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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  • Infotainment System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥7,500,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role is responsible for systems engineering activities for automotive Instrument Cluster and Infotainment products, ensuring requirements development and system design compliance with ASPICE and automotive standards. The position involves close collaboration with customers and cross-functional global engineering teams to support feature development, integration, quality improvement, and technical problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle.

    Details.

  • Product Content

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application)
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥6,500,000~¥8,000,000

    To directly solve problems in manufacturing, which accounts for about 20% of Japanese industry, we provide SaaS services and
    have already successfully raised approximately 30 billion yen in funding, making us a rapidly growing company.
    We are a company that is constantly working to create 'new systems' that change the norms of industry, so that everyone involved in manufacturing can fully demonstrate their inherent abilities.


    The content management team's mission is to "accurately and clearly convey the appeal of the service," and we aim to create messages that are "convenient!" "I want to try using it!" In this way, we create "triggers" that users naturally perceive.

    Details.

  • Lighting Controller Platform Resident Engineer

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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.

    In this role, you will act as the technical bridge between a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer and global engineering teams, supporting the development, integration, validation, and optimization of advanced lighting control systems and ECUs.

    You will lead technical discussions with customers, coordinate requirements between OEMs and overseas development centers, support vehicle testing and issue resolution, and help ensure successful project execution from a technical perspective. This position combines customer-facing engineering, system validation, requirements management, and global collaboration responsibilities.

    Details.

  • ADAS Camera Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥11,500,000

    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.

    In this role, you will lead the end-to-end management of ADAS camera development projects for a major Japanese automotive OEM, serving as the primary interface between the customer and global engineering teams.

    You will be responsible for project profitability, quality, schedule, resource planning, and stakeholder management while coordinating cross-functional teams across Japan, Germany, France , India, China, and other global development locations.

    The project currently supports a Smart Front Camera platform already in mass production and deployed globally, with ongoing software updates, hardware improvements, cost optimization activities, and future product expansion opportunities.

    Details.

  • Data Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,200,000

    As an infrastructure company supporting urban mobility, we operate a parking network boasting an overwhelming scale both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses including car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to a stable business foundation, we are actively engaged in developing new services utilizing digital technologies, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding globally beyond Japan, currently operating in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where we can take on large-scale challenges. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, fields where you can build your own career are expanding.

    We consolidate business data into data warehouses and data lakes, and design, build, and operate ETL/ELT pipelines. You will also be responsible for building and operating application platforms such as BI systems and business applications, as well as developing next-generation data infrastructure utilizing AWS cloud services.

    Details.

  • Senior GNC Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), SE(General purpose)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.

    Details.

  • Project Leader – Motorcycle Product Development

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automaker that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have always and will continue to challenge ourselves to create new value beyond existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be delighted.
    With reliable technical expertise, the company has provided a wide range of products loved by many customers. We are now seeking partners to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    To plan and realize attractive products that exceed customer expectations, you will lead the development project team while taking a comprehensive view of regions, categories, and competitors. Depending on the scale of development, we expect each person to be responsible for three projects.

    Details.

  • Semiconductor Equipment Control HW Development | Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment - Control Hardware Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Research & Development, Production Engineer, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Osaka
    • ¥7,100,000~¥9,600,000

    We provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of society and our customers. In particular, within the Design Marketing Division, we focus on 'customer-centric business activities,' promoting the creation of brand culture, developing new markets and businesses, maximizing existing businesses, and further enhancing the overall competitiveness of the company through strengthening UX design and modernizing marketing. Additionally, in the Planning Operations Division, Planning and Management Department, I continuously execute optimization of people, processes, and technology, and take on the role of leading company-wide transformation projects and organizational reforms. By introducing diverse career support systems and flexible work styles tailored to a global business environment, we have established a system where each employee can grow while contributing to solving social issues.

    Electrical technology development, equipment development, and order handling for semiconductor plasma manufacturing equipment.

    Details.

  • Data Scientist

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Ehime, Toyama, Fukushima, Saga, Yamagata, Tochigi, Chiba, Gifu, Fukui, Aichi, Osaka, Ibaraki, Shimane, Tokyo, Niigata, Okayama, Gunma, Kagoshima, Nagano, Nara, Tokushima, Tottori, Miyagi, Akita, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Kagawa, Saitama, Iwate, Okinawa, Kochi, Shiga, Kumamoto, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Oita, Miyazaki, Ishikawa, Mie, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company, established in 2025, is a service provider in the mobility sector, and operates businesses that support the safety management and operational efficiency of the vehicles owned by companies.
    Under management, the company operates its business based on capital worth several billion yen and was established with investments from multiple companies.
    Our main businesses include driving behavior analysis services aimed at reducing accident risks, as well as planning, developing, and operating driver assistance systems that visualize and manage the driving conditions of work vehicles. Through these services, we aim to contribute to improving safety and operational efficiency for companies using vehicles.

    You will develop, improve, and operate AI models that detect dangerous driving behaviors.

    Details.

  • Data Engineer (ML Engineer) | Data Engineer (ML Engineer)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and transportation methods.
    Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, it offers a variety of services centered on taxi dispatch services. As
    one of only a dozen or so unicorn companies in Japan, it co-creates new mobility services with various companies.

    This is a data engineer position that supports the data infrastructure that collects and utilizes data on the scale of 1 billion records daily. You will be responsible for the data infrastructure and the execution platform for data products.

    Details.

  • Hardware Test Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥6,500,000~¥7,500,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This role is responsible for validating automotive electronic hardware products through reliability and environmental testing. The engineer will create test plans and procedures, execute DV testing activities, analyze results, and collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure product quality and compliance.

    Details.

  • Simulation Platform Development Engineer – Motorcycle ADAS

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Shizuoka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000

    A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.

    This position is responsible for developing simulation platforms for ADAS systems for two-wheelers. By utilizing Matlab/Simulink and CarMaker/CarSim, we promote the design of vehicle models, control models, and external sensor models, as well as the construction of integrated simulation environments.

    Details.

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