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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.
Occupations
- SE(Web, open systems)
- Network and Infrastructure Engineer
- Web Producer
- SE (control, embedded systems)
- Product Engineer (hardware and software)
- Design Engineer / UI/UX Designer
- Program and Project Manager
- security
- Web/Application Engineer
- Information Systems/In-house SE
- data scientist
- EC Consultant Management
- Operation, maintenance and support
- Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales, FAE
Job Listings
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Motorcycle System Feature Architect|System Feature Architect for Motorcycles
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Cyber Security
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,800,000~¥8,100,000
Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.
You will play a central role in shaping the overall system design concept and defining the architecture of the functions/subsystems. -
Infrastructure engineer|Infrastructure engineer (management and implementation promotion of system infrastructure such as privileged ID management and Teams phone)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000
Our company is the top company in Japan in car navigation systems. While the company has a long history and a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business with the trends of the times. As for products for individuals, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio systems, and drive recorders. For corporate customers, the company's main business is mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand of car navigation systems, the company also supplies OEM products to automobile manufacturers for their OEM car navigation systems, and is developing an integrated cockpit for the next-generation CASE automobiles in partnership with a major automobile parts manufacturer starting in 2020.
You will be responsible for IT infrastructure operations for internal systems (TEAMS telephony, privileged ID management, etc.). -
Network engineer|Network engineer (internal network, internet management)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Saitama
- ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000
Our company is the top company in Japan in car navigation systems. While the company has a long history and a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business with the trends of the times. As for products for individuals, we mainly manufacture and sell in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio systems, and drive recorders. For corporate customers, the company's main business is mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand of car navigation systems, the company also supplies OEM products to automobile manufacturers for their OEM car navigation systems, and from 2020 is partnering with a major automobile parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit for the next generation of CASE automobiles.
You will be responsible for the network for in-house systems. -
In-Vehicle Software Engineer - PL/PM
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
- Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥7,500,000
Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories through its device and solution products.
In the automotive industry's CASE, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to increase as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving.
Among them, the company supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region with special sales rights in the Chubu area for in-vehicle microcomputers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles.
We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the revolutionary changes in the automotive society, and we aim to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics with a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.
This is a project leader or project manager position for an in-vehicle software development project for a major automaker and automotive parts manufacturer.
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Hardware Productization Lead Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Ibaraki
- ¥9,000,000~¥13,000,000
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 leading product design related to space optical communication ground application hardware, coordinating with domestic and international customers, and developing NPI plans. -
In-house SE (development)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, Internal SE, SE(General purpose), Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Aichi
- ¥5,100,000~¥6,900,000
Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories through its device and solution products.
In the automotive industry's CASE, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to increase as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving.
Among them, the company supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region with special sales rights in the Chubu area for in-vehicle microcomputers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles.
We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the revolutionary changes in the automotive society, and we aim to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics with a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.
As an in-house SE, you will be primarily responsible for the development, operation, maintenance, etc. of core systems (e.g., sales management systems) and services for in-house users.
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ECU Software Development Engineer|Software Development Engineer for ECU products
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Ibaraki, Gunma
- ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. We also emphasize diversity and flexible work styles, and have an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.
You will be responsible for ECU software design (requirements analysis, coding, testing) and verification based on the requirements of complete vehicle manufacturers. Depending on experience, we would like to entrust you with the role of directly communicating with complete vehicle manufacturers and managing development progress. -
Systems Engineer for Data Migration and Analytics Platforms
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Internal SE, SE(General purpose), Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Kanagawa, Tokyo
- ¥7,400,000~¥8,600,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.
You will promote projects as the main person in charge of IT side of data migration and data analysis system area. -
IAM Architect
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Internal SE, SE(General purpose), Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Kanagawa
- ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000
We are a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. With production bases and sales networks in Japan and overseas, the company provides products to more than 170 countries and regions around the world, and is developing manufacturing that leverages its global network.
The company is also progressive in its approach to environmental responsiveness, actively promoting the development of electrification and environmental technologies, and was one of the first to introduce mass-produced light-duty electric trucks to the market. The high level of technology and quality that we have cultivated over the years is highly regarded both domestically and internationally, and we are trusted by our business partners.
As an IAM architect and expert, you will be responsible for the construction, migration and operation of the corporate identity and access management (IAM) system. You will manage and lead the design and implementation of the IAM platform and service architecture, as well as the operational processes during the transition to post-merger readiness. -
Vehicle Diagnostics Planning & Development Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Other (Localization, QA), SE(General purpose)
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
We are a Japan-based commercial vehicle manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells trucks, buses, and industrial engines. With production bases and sales networks in Japan and overseas, the company provides products to more than 170 countries and regions around the world, and is developing manufacturing that takes advantage of its global network.
The company is also progressive in its approach to environmental responsiveness, actively promoting the development of electrification and environmental technologies, and was one of the first to introduce mass-produced light-duty electric trucks to the market. The high level of technology and quality that we have cultivated over the years is highly regarded both in Japan and overseas, and we have earned the trust of our business partners. Our corporate culture is characterized by diversity, with global human resources playing an active role.
Responsible for planning, developing, and releasing vehicle diagnostic systems for commercial vehicles; responsible for managing diagnostic readiness using DTD tools and responding to new projects, series changes, and field modifications.
This role is part of the Diagnostics, Mobility & Digital Solutions team, focusing on the planning, development, and release of vehicle diagnostics systems for commercial vehicles. The engineer is responsible for managing diagnostics readiness using the DTD tool across new projects, series changes The engineer is responsible for managing diagnostics readiness using the DTD tool across new projects, series changes, , and field fixes. -
Server Side Engineer |Taxi App
- IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
- IT, Other (Localization, QA), Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
- Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Ehime, Fukushima, Toyama, Yamagata, Saga, Tochigi, Gifu, Chiba, Fukui, Aichi, Osaka, Shimane, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Niigata, Okayama, Gunma, Kagoshima, Nagano, Tokushima, Nara, Tottori, Akita, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Saitama, Kagawa, Iwate, Okinawa, Shiga, Kochi, Kumamoto, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Oita, Ishikawa, Miyazaki, Mie, Kyoto, Hyogo, Wakayama, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
- ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000
It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.
Utilizing its proprietary apps and platforms, the company offers a variety of services, primarily 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.
You will be responsible for comprehensive server-side development for cab applications and other new businesses. You will be entrusted with a wide range of tasks from infrastructure to application development through architecture design and system operation using GCP/AWS. -
Electrification Component System/Software Engineer
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,800,000
Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.
Inverters and DCDCs for EV/HEVs This position is responsible for system and software development of converters and in-vehicle charging units, requirement specification analysis, customer support, coordination with overseas teams, vehicle evaluation and failure analysis, and new project support.
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