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.

Job Listings

Change search criteria

Please select your industry/occupation and location

Salary

{{ incomeText }}

Work Style

{{ workStylesText }}

Attractive
Points

{{ attractivePointsText }}

Clear Conditions

Industry

Number of jobs {{this.jobCount}}

Clear Selection

Function

  • Executive Management
  • Aftersales
  • Sales
  • Dealer Development
  • Marketing
  • Consulting
  • Mechanical
  • Electronics
  • Semiconductor
  • IT
  • Chemical
  • Supply Chain Management
  • General Accounting
  • HR, GA & Facilities
  • In-House Counsel, Legal Affairs
  • Financial Services
  • Other

Number of jobs {{ this.jobCount }}

Clear Selection

Location

  • Hokkaido / Tohoku
  • Kanto
  • Joshinetsu/Hokuriku
  • Tokai
  • Kansai
  • Chugoku
  • Shikoku
  • Kyushu/Okinawa
  • Overseas

Number of jobs {{this.jobCount}}

Clear Selection

1 4 5 6 7 8 26
  • IT Consultant | IT consultant *No industry experience is possible.

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Operational Consultant, Strategic Consultant
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥4,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This is a rapidly growing consulting firm that values the provision of value centered on "people" and practices long-term companion support based on trust and empathy. It was established in the mid-2010s and has now expanded to approximately 1,000 employees. It covers a wide range of areas from business strategy, IT, digital transformation, and project management. Many of them are from major firms, but a flat organizational culture that allows them to move autonomously is not bound by titles or seniority. It is characterized by a consulting style that emphasizes human power and cooperation without being biased towards specialized skills.

    We are also focusing on creating a working environment, and we have systems in place to achieve both employee growth and peace of mind, including remote work and flextime systems, as well as career support, training, mentoring, and health support. Under an open organizational culture, it is a company that has gained support from many young and mid-level employees as a workplace where they can deeply contribute to customers while expanding their own potential.

    This is an IT consultant position at a consulting firm that provides one-stop services from business/IT strategy planning, various project management, and support for the introduction of cutting-edge technologies.
    We are in charge of a wide range of consulting services, mainly for major clients, from business reform to IT strategy planning, IT introduction, and new business planning.
    Employees from various backgrounds, including major Japanese and foreign consulting firms, SIers, and those from operating companies, are active, and even those with no experience in the industry can take on the challenge.

    Details.

  • Technical Architect for Finance Controlling

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, SE(General purpose)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    It is a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. We have production bases and sales networks in Japan and overseas, providing products to more than 170 countries and regions around the world, and are developing manufacturing by leveraging our global network.
    We are also actively promoting electrification and the development of environmental technologies, and are the first to introduce mass-produced light electric trucks to the market. The technical capabilities and high quality cultivated over many years are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, and it is characterized by a diverse corporate culture in which global human resources play an active role.

    In order to support the carve-out of group functions, you will lead the technical integration of treasury IT systems.

    Lead the technical integration of Treasury IT systems to support the carve-out of Group Functions.

    Details.

  • Application Security Leader

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company is a holding company that oversees the entire group and was established in 2021 with a change of trade name from a business operating company. Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, the company is mainly responsible for formulating the Group's overall management strategy and allocating resources. We entrust specific business activities to subsidiaries and support a wide range of fields such as electronics, entertainment, and finance.

    While working with the cloud system development and operation team, you will be in charge of a wide range of tasks as a security leader. In the execution of duties, you will lead security operations from requirement definition to development and operation. I have many opportunities to collaborate and interact with various organizations within the group, and I am in a position where I can contribute to the platform by proposing and implementing security measures for new applications and features.

    Details.

  • Web Product Planner (UI/UX & Business Process Design) | Web Service Planning (UI/UX & Business Design)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,300,000~¥7,300,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing a parking lot network that boasts an overwhelming scale in Japan and overseas. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility platform that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, we are actively working on the development of new services using digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding not only domestically but also globally, and currently have an environment where we can expand overseas and take on large-scale challenges in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, the field where you can build your own career is expanding.

    You will be in charge of planning and operating the website for partners in the parking lot business. With the mission of making the movement of parking lot users more convenient and comfortable, this is a job that is also involved in the evolution of Japan's transportation infrastructure through parking lots.

    Details.

  • Information Security and Data Governance Manager

    • Financial Services
    • IT, Cyber Security
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A leading provider of financial services in Japan, the company specializes in offering a wide range of solutions tailored to support vehicle ownership and leasing. With a focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, it provides financing, leasing, insurance, and related services, working closely with an extensive network of dealers to ensure easy access to these options. With a focus on flexibility and customer satisfaction, it provides financing, leasing, insurance, and related services, working closely with an extensive network of dealers to ensure easy access to these options.

    The company is committed to delivering high-quality financial products designed to help both individual and corporate customers manage their vehicle investments. By offering personalized solutions, competitive rates, and clear terms, it plays a key role in making premium vehicles more accessible and By offering personalized solutions, competitive rates, and clear terms, it plays a key role in making premium vehicles more accessible and ensuring a smooth and enhanced customer experience.



    The Information Security and Data Governance Manager will lead and manage information security and data governance initiatives aligned with the company's group global strategy.

    Details.

  • 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.

  • Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Regulation&Homologation, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    It is an international company founded in 2017 and is a pioneer in the third generation of automobiles. The company's main products are shared mobility (robobus and mobile coffee) and personal mobility (ultra-compact vehicle NEV), and it holds more than 200 patents. The products are deployed in more than 30 countries, and the main markets are Europe, Japan, and China. The team has more than 200 members from seven countries, including Italy, the United States, India, and Japan, and has received investment from SOSV Venture Capital in Silicon Valley, Kansei Corporation in China, and TIS Corporation in Japan.

    I am in charge of researching trends in domestic and international automobile-related laws and regulations, collecting and organizing information, and deploying it within the company. In addition, we apply for and obtain vehicle certification, negotiate with relevant authorities, and observe examinations.

    Details.

  • System Technical Project Manager

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

    A global automotive technology supplier develops advanced mobility technologies supporting vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. The organization collaborates closely with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and operates engineering and development centers across multiple regions.

    In Japan, the company maintains R&D facilities dedicated to advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the field of ADAS and automated driving.

    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.

  • 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.

    Details.

  • 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.

    Details.

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

    • IT, 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.

    Details.

1 4 5 6 7 8 26

Consultation

Our expert team is dedicated to empowering your career change, crafting tailored career plans, and securing the best job opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors.

Connect with Us

Search by Location