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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  • Connected Car (Onboard) Infotainment System Function Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product manager (Web/Application), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,890,000~¥7,660,000

    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.

    This position is responsible for developing the functions of infotainment systems, which are central to next-generation connected cars, and creating new in-car experiences in conjunction with the cloud and smartphones. Collaborating with global partners such as Google, Amazon, Apple, and diverse in-house development teams, I lead everything from planning advanced services to architectural design and product commercialization. It is an environment full of fulfillment and growth opportunities where you can take on the challenge of developing innovative features that will change the car lives of users worldwide.

    Details.

  • Connected Car (Onboard) - In-Car UX/UI Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product manager (Web/Application), Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,890,000~¥7,660,000

    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.

    As an in-vehicle UX/UI development engineer who creates next-generation connected car user experiences, this position leads UI design for advanced systems such as IVI, meters, and HUDs. In addition to in-house planning, design, and development teams, we collaborate with global technology partners to deliver intuitive and engaging in-vehicle experiences from the customer's perspective. Being involved in cutting-edge connected technologies and influencing the car lives of users worldwide is a rewarding and significant role.

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  • AD/ADAS Development Strategy Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,500,000

    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.

    Responsible for development strategies for next-generation autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), leading cross-vehicle adoption of driver assistance and preventive safety technologies. Leveraging expertise in autonomous driving, ADAS, vehicle development, product planning, technology strategy, and project management, collaborate with advanced development and product planning departments to formulate functional concepts and recruitment strategies with an eye toward future mobility. Involved from the planning phase of cutting-edge technologies, this is a highly influential position that shapes the direction of next-generation vehicles deployed in the global market.

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  • AD/ADAS Software Requirements Design, HIL Evaluation, and Global Application Promotion Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥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.

    In the development of automotive ECU software, which is central to autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), this position promotes requirements definition, software design, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) evaluation, verification environment construction, and global deployment. While active in fields such as ADAS, AD, in-vehicle software, ECU development, functional safety, system verification, HILS, and project management, I contribute to improving the safety and performance of next-generation mobility. I am involved broadly from design to evaluation and real-world vehicle validation, playing a crucial role in supporting the future of autonomous driving technology.

    Details.

  • Embedded Software Development Engineer (Autonomous Driving, SDV, etc.)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥10,500,000

    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.

    This position promotes the development of embedded software for autonomous driving, SDV, and in-vehicle ECUs, which are central to next-generation mobility. From requirements definition to architecture design, implementation, testing, and development utilizing CI/CD, you will be involved in a wide range of tasks, playing a crucial role in delivering cutting-edge technology to mass-produced vehicles. By collaborating with global teams and diverse engineers, you can create an attractive environment where self-developed software can be installed in vehicles worldwide, offering a sense of scale and significant growth opportunities.

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  • Software Management & Process Development

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥10,500,000

    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.

    In this position, you will mainly be responsible for building the new software management framework, the SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management system, the software lifecycle management framework called ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), and building an integrated software process from E2E (Planning Strategy ~ Development ~ Testing ~ Delivery ~ After-sales Service) based on these systems.

    General-purpose software such as in-house software, supplier software, and OSS/COTS is managed on a common SBOM platform, and the entire software lifecycle is operated and managed by ALM.

    To establish an operational framework capable of handling next-generation, high-frequency software releases, we are building the foundation of rules, tools, and processes, and aiming to establish a system that can support and promote software development across the board.

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  • Cloud Map Data Platform Development Engineer | Cloud-based map data platform planning and development

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, vehicle body, and CSS, we are a leading automotive parts manufacturer ranked among the world's top five. With a solid business foundation and world-class technological capabilities, we support a broad global mobility sector. Leveraging this stable foundation, we are expanding our business into new areas including cutting-edge technologies such as software and electrification. We are also involved in joint development with major domestic and international automakers, constantly challenging ourselves to develop technologies with a focus on next-generation mobility.
    Our global technology development environment, which enables both "stability" and "challenging the cutting edge," is our attractive feature.

    In the field of map database development, you will not only be a simple programmer, but also be responsible for upstream process design, customer coordination, and requirements definition, serving as an immediate asset.

    Details.

  • Product Development Engineer | Product Development Engineer (Map/BI)

    • IT, Telecommunications
    • IT, Product manager (Web/Application), SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    It is a technology company that utilizes location-based data and cutting-edge technology to solve social issues in areas such as urban planning, disaster prevention and mitigation, mobility, infrastructure, and public policy.
    In collaboration with government agencies, local governments, research institutes, and private companies, we consistently promote projects from analysis to demonstration and social implementation.
    In addition to Japan, we have a track record in multiple countries and regions such as Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, and are expanding our business globally.
    In the future, we will also strengthen our efforts in the defense and security field, aiming to expand our business with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Asia regions.
    It is characterized by an environment where people can take the initiative to engage with themes with great social impact, making use of their expertise.

    You will be responsible for product development, improvement, updates, and maintenance using Map+BI.

    Details.

  • Platform Data Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    As an infrastructure company supporting urban mobility, we operate a parking network boasting an overwhelming scale both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, we are expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and also developing various businesses including car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to a stable business foundation, we are actively developing new services utilizing digital technologies, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding globally beyond Japan, currently operating overseas 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, we are expanding fields where you can build your own career.

    You will be responsible for operating and improving the data infrastructure and related systems that support the utilization of data across the entire group. In addition to DL/DWH and ETL platforms, you will promote stable and advanced company-wide data utilization environments through business applications such as Tableau Server, GitLab, Airflow, on-premises environments, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

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  • Connected Car (Off-Board) - UI/UX Designer (Assistant Manager)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,800,000~¥10,340,000

    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.

    This is a leadership position that leads design teams in the connected car and mobility services sector, leveraging expertise in UI/UX design.

    Centered on the concept of User Centered Design, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from experience design for mobile apps, web services, and wearable device products to UI design and organizational management. You will play a vital role in formulating design strategies, building teams, and driving global projects to deliver new mobility experiences to users worldwide.

    This position is ideal not only for those with design skills as players, but also for those who want to lead the growth of design organizations and enhance the overall value of the product.

    Details.

  • Powertrain Software Technology Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,800,000

    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.

    This is an engineer position promoting the development of powertrain software technologies for the era of electrification and SDV (Software Defined Vehicle).

    While developing software platforms, development tools, test environments, and ECU architectures that support powertrain control, you will be responsible for laying the foundation for next-generation vehicle development. You will promote development by leveraging cutting-edge in-vehicle software technologies such as AUTOSAR, OTA, MBD (model-based development), cloud utilization, and software test automation, working in collaboration with global teams and overseas partners.

    This position involves not only software development but also building development processes and platforms that improve overall vehicle development efficiency and quality.

    Details.

  • Connected Car (Off-Board) - Product Owner

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,170,000~¥7,660,000

    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.

    As the product owner of a globally deployed connected car service, you will lead the planning, development, and continuous improvement of mobile apps, smart devices, IVI (in-vehicle infotainment) applications, and more.

    With a mission to maximize value for customers, we are deeply involved throughout the entire product lifecycle, from enhancing user experience, formulating product strategies, managing backlogs, managing stakeholders, to improving through data analysis.

    By leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, cloud, and mobility services, we are positioned to create next-generation car life experiences and deliver new value to users worldwide.

    Details.

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