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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  • Project Manager/Senior Project Manager for Tier 1 Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    You will use your experience as a project manager to oversee the development process of telematics products set for mass production. By communicating across languages and departments, you will ensure the By communicating across languages and departments, you will ensure the timelines and budget for development, overcoming and resolving challenges as they come.

    Details.

  • Product Manager/Senior Product Manager

    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboards and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    The company has set up stations mainly in urban areas and is developing a system that makes short-distance travel easy and efficient.
    The service is easy to use via a dedicated app and is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing a sustainable mobility service that reduces environmental impact and solves urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    Product Manager: 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
    *This position is expected to lead product development in specific areas in the future.

    [Senior Product Manager: Mission of the position]
    ・Determine and drive key actions in product development based on management policy and business plan
    ・Develop an ambitious roadmap and work with the team to produce maximum results in the fastest time possible.

    Details.

  • System Engineer for Satellite Development

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥12,000,000

    A leading ICT company in Japan and a global technology company whose strength lies in the integration of social infrastructure and digital technology, we provide solutions in a wide range of industrial fields including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, finance, government, and telecommunications, in addition to cutting-edge areas such as AI, IoT, cloud computing, security, networking, and quantum computing. We provide solutions to a wide range of industrial fields, including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, finance, government, and telecommunications.

    Backed by our ability to solve social issues and our track record in system integration, which we have cultivated over the years, we are currently expanding our business both domestically and internationally under the slogan of "Digital x Social Value Creation.

    Particularly in the manufacturing, distribution, and public sector domains, the company has a reputation for field-based DX support based on business understanding, and also focuses on business sophistication using a cloud-native approach and AI. Recently, we have also increased our presence in the areas of supply chain optimization support for global companies and business process innovation through the use of AI.

    The company is strengthening its expansion not only domestically but also globally, including in Asia, Europe, and the United States. As a comprehensive tech company originating from Japan, it is working to create value that transcends industries and business sectors.

    In this position you will work on one of the Japanese space industry's most renowned and cutting-edge projects. Your work will be to develop the technology through your systems engineering expertise alongside a large team of space industry professionals. Your work will be done in close coordination with JAXA and will help grow the Japanese space industry as a global leader. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders.

    Details.

  • Infrastructure Engineer for Satellite Operations

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥10,000,000

    A leading ICT company in Japan and a global technology company whose strength lies in the integration of social infrastructure and digital technology, we provide solutions in a wide range of industrial fields including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, finance, government, and telecommunications, in addition to cutting-edge areas such as AI, IoT, cloud computing, security, networking, and quantum computing. We provide solutions to a wide range of industrial fields, including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, finance, government, and telecommunications.

    Backed by our ability to solve social issues and our track record in system integration, which we have cultivated over the years, we are currently expanding our business both domestically and internationally under the slogan of "Digital x Social Value Creation.

    Particularly in the manufacturing, distribution, and public sector domains, the company has a reputation for field-based DX support based on business understanding, and also focuses on business sophistication using a cloud-native approach and AI. Recently, we have also increased our presence in the areas of supply chain optimization support for global companies and business process innovation through the use of AI.

    The company is strengthening its expansion not only domestically but also globally, including in Asia, Europe, and the United States. As a comprehensive tech company originating from Japan, it is working to create value that transcends industries and business sectors.

    In this position you will help develop and maintain Earth observation satellites that will enhance the space industry and development of space technologies. Alongside a team of skilled engineers your work will directly contribute to the success of ground-stations, spacecraft, and satellite Alongside a team of skilled engineers your work will directly contribute to the success of ground-stations, spacecraft, and satellite operations by developing a supportive infrastructure.

    Details.

  • Automotive ECU Platform Application Engineer/Project Manager

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥13,000,000~¥16,000,000

    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.

    This position will participate in the development of a domestic company and will be responsible for liaison with overseas development sites.

    Details.

