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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  • Software Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,500,000~¥8,800,000

    Our company is one of the top domestic companies in car navigation technology. With a long history and stable foundation, we are also challenging ourselves to keep pace with the times. For individual customers, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle devices such as car navigation systems, car audio, and dashcams. For corporate clients, we focus on mobility solution services. In addition to our own brands, we also supply car navigation systems as OEM for genuine car navigation systems for automakers. Since 2020, we have partnered with major automotive parts manufacturers to develop integrated cockpits compatible with next-generation automotive cases.

    This position is responsible for system design and software architecture design for IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) and CDC (Cockpit Domain Controller) products.

    You will be responsible for upstream processes such as system configuration, functional placement, and overall software design utilizing the Android Platform, leading development projects from a technical perspective while considering functional safety and cybersecurity.

    Details.

  • Automotive Embedded OS Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Saitama
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Our company is one of the top domestic companies in car navigation technology. With a long history and stable foundation, we are also taking on business challenges that keep pace with the times. For individual customers, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio, and dashcams. For corporate customers, we mainly offer mobility solution services. In addition to our own brands, we also supply car navigation systems as OEM to genuine car navigation systems for automakers. Since 2020, we have partnered with major automotive parts manufacturers to develop integrated cockpits compatible with next-generation automotive cases.

    This position is responsible for developing embedded software for IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) and CDC (Cockpit Domain Controller), including car navigation and display audio.

    In next-generation IVI systems, we are responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying hypervisor environments that enable multiple operating systems such as Android, Linux, and RTOS to coexist on high-performance SoCs. We are responsible for developing the foundational development of next-generation cockpit platforms, including functional safety and in-vehicle cybersecurity measures.

    Details.

  • DevOps / Cloud Platform Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Saitama
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Our company is one of the top domestic companies in car navigation technology. While having a long history and stable foundation, we are also challenging ourselves to keep pace with the times. For individual customers, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle devices such as car navigation systems, car audio, and dashcams. For corporate customers, we focus on mobility solution services. In addition to our own brands, we also supply car navigation systems as OEM to genuine car navigation systems for automakers. Since 2020, we have partnered with major automotive parts manufacturers to develop integrated cockpits compatible with next-generation automotive cases.

    This position is responsible for designing and building cloud-native development environments and CI/CD platforms that support in-vehicle embedded software development such as IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) and CDC (Cockpit Domain Controller).

    We promote automation and efficiency in development environments, collaborate with software development teams to foster a DevOps culture, and support improvements in development speed and quality.

    Details.

  • Geospatial Data Analytics Engineer

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A technology company that leverages location data and advanced technologies to address social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
    We collaborate with government agencies, local governments, research institutions, and private companies to consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
    In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions including Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, expanding our business globally.
    Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts in defense and security, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia.
    Our company is characterized by an environment where you can proactively engage with topics with significant social impact, leveraging your expertise.

    This is an engineering position that improves overall development quality and maintainability through refactoring existing code and organizing design documents.
    We develop predictive models utilizing machine learning models for analyzing diverse mobility types and evaluate and compare geospatial data provided by multiple vendors. We also design and develop geospatial data processing solutions for mobile vehicles, leading a series of analytical tasks from hearing business issues to designing analytical approaches, extracting and processing data, extracting insights, and creating reports and dashboards.

    Details.

  • FA (Factory Automation) Engineer | FA Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a global technology leader providing cutting-edge process control solutions for the semiconductor industry. Through industry-leading inspection, measurement, and data analysis technologies, we support major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide in improving yield, productivity, and technological innovation.
    With the spread of AI, data centers, autonomous driving, and IoT, semiconductor manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly sophisticated. We play a crucial role in supporting the quality and reliability of next-generation semiconductors and support global technological evolution. Based on a global business foundation and innovative corporate culture, we provide an environment where you can collaborate with leading customers in the industry while engaging with cutting-edge technologies.

    This position involves visiting the factories of major domestic semiconductor manufacturers and providing technical support for FA and automation of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. During equipment startup, assist with FA-related setup and automation testing, and after operation, handle inquiries and troubleshooting. Starting from the Yokohama office, you travel to customer factories nationwide, collaborating with customers, equipment development engineers, and CSEs to solve challenges.

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  • Business Operations Support

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Sales Administration, Compliance, HR Operations
    • Mie
    • ¥4,500,000~¥7,500,000

    A leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturer headquartered in the United States, the company specializes in advanced wafer fabrication technologies and holds a top market share in key process segments such as etching. It supports major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide through a strong network of global operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for its cutting-edge innovation and collaborative, multicultural work environment, the company delivers high-performance solutions while fostering continuous learning, technical excellence, and cross-border teamwork.

