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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  • Space Avatar Robot R&D Engineer – Control Systems | Research and Development of Avatar Robots in the Space Domain (Control Domain)

    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,400,000

    As a global mobility manufacturer group's research and development company, we are responsible for developing a wide range of advanced technologies including four- and two-wheel, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies. We are also engaged in research and development in the aerospace sector, such as reusable rockets and space-related systems, aiming to realize next-generation mobility and social infrastructure. We have established an environment where we can be involved in everything from basic research to mass production development, and we are a company that promotes innovative technology development with a global market in mind.

    World-class R&D company within a global mobility group, engaged in the development of a wide range of advanced technologies, including automobiles, motorcycles, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected mobility. The company is also expanding into the aerospace sector, developing technologies such as reusable rockets and space-related systems to help shape the future of mobility and social infrastructure. With an environment that supports involvement from fundamental research through mass-production development, it drives innovative technologies for global markets.

    This is research and development work in the control and intelligence fields of remotely operated robots (such as robot arms) in the space domain.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Power Supply Integrated Control System Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for performance planning, control specifications, component development, and experimental evaluation to achieve the functions customers require while maintaining low power consumption. You will also be responsible for overall vehicle power management, including requirements definition for each ECU necessary to optimize the overall function from vehicle power supply ~ storage ~ distribution ~ to consumption, from power control specification development to model design and performance planning for supply and consumption.

    Details.

  • eVTOL Hybrid System Project Manager | Hybrid Systems for eVTOL - Project Management

    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,400,000

    As a global mobility manufacturer group's research and development company, we are responsible for developing a wide range of advanced technologies including four- and two-wheel, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies. We are also engaged in research and development in the aerospace sector, such as reusable rockets and space-related systems, aiming to realize next-generation mobility and social infrastructure. We have established an environment where we can be involved in everything from basic research to mass production development, and we are a company that promotes innovative technology development with a global market in mind.

    World-class R&D company within a global mobility group, engaged in the development of a wide range of advanced technologies, including automobiles, motorcycles, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected mobility. The company is also expanding into the aerospace sector, developing technologies such as reusable rockets and space-related systems to help shape the future of mobility and social infrastructure. With an environment that supports involvement from fundamental research through mass-production development, it drives innovative technologies for global markets.

    The role scope is non-technical domains, involving project management that spans subsystems and projects within each system across the board.

    Details.

  • Car Audio System Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    Details.

  • Lead Engineer | Lead Engineer - Building your own product / Leading major prime projects

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a startup company focused on hands-on support for new Urban Tech business development, focusing on the mobility sector, aiming for sustainable urban development.
    With the mission of "connecting technology, the workplace, and various stakeholders to create systems for value and realize a rich urban life," we operate new business development support and consulting services mainly in the mobility sector. In collaboration with major automakers, transportation operators, energy companies, and local governments, we are promoting business development and social implementation in next-generation mobility and urban infrastructure sectors such as autonomous driving, MaaS, EVs, mobility hubs, and robotaxis.


    You will lead development forward as the core of design and implementation for both in-house products and major prime projects.

    Details.

  • Software Platform (OS) Development & Integration Manager | Development and integration of software platforms for integrated ECUs for four-wheel vehicles ※ Management position

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Saitama, Osaka
    • ¥12,100,000~¥19,100,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    As a manager in this area, I plan to be responsible for decision-making, organizational management, and developing technical strategies.

    Details.

  • Project Leader ― Logistics | Project Leader (Logistics Industry)

    • Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operation, SCM, Program・Project Management, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥9,300,000

    A global company operating in Japan for over 125 years. We promote cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees in Japan, we bring Japan-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.

    From building core systems for major domestic logistics companies, DX (digital transformation) of logistics operations to improving operations through AI, and introducing WMS packages, we provide new value to customers and contribute to the development of logistics through a wide range of projects.

    Details.

  • Head of Corporate IT (Department Launch) | Candidate for Corporate IT Lead

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Internal SE, CTO・CIO
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a startup company that introduces technology into existing industries with large domestic markets and develops platform businesses that support the efficiency and advancement of after-sales services in the mobility sector. We aim to transform the industry structure and create new value.
    We operate multiple businesses for individuals and corporations, all of which have completed their initial phases and are entering the expansion phase.
    In addition to accelerating the growth of existing businesses, we are continuously working to launch new businesses.
    In the medium to long term, we aim to establish a solid position in this field and grow into a leading company in Asia.

    With an eye toward listing, this is a candidate position for corporate IT head, where you will be responsible for everything from concept to execution together with management, in order to establish a solid IT infrastructure and management system.
    You will begin by cross-checking existing rules, tools, accounts, devices, and business workflows, visualizing the current situation and risks, and then creating an improvement roadmap together with management based on the company's growth and IPO preparations, advancing improvements starting with high-priority issues. You will understand the status of account/permission management, device management, and SaaS management, establish a system where necessary IT controls function continuously, and work on automating and standardizing daily tasks such as onboarding and removal, kitting, and help desks.
    Rather than making controls an objective, you will establish an IT environment that balances business productivity and speed, enabling efficient operation even with a small team.

    Details.

  • CTO Candidate | CTO candidate

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, CTO・CIO
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥15,000,000

    We are a technology company focused on research and provision of unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operation management platforms for low-altitude areas.
    We have extensive implementation experience across diverse sites such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technologies have been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
    In recent years, we have expanded our business by establishing subsidiaries overseas and conducting large-scale procurement, and we continue to participate in public-private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform to create a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and integrated operational infrastructure.

    As a member of the management team, you will lead everything from formulating and executing technical strategies for our in-house drone development to building a global mass production system.

    Details.

  • Space Component Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, SE(General purpose)
    • Ibaraki, Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.

    You will be responsible for selecting and evaluating electronic and optical components for space communication systems and related equipment, as well as reflecting them in system design.

    This position is not just about component procurement or management; from a systems engineering perspective, you will evaluate whether the system operates reliably in space environments and whether the system as a whole is feasible, and drive development. You will collaborate with in-house hardware engineers, specialists from various fields, external component manufacturers, and technical partners to support the development of highly reliable space equipment.

    Details.

  • Connected Car (Onboard) - In-Vehicle Software Technology Development Engineer (General Manager)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,900,000~¥7,700,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for developing in-vehicle software for connected cars, driving software requirements analysis, architectural design, and technical evaluation to realize next-generation mobility services. You will lead the way in enhancing value from the user's perspective and product quality by leveraging the latest technologies such as Android Automotive and open-source technologies. This is a core position that collaborates with global development teams to deliver new connected experiences to customers worldwide.

    Details.

  • Powertrain High-Electricity System Control Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,500,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    You will be responsible for developing high-voltage system control for powertrains for EVs and ePOWER, and will be involved in core next-generation mobility technology development such as collaborative control with autonomous driving, energy management, and V2X integration. You will consistently drive everything from control design to verification and evaluation by utilizing cutting-edge development methods such as model-based development, CI/CT, and HIL environments. This position will contribute to improving the performance of next-generation electric vehicles and creating new value while collaborating with the global team.

    Details.

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