle testing.

    Details.

  • Data Scientist (for Four-Wheel Business)|Data Scientist (for Four-Wheel Business)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Data Analyst, Research & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    We forecast sales volume and production risk in the four-wheel business using a variety of internal and external data and advanced analytical techniques.
    This position supports strategic lineup decisions and mid- to long-term decision-making by addressing the risk of fluctuations due to supply-demand balance and environmental factors.

    Details.

  • Solution Engineer (Service Strategy/Planning, Business Development)

    • OTHERS, Trading
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Business planning・Business management, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,980,000~¥8,000,000

    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 leverages 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.


    You will be responsible for planning and promoting XaaS solutions for the automotive industry. You will be responsible for building vendor-independent solutions by taking advantage of the characteristics of a trading company.
    This is a job where you will be able to plan solutions on a broad board by drawing up business and product visions and strategies to solve social issues, and by taking advantage of our unique advantage of having a wide range of customers in the automotive industry.

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  • Web System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Trading
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,900,000

    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 large projects.
    We also have a support system that leverages 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.


    As a development engineer for a cloud-based data distribution platform, you will be responsible for platform development, the foundation of the service.

    Details.

  • Senior Infrastructure Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), SE(Web, OPEN), Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥15,000,000

    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.

    In anticipation of rapid business expansion in the future, you will be responsible for improving the reliability and safety of our products by preparing infrastructure infrastructure and operational systems for scale.

    Details.

  • Project Engineer|Project Engineer in the space field

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Miyagi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    An emerging leader within the Japanese space industry, they are a cutting-edge technology company, challenging new possibilities in space development. It is advancing innovative technological development for on-orbit services and space infrastructure. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new utilization models by strengthening collaboration with research institutions, companies, and government agencies, thereby making space a more accessible field. For individuals who want to be involved in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company offers an environment full of challenges and growth opportunities. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the next generation of the space industry.

    You will promote and support projects such as satellite development, return vehicle recovery, spacecraft development, and payload development that are currently underway and will be addressed in the near future. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including cross-organizational project promotion, document preparation, and coordination with internal and external parties to achieve project goals.

    Details.

  • Web Product Engineer | Web Product Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    You will develop the functions of a corporate taxi app service for over 15,000 companies.

    Details.

  • System Evaluation of Automotive Cockpit Systems.

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    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.

    In order to ensure the quality of large-scale system development of automobile cockpits, we will consider evaluations using various methods, build an environment, and implement it. It is very important to ensure quality in terms of evaluating a wide range of functions such as navigation, audio, meter control, and linkage with smartphones, as well as checking the performance of the entire system, and it is a position to bundle evaluations.

    Details.

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