    As a Business Operations Analyst, you will support critical customer-focused business operations by managing reporting, order fulfillment activities, logistics coordination, and process improvement initiatives that ensure efficient and accurate execution across the organization. You will collaborate closely with sales teams, operations stakeholders, customers, vendors, and logistics partners to analyze operational data, maintain business reports, coordinate equipment delivery schedules, and support export-related processes. In this role, you will leverage advanced Excel and SAP capabilities to generate insights, process equipment orders, create quotations, monitor key performance metrics, and maintain data accuracy across business systems. You will also identify operational inefficiencies, support continuous improvement initiatives, resolve operational issues, and drive cross-functional coordination to enhance service quality, operational effectiveness, and customer satisfaction while ensuring timely execution of business commitments.

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  • IT System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Internal SE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,600,000

    A leading global automotive manufacturer operating in Japan, this company is committed to advancing sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future.

    As one of the world's leading automakers with operations in Japan, we are committed to promoting sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. We aim to support a cleaner, greener transportation future by introducing innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products suited to the Japanese market.

    The IT System Engineer is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of local and regional business applications, IT operations, and dealer/partner connectivity, ensuring secure, reliable and compliant technology services for Vehicle Sales and Parts & Accessories operations. This role serves as the primary in‑country IT point of contact for the Japan entity, providing Japanese‑language support to internal users, dealers and distributors, and acting as the technical liaison between global, regional and local third‑party systems.
    The position will lead the sustainment and enhancement of Japan and region specific applications (e.g., CRM/DMS, Digital showroom, WMS, Recall/recycle systems, SAP) in partnership with regional IT team, global product, cybersecurity, infrastructure and business teams.

    Details.

  • EV/PHEV control system design (driving control, power control, ECU hardware, and fault diagnosis design)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. It mainly develops, produces, and sells automobiles and related parts, and operates both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, it is also engaged in research and demonstration in next-generation mobility fields.

    This division is responsible for the control development of ECUs that integrate and control motors, generators, engines, and more for EVs and PHEVs (electric vehicles).

    Due to the growing environmental concerns in recent years, our company is focusing on promoting the electrification of planned vehicles, mainly PHEVs, under the theme of Environmental Target 2030, aiming
    to achieve 40% of new vehicle CO2 emissions compared to fiscal 2010 levels by 2030.
    We aim to enhance the number of personnel responsible for control design of EVs and PHEV-ECUs (control devices), which are the core of electric vehicles, to realize Environmental Target 2030.

    Details.

  • Senior Insights Analyst

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Research
    • IT, Data Analyst, Research & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,400,000~¥7,800,000

    This global market research firm specializes in providing comprehensive data, analysis, and insights across various industries and consumer markets. Their reports help businesses understand market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior to support strategic decision-making. serve a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, delivering tailored research solutions to drive growth and innovation worldwide. They serve a wide range of clients, including corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, delivering tailored research solutions to drive growth and innovation worldwide.

    Join a leading market intelligence company as a **Senior Insights Analyst**, where you will manage relationships with Japanese multinational clients and deliver strategic market insights. You will work closely with clients to validate market data, conduct trade interviews and provide tailored analysis that supports business decisions across Japan and Asia Pacific. In addition, you will collaborate with research, consulting and sales teams while leading client meetings and presenting insights at industry events and conferences.

    Details.

  • Cyber Security/Software Update | Regulatory Compliance Evaluation Services

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. It operates mainly in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, it is also engaged in research and demonstration in the next-generation mobility field.

    As the shift toward software-driven SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles) accelerates, this position involves evaluating vehicle electronic and electrical systems to thoroughly comply with newly enacted safety regulations and evaluate increasingly complex systems, providing customers with safe and secure products.

    Details.

  • EV & Power Products Electrification R&D Engineer | Two-Wheel EV & Power Products Electric & Electrical Systems Technology Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,400,000

    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.


    In the development department of two-wheeled EVs and power products, you will be responsible for research and development of electric and electrical systems, as well as product development tasks.

    Details.

  • Technical Support Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥7,500,000

    A leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturer headquartered in the United States, the company specializes in advanced wafer fabrication technologies and holds a top market share in key process segments such as etching. It supports major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide through a strong network of global operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for its cutting-edge innovation and collaborative, multicultural work environment, the company delivers high-performance solutions while fostering continuous learning, technical excellence, and cross-border teamwork.

    As a Technical Support Engineer, you will lead the deployment, support, and optimization of IT infrastructure and security solutions that enable advanced service technologies across customer semiconductor fabrication facilities and regional operations. You will work closely with product teams, engineering, customer support organizations, account teams, and customer IT stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable technology implementations that support business objectives and operational performance. In this role, you will provide technical guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from early product development and testing through high-volume deployment and ongoing support, while managing infrastructure readiness, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and ensuring compliance with IT and security standards. You will also serve as a key technical liaison between internal and customer teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing system reliability, and leveraging expertise in Linux, Windows, networking, virtualization, scripting, and cybersecurity technologies to deliver high-quality service and support across global customer environments.

    Details.

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