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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  • AD/ADAS Field Quality Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • 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.

    You will be responsible for improving the market quality of AD/ADAS systems, leading everything from cause analysis to improvement promotion based on defect information and driving data from customers around the world. You will collaborate with development departments and suppliers to identify root causes of quality issues in sensors and control systems, contributing to the realization of safer and more reliable advanced driver assistance technologies. This position enables you to promote quality improvement from a global perspective.

    Details.

  • Automotive Diagnostic System and Communication Technology Development (Diagnostic Technology Development Engineer)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥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.

    With the advent of the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) era, automobiles are evolving into products that continue to evolve around software. Along with this, the electronic systems and software installed in vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex, and the importance of communication network architecture, electronic system design, and fault diagnosis technologies supporting them has risen dramatically. Additionally, there is a growing need for technology development that covers everything from vehicle development to production and market service. To further accelerate the development of next-generation electronic architectures and diagnostic technologies that support vehicle manufacturing in the SDV era, we are seeking partners who can join us in creating new value.

    Details.

  • SDV In-Vehicle Software Update System (OTA) Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • 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.

    This position is responsible for developing the onboard software update platform (OTA) that supports SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles). You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from system design to safely and efficiently update in-vehicle ECUs and various software, development of security and authentication functions, and regulatory compliance. You will build systems that continuously enhance vehicle value even after shipment and lead key technical areas supporting next-generation mobility.

    Details.

  • Next-generation vehicle motion control (brake, steering, vehicle integration) system design and vehicle adaptation engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • 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.

    This position is responsible for developing brake, steering, and integrated vehicle control systems that realize next-generation vehicle dynamic performance. You will be broadly involved in system design of advanced chassis control technologies such as e-4ORCE and e-Pedal Step, as well as vehicle compatibility, pursuing improvements in driving performance and ride comfort. You will be involved in development from both design and vehicle evaluation, serving as a core engineer to create new driving experiences in the era of autonomous driving.

    Details.

  • Connected Car Service Development (General Staff, Assistant Manager/Supervisor/Staff)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,170,000~¥10,300,000

    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 planning and developing next-generation connected car services for the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) era. You will design services across in-vehicle systems, cloud, and mobile apps, handling a wide range of tasks from requirements definition to development promotion to deliver new value to customers. By collaborating with global development teams and business divisions, you will lead the realization of innovative mobility services for users worldwide.

    Details.

  • AD/ADAS Sensor Component Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • 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.

    You will be responsible for developing sensor components that support advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. You will be involved in a wide range of development processes for cameras, radar, sonar, and integrated controllers, from requirements analysis to design, simulation evaluation, performance verification in actual vehicles, and ensuring mass production quality. As a core engineer supporting advanced safety technologies for the global market, you will contribute to realizing next-generation mobility in collaboration with suppliers.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • Automotive Network and Communication Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • 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 designing and developing in-vehicle networks and communication technologies that support the electronic architecture of next-generation vehicles. By utilizing in-vehicle communication technologies such as CAN and Ethernet, you will promote network design and standardization of communication specifications with a vehicle-wide perspective. By collaborating with the global team, you will contribute to building advanced system infrastructure that supports the era of connected cars and SDVs.

    Details.

  • Next Generation integrated High Performance Computer 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 planning and developing next-generation integrated high-performance computers (HPC), which form the core of SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles). You will be broadly involved in everything from examining the functions and performance required for HPC to selecting SoCs and designing hardware and software architectures, building electronic platforms that form the foundation of next-generation mobility. You will promote software-centric new vehicle manufacturing and support future vehicle value creation.

    Details.

  • SDV Architecture 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.

    This position is responsible for designing and developing next-generation vehicle electronic architectures to realize SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles). You will be involved in a wide range of areas including system architecture, ECU placement, in-vehicle networks, and API/SoA design, promoting new vehicle development centered on software. This role allows you to contribute to building a foundation that supports future mobility services and continuous functional evolution, while taking an overall view of the entire vehicle.

    Details.

  • Next-Generation Autonomous Driving ECU Platform Element Technology 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.

    This position is responsible for developing core technologies for ECU platforms at the core of next-generation autonomous driving systems. You will be involved in designing system and electronic architectures to utilize the vast amounts of data obtained from high-performance sensors, as well as developing next-generation ECU platforms that include functional safety and OTA support. You will promote the practical application of autonomous driving technology by building a foundation that supports future mobility from both hardware and software perspectives.

    Details.

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