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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  • Web Product Engineer

    • IT, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a company that develops mobility-related services and promotes the digitalization of transportation and mobility.
    Utilizing proprietary apps and platforms, we offer a variety of services, primarily cab dispatch services.
    We are one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and are co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.

    Currently, our business is experiencing a growing need to develop functions for corporate businesses.
    In our steadily growing application, we believe that the growth of corporate services targeting companies that use cabs extensively for business purposes will be the key to driving even stronger growth in the future.

    Details.

  • Cockpit System Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    The company is currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture)].

    We are working towards the future of safe and secure mobility systems. To ensure quality in the development of large-scale systems for automobile cockpits, you will consider evaluation using various methods, build an environment, and execute the evaluation. This position is responsible for the quality assurance of a wide range of functional evaluations, such as navigation, audio, meter control, and linkage with smartphones, as well as the performance check of the entire system.

    Details.

  • Automotive Electronic Platform Strategy Planner|Strategic planning of electronic platform development for four-wheeled vehicles

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Business planning・Business management, Network, Infrastructure engineer, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    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.


    You will be responsible for conceptualizing and planning E&E architecture strategies for the next generation of mobility.

    Details.

  • AI/ML Engineer - Automotive Demand Forecasting and System Development (U.S. Market)|ML/AI Engineer - Four-Wheeled Vehicle Demand Forecasting Analysis and System Development (U.S. Market)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), Data Analyst, SE(Web, OPEN), Research & Analysis
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    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.


    In light of overseas political and economic trends, supply and demand forecasting is becoming increasingly important, and as we organically combine all types of data from sales, production, and procurement to develop unique demand forecasting and supply optimization solutions at high speed and in an agile manner, we will accelerate data analysis in demand forecasting by using machine learning and generative AI. You will be responsible for accelerating data analysis in demand forecasting using machine learning and generative AI.

    Details.

  • Embedded Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a deep-tech venture company that is pioneering the future of the space industry. Through the development of re-entry and recovery technologies, we aim to dramatically improve the safety and cost efficiency of space utilization. By doing so, we are playing a role in accelerating the growth of the space industry and leading Japan to become a world leader in next-generation space technology. Would you like to join a team that creates new possibilities for space with cutting-edge technology?

    You will develop embedded software for onboard satellite equipment.

    Details.

  • IVI Embedded Software Engineer|In-vehicle Infotainment System Embedded Software Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥15,000,000

    This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.

    Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.

    This is the design and development of the architecture to realize the Application from the requirements in the infotainment system using Android in the vehicle.
    This role involves the architecture design and development to realize the requirements for the in-vehicle infotainment system using Android.

    Details.

  • Cloud Security Engineer|Cloud Security Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.

    Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.

    As a Cloud Engineer, you will work with the product development team to maintain and improve cloud security.

    Details.

  • Infrastructure (Middleware) System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, SE(Web, OPEN), Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Kanagawa, Tokyo, Miyagi
    • ¥3,800,000~¥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 environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    You will be responsible for DX promotion, design, development, and operation of infrastructure (middleware) in the core system.

    Details.

  • SDV Generative AI Engineer|Generative AI Engineer for SDV Development

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), SE(Web, OPEN), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Tochigi, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    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.


    You will plan and develop systems and environments that utilize generative AI and machine learning to automate and streamline the software development process that supports SDV development.

    Details.

  • Head of IT Strategy

    • Logistics & Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse, Others, Transportation, Trafic
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    We are a logistics tech startup company that operates a matching platform business connecting shippers and carriers and a SaaS business supporting operational DX for shippers.
    In the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry, we will transform Japan's logistics by combining our brand, nationwide sales network, and the structure and products of our office business. We will transform logistics in Japan by combining our brand and nationwide sales network with the structure and products of our office business in the over 14 trillion yen logistics industry. The company's business growth is directly linked to future social issues, and it is an area that is attracting a great deal of attention from investors and client companies.

    We are looking for an IT infrastructure architect to support the speed and security of our rapidly growing organization. You will design and implement the optimal IT architecture to create a scalable business environment.

    Details.

  • IT Engineer (Manufacturing Area)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Consulting, IT Consultant, Internal SE
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business worldwide, and has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%.

    In the manufacturing sector, this position supports the digitalization and efficiency improvement of manufacturing sites through the implementation and management of IT infrastructure for production lines and key user operations for common applications.

    Details.

  • Software Developer - US Position

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • USA
    • ¥10,000,000~¥16,500,000

    A systems integrator and software company with offices in Silicon Valley and Dallas, Texas, and a group of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. We have been supporting OEM and Tier companies in the telecom and automotive industries in North America for over 10 years.

    This position is for a Software Engineer available to work in Dallas, TX. Depending on your technical skills, you will work in one of the following areas: front-end, back-end, or full stack.
    E-2 visa sponsorship is available for Japanese nationals residing in Japan. Those who already **have permission to work in the U.S.** (regardless of nationality)** are also welcome to apply. Japanese language proficiency is strongly recommended (for customer service and documentation work).
    English is a requirement and selection will be conducted in English.

    Details.

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