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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  • Charging/V2X/EV System Charging System Development Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Marketing, Planning, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Research & Analysis, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • Smart Cockpit Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Marketing, Product Marketing, Planning, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Research & Analysis
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • SDV Hardware Project Manager (ADAS & Cockpit Systems)|ADAS & Cockpit Integration HW Project Manager for SDV

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,700,000~¥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.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    You will be in charge of internal and external contact and project management in the mass production and development of hardware for large-scale products that integrate AD/ADAS, cockpit, and in-vehicle communications.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Control Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Hiroshima
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a mobility startup that aims to mass-produce and implement ultra-compact EVs in the single-seater and moped minicar segments. We take on the challenge of minimizing transportation issues and environmental impact in rural areas, and build everything from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM. Mass production is scheduled to begin in October 2025, and we are promoting a business that redefines "mobility options."

    In addition to developing control software that realizes basic movements such as acceleration, deceleration, and steering of the car, you will also be involved in overall safety design such as "fail-safe" that switches to safe operation while monitoring the battery and motor status. The control targets are wide-ranging, including acceleration and deceleration, steering, braking, and energy management.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.

    This position is responsible for driving technical sales activities and strategic business development for automotive software and cybersecurity solutions in the Software Defined Vehicle ( SDV) domain. The role focuses on understanding customer challenges and proposing value-driven solutions across areas such as AUTOSAR, onboard/offboard security software, and security consulting services.

    The position works closely with account managers, global solution teams, engineering organizations, and product management to support acquisition projects and expand strategic business opportunities with Japanese OEMs and Tier suppliers.

    Details.

  • Database Reliability Engineer|DBRE (Database Infrastructure Engineer)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), Internal SE, Data Analyst, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose), Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation.
    In addition to developing a variety of services, mainly taxi dispatch services, using its own apps and platforms, it
    is also one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    In collaboration with various development teams, you will be responsible for designing, building, and improving mechanisms for the stable and efficient operation of these databases.

    Details.

  • Full-stack Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are a logistics tech startup company that operates a matching platform business that connects shippers and transportation companies, and a SaaS business that supports operation DX for shippers.
    In the logistics industry of more than 14 trillion yen, we will transform logistics in Japan by integrating our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business. Future social issues and business growth are directly linked, and it is an area that has attracted a very high level of attention from investors and client companies, and due to its high growth potential, it has also achieved a lot of investment from major companies.

    Under VPoT, you will work on cross-cutting technical issues that are not limited to specific products. Based on high-speed development using generative AI, your main role is to solve technical bottlenecks in each business area and improve the development efficiency and technical foundation of the entire organization.

    Details.

  • ADAS / Autonomous Driving Product Planning|Product Planning/Requirement Definition for Advanced Safety and Autonomous Driving Systems ~ Strategic Planning

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥16,000,000

    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)].

    From both business and technical perspectives, you will be the leader of a series of operations from product planning to strategic planning and project management for the next-generation advanced safety and autonomous driving system project.

    Details.

  • Data Engineer | Data Engineer (Analytics Engineer)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation.
    In addition to developing a variety of services using its own apps and platforms, mainly taxi dispatch services, it
    is also one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with various companies.

    This position is a data engineer for the company-wide data infrastructure. Collect necessary data from inside and outside the company and accumulate it in the data platform. We support the utilization of data across the company by providing data modeling and analysis tools based on utilization needs.

    Details.

  • R&D Director/Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥10,000,000~¥15,000,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

    We will be the "technical compass" of next-generation lighting solutions, and at the forefront of open innovation, we will be the command tower that combines internal and external intelligence to implement value that is not yet in the world.

    Leading the next-generation lighting solutions of the future. Acting at the forefront of open innovation, this role integrates internal and external expertise to implement value that does not yet exist in the market.

    Details.

  • Powertrain Analysis Engineer (Gasoline / HEV / EV) |

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, QC・QA, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide joy to more people 10 years from now, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have been and will continue to take on the challenge of creating new value that is not bound by existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be happy.
    The company, which has provided a variety of products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is looking for colleagues to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    You will be in charge of early manifestation and resolution of defects using market quality information and telema data. In collaboration with the R and manufacturing departments, overseas bases, and business partners, we promote quality improvement and defect resolution to deliver quality that exceeds expectations in new businesses (electrification) and natural quality in existing businesses (ICE and HEV).

    Details.

  • Internal SE (Core Business Systems)

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Internal SE, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will be involved in everything from planning and development to release and maintenance in a wide range of domestic core systems such as production, sales, logistics, accounting, general affairs, and human resources, as well as core systems for overseas subsidiaries and domestic and overseas sales support systems.

    Details.

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