  • Automotive Embedded Software Developer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • USA
    • ¥52,000~¥110,000

    The firm is very well-established in their country of origin with revenue of USD 5 million and globally working with more than 5,000 clients with more than 6,000 employees including 4,000 software engineers. The firm is very well-established in their country of origin with revenue of USD 500 million and globally working with more than 5,000 clients with more than 4,000 software engineers.
    With over 20 years of successful partnerships including firms like Softbank and strengths in mobile and communications technologies, they are With over 20 years of successful partnerships including firms like Softbank and strengths in mobile and communications technologies, they are expanding into the next-generation in-vehicle mobility field where automotive manufacturers (OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers) are increasingly looking for innovative software development, especially in the areas of display, infotainment and audio solutions.
    The firm has capabilities in embedded systems as well as upstream development and strength in integration between embedded development and UI and the US The office is capable of providing services including software development, testing, and offshore development.

    You would be working in a global team developing innovative embedded systems for the automotive industry collaborating with great engineers in Japan and North America to develop embedded software for automotive applications.

    Details.

  • Data Engineer

    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥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 is a data engineer position where you will be responsible for creating a system to promote the use of data within the company, while looking ahead to the future and taking steps to anticipate what will be needed in the future.
    Since various departments including the Data Science team, Marketers, Product Managers, Corporate Planning Department, and the Operations Department (charge and other patrol operations) utilize data, it is not limited to simply building DWH, DataMart, and pipelines, but also includes an increasing number of internal data users, In order to make the data easier to use, you will always be aware of the status of data utilization within the company, and at times, you will be responsible for the approach from the infrastructure to the utilization side.

    Details.

  • Machine Learning Engineer|ML Engineer

    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), Other (Localization, QA), Data Analyst, SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboards and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    The company has set up stations mainly in urban areas and is developing a system that makes short-distance travel easy and efficient.
    The service is easy to use via a dedicated app and is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing a sustainable mobility service that reduces environmental impact and includes solutions to urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    This is a position for an ML Engineer who will understand the service quantitatively better than anyone else and contribute to the growth of the business.
    We are looking for an engineer who can design, implement, and operate optimal machine learning solutions based on a deep understanding of business issues in data utilization. From the development of predictive models and optimization algorithms to stable operation in a production environment, you will drive the project while considering both technical feasibility and business impact.

    Details.

  • Customer Support

    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Technical Help Desk, Call Center Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,500,000

    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.

    The candidate will be responsible for responding to customer inquiries, resolving issues, taking action to improve service levels related to customer service, and developing support systems and mechanisms.
    The candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and improving the efficiency of operations, especially in cooperation with partner companies, especially in the reception of user accidents and insurance responses, which occur on a regular basis.

    Details.

  • enterprise sales

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboards and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    The company has set up stations mainly in urban areas and is developing a system that makes short-distance travel easy and efficient.
    The service is easy to use via a dedicated app and is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and solve urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    The Alliance Promotion Department negotiates with various government, regional, and private clients to create optimal alliance plans for the installation and introduction of “ports” at boarding and alighting points.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for business development and project management for mutually beneficial alliances through communication with various departments of our national clients such as electric railway companies and major real estate developers.

    Working closely with internal project promotion members and other related departments, you will work with each company to develop proposals and frameworks for initiatives,
    expand your network of contacts to make proposals and discussions outside the company, and set up opportunities for alliances with the most appropriate stakeholders, leading to the installation and introduction of ports.

    This is a very important mission that is critical to our growth, and we look forward to working with the CEO and various networking communities to set up
    scale sit down alliances.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥9,800,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    Zone ECU/Vehicle As a Mechanical Project Manager for Zone ECU/Vehicle Computer, you will lead a global team to solve technical issues.

    Details.

  • Quality Control Engineer Leader

    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥9,000,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. The company is expanding its organizational structure with the aim of expanding and operating the service in hundreds of locations nationwide.

    This position is responsible for overall quality control in the new area of automated conveyance services for enclosed spaces.

    Details.

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