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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  • IT Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Internal SE
    • Fukuoka
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A French automotive technology leader specializing in interior systems, sustainable mobility, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering innovative solutions to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and user experience. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems.

    Manage IT infrastructure, systems, and teams across multiple sites, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with corporate standards. Oversee IT budgeting, personnel, data management, and MES integration while providing strategic support for business needs.

    Details.

  • System Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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.

    In the automated parking assistant system that supports the next generation of mobility, I am in a position to lead the entire development from the technical side, from product system architecture design to requirements management and management of R&D members. In collaboration with the global System Architect team, you will promote optimal design, quality assurance, and compliance with vehicle functions.

    In this role, you will lead the product development from a technical perspective, overseeing system architecture design, requirements management, and R&D team coordination.
    Working closely with a global System Architect team, you will drive optimal system design, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards for vehicle functionalities.

    Details.

  • Business Development Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Business Development & Strategy
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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.

    The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and expanding business opportunities for automotive software products within the This role focuses on identifying customer needs, articulating software value propositions, and This role focuses on identifying customer needs, articulating software value propositions, and driving commercial opportunities for next-generation cockpit and connected vehicle solutions.

    Details.

  • Audio Associate Program Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    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.

    The Associate Program Manager is responsible for planning and executing automotive audio system development programs while coordinating cross- functional and global teams. This role serves as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure programs meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. This role serves as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure programs meet quality, cost, and timing requirements.

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  • Audio System Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    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.

    The System Architect is responsible for defining system software design and architecture for mid- to high-complexity automotive audio systems from concept through product launch. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing interaction, guiding internal teams and OEM customers towards optimized, scalable audio system solutions.

    Details.

  • Platform Security Engineer - Technology Strategy

    • IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Cyber Security
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥15,000,000

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

    We are looking for a new member to join our Security Engineering Group.
    You will be responsible for working on various measures to improve the overall security of our products across the entire company. In particular, we are looking for someone who can take a hands-on approach to security design and implementation at the infrastructure and application architecture level, as well as policy establishment and monitoring, in order to reduce risks before they occur.

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  • Product Engineering Manager, New Team Launch | New Team Launch

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Software platform
    • Executive Management, CTO・CIO
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥15,000,000

    We are a technology company focused on researching and providing unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operational management platforms in the low altitude domain.
    We have a proven track record of numerous installations in diverse fields such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technology has been adopted for standard operation in multiple regions.
    In recent years, we have expanded our operations with the establishment of overseas corporations and large procurements, and we continue to participate in public and private projects. We are promoting the establishment of a global platform to create a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration infrastructure.

    This position is responsible for comprehensively leading the development, mass production, and global deployment of our own aircraft for outdoor applications.
    As a candidate for the position of technical manager, you will formulate a technology roadmap in collaboration with the management team, establish a mass production system from prototyping, optimize the manufacturing process, collaborate with international partners on technology, and lead the establishment of an engineering organization.
    This position will play a central role in the creation of a global manufacturing company from Japan in the next-generation mobility field, where hardware, software, and operational management are closely integrated.

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  • SLAM Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company provides high-performance graphics and AI processing solutions and is a leader in automotive, robotics, entertainment, and other fields.

    Increased number of employees due to increased inquiries for SLAM development.

    Details.

  • Quality Control

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company provides high-performance graphics and AI processing solutions and is a leader in automotive, robotics, entertainment, and other fields. experience by integrating real-time, intelligent visual processing into products.

    You will be responsible for quality control of mass production projects.

    Details.

  • System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company provides high-performance graphics and AI processing solutions and is a leader in automotive, robotics, entertainment, and other fields. smart, realistic and immersive experiences.

    You will be responsible for development work as a system engineer for mass production projects.

    Details.

  • Electronics Field Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company is a subsidiary of a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative electronic solutions. It specializes in connectors, interconnect systems, and other electronic components used across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. The focus is on providing high-quality products and advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of the local market. Committed to sustainability, the company prioritizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. Known for its technical expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative approach, the company works closely with customers to drive product innovation and Committed to sustainability, the company priorizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes.

    This role serves as a key technical interface between automotive customers and global engineering teams, combining hands-on electrical expertise with customer-facing communication.

    Details.

  • Micro Connectors Product Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Program・Project Management, FAE
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    The company is a subsidiary of a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative electronic solutions. It specializes in connectors, interconnect systems, and other electronic components used across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. The focus is on providing high-quality products and advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of the local market. Committed to sustainability, the company prioritizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. Known for its technical expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative approach, the company works closely with customers to drive product innovation and Committed to sustainability, the company priorizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes.

    This role owns the full product lifecycle on a global scale, combining strategic planning with hands-on execution across pricing, market analysis, and cross-functional product development.

    Details.

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