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

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥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.

    We are seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in the automotive domain, focusing on advanced connectivity and driver assistance technologies. This role involves managing all aspects of project execution-from planning and resource allocation to customer communication and milestone delivery-while ensuring profitability, quality, and compliance with the project. This role involves managing all aspects of project execution-from planning and resource allocation to customer communication and milestone delivery-while ensuring profitability, quality, and compliance with This role involves managing all aspects of project execution-from planning and resource allocation to customer communication and milestone delivery-while ensuring profitability, quality, and compliance with industry standards.

    Details.

  • Full Stack Engineer | Taxi App

    • IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Ehime, Toyama, Fukushima, Yamagata, Saga, Tochigi, Chiba, Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, Osaka, Ibaraki, Shimane, Tokyo, Niigata, Gunma, Okayama, Kagoshima, Nagano, Tokushima, Nara, Tottori, Miyagi, Akita, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Kagawa, Saitama, Iwate, Okinawa, Kochi, Shiga, Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Oita, Miyazaki, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Mie, Wakayama, Hyogo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥9,000,000~¥20,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, the company offers a variety of services, mainly cab dispatch services.
    is one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.

    As a full-stack specialist (all apps, servers, and front-end), we are looking for someone who can help us deliver new services to the world more quickly.

    Details.

  • Business Planning/Business Data Analyst

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥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 will provide support for data-based analysis and planning efforts to understand and grasp the reality of the business at a higher resolution in sharing services, where the number of users is increasing at an accelerated pace, and provide information to support the decision-making process.

    Details.

  • Measurement and Calibration Field Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A German company specializing in software tools, components, and services for the development and testing of automotive electronics and embedded They provide solutions that support OEMs and suppliers in creating safe, reliable, and innovative vehicle systems.

    Support customers by providing pre sales activities related to vehicle measurement and calibration for development of electric vehicles and autonomous drive technologies.

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  • Airbag ECU Algorithm and Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    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 turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for the development of deployment algorithms and application management in airbag ECU development, reflecting customer requirements, performance verification, parameter optimization, vehicle mounting position determination, internal and external coordination, and promotion of digitalization and automation.

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  • Airbag ECU Software Systems Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    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 turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    In the development of airbag ECUs, this role is to support the development of high-quality software based on an understanding of the system by analyzing requirements and making technical proposals as a customer contact regarding software.

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  • SAP Process Consultant (WM/EWM Process)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Operational Consultant, Strategic Consultant
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,500,000~¥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 turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    As a member of the global team, this position will drive Bosch's core business processes and digital transformation by deploying, supporting and optimizing I2D logistics processes with SAP WM/EWM.

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  • Program Manager - Toyota Group Leader

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥12,000,000~¥15,000,000

    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.

    Lead a team of program managers to oversee a portfolio of automotive programs, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and high-quality standards across global development teams.

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  • Software Development Project Leader

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    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 turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for managing the entire software development project process from planning to development and testing, and overseeing quality and progress.

    Details.

  • Embedded Software Engineer

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

    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 turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for the software architecture design, integration, and development of electronic braking and stability control systems for automobiles.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Compatibility Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,800,000

    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.

    ABS, VDC, electric brake booster This position is responsible for the calibration of automotive functions such as ABS, VDC, electric brake booster, etc., and promotes the achievement of performance targets and customer coordination through actual vehicle evaluations.

    Details.

  • Web Developer|Web Developer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), SE(General purpose)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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 worldwide, and has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    This position promotes digitalization through visualization and construction of business processes and development of web solutions.

    Details.

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