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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  • UX/UI Designer|UX/UI Designer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer, Product Marketing, Planning
    • Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will work on the design and development of new products. We will have a good understanding of the actual situation of the customer, and propose and realize the optimal design of the
    product while discussing with the person in charge of planning, development, and sales.

    Details.

  • In-Vehicle AI Technology Development AI Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Data Analyst, SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,300,000

    We are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in the automotive parts industry, specializing in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Products equipped with machine learning/AI are rapidly penetrating society, and AI is beginning to be used in areas such as autonomous driving and cockpits, as well as in safety, security, and comfort. At the same time, expectations are rising, and there is an increasing demand for continuous rapid evolution.
    For cars to continue evolving rapidly after entering the market, various insights are required, including integration between cars and the cloud, generative AI, vision-based AI, and agent AI.
    We are now looking for colleagues who can work together in this new field.

    * For this position, to enhance matching between both parties,
    we will conduct a job briefing interview in parallel with the document screening.
    (Content: alignment of organization, business content, and skills)

    Details.

  • Automotive Infotainment QA Engineer|Automotive Infotainment Evaluation and Quality Assurance Engineer

    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥8,500,000

    As a world-class supplier of automotive parts, the company develops a wide range of products and solutions globally to support the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technology that connects people, cars, and society, we contribute to the realization of safe, comfortable, and sustainable travel experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value that meets the ever-changing needs of the market.

    My main duties are evaluation and verification management (system test management) of software for OEM products for Japanese automakers. You will actively communicate with customers, internal stakeholders, partner companies, and other stakeholders to establish, maintain, and create synergies. As software development methods change, it is necessary to pursue quality improvement and efficiency by engaging in new methods, process improvements, automation, etc. with flexible thinking that is not bound by established methods.

    Details.

  • Satellite Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, SE(General purpose), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,080,000~¥11,040,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    This is a core systems engineer position in satellite development.

    Details.

  • Automotive Field Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    The company is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, specializing in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets. It focuses on developing innovative products in areas such as automotive safety, connectivity, and secure transactions. The company plays a crucial role in driving the future of smart technologies, supporting industries with cutting-edge solutions. With a strong presence in Japan, it contributes significantly to global efforts in creating a smarter, more connected world.

    The Automotive Field Application Engineer is responsible for acting as the primary technical liaison to automotive customers throughout the full design and production lifecycle. This role focuses on providing customer-facing technical leadership in support of MCU and MPU solutions within Software Defined Vehicle and Vehicle Electronics Architecture programs. Responsibilities include delivering technical support, developing proof‑of‑concepts and solution demonstrations, and enabling design‑in decisions through clear technical value. The position also involves defining and structuring customer use cases, including system architecture, software stacks, and block diagrams, to support internal execution and opportunity tracking. In addition, the role supports technical training, cross‑functional collaboration, and the communication of customer and market insights. The Automotive Field Application Engineer ensures strong customer satisfaction while contributing to sustained design wins and long-term partnerships.

    Details.

  • Lead Software Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥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.

    This role is responsible for defining and leading system-level software architecture for automotive integrated cockpit projects from concept to production. As the key technical authority, you will make critical architectural decisions, guide domain architects, and work closely with OEM customers to ensure successful project delivery and business acquisition.

    Details.

  • SDV Business Development Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥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.

    This role is responsible for developing business opportunities for software products related to connected and software-defined vehicles (SDV), including OTA, feature-on-demand, and digital marketplaces. You will work closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to drive customer engagement, define value propositions, and close deals with automotive OEMs and partners.

    Details.

  • Customer Quality Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000

    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.

    This role is responsible for customer quality activities for Data Communication Modules (DCM), acting as the key interface between the customer (JOEM) and internal global teams. You will lead quality issue resolution, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle.

    Details.

  • On Board Charging System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    This position leads system-level development of automotive energy management solutions, with a focus on on-board charger (OBC) systems. Acting as the key technical interface for a Japanese OEM, you will guide global engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-compliant products.

    Details.

  • ADAS ECU System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    This position is responsible for system design and requirements definition in ADAS ECU development projects. By collaborating with the global team, we promote ADAS system development for Japanese OEMs and contribute to strengthening the system engineering domain.

    Details.

  • Engineering General Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, CTO・CIO
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥12,000,000~¥16,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    As the head of the development division in Japan, I hold an executive position overseeing technology strategy, development organization, and project execution, combining CTO-like strategic perspectives and engineering operations responsibilities.
    While defining the technology vision and architecture for the Japanese market, you will be responsible for maximizing the performance of the development organization and driving innovation.

    Details.

  • Senior Full-Stack Web Engineer for Short-Distance Mobility

    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), SE(Web, OPEN)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    In the field of short-range mobility, it is a company that continues to grow with a unique business model that combines hardware and services.
    The introduction of transportation services using autonomous driving technology is steadily expanding both domestically and internationally, as they are being introduced to airports and large commercial facilities.
    In addition, we are also providing mobility that can be operated by individuals for tourist attractions and outdoor facilities, expanding the range of usage scenarios.
    In addition to online channels, we are also expanding our distribution network by strengthening partner collaboration.
    In recent years, the number of introductions in overseas markets has increased, increasing our global presence.
    It is attractive that we are promoting the construction of new mobility infrastructure while achieving continuous growth in both product and service axes.

    You will be involved in the design and development of all backend, frontend, and mobile apps in both BtoB and BtoC. Since this service is developed globally, we will design and develop the best end-to-end after considering various usage locations and users in Japan and abroad.

    Details.

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