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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  • UI/UX Designer

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    You will be responsible for the design related to the development of products and services that solve mankind's water problems.

    Details.

  • Service Operations /Customer Support

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Technical Help Desk, Call Center Operations
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,500,000~¥14,000,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    You will be a core member responsible for business process optimization and quality improvement in the service operation of the product.

    Details.

  • Product Manager/Senior Product Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
    • IT, Data Analyst
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboards and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    The company has set up stations mainly in urban areas and is developing a system that makes short-distance travel easy and efficient.
    The service is easy to use via a dedicated app and is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing a sustainable mobility service that reduces environmental impact and solves urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    Product Manager: Mission of the Position】
    ・Lead the execution of key actions in accordance with the strategic policy and roadmap of the product
    ・Solve issues to achieve the goals as a core member of the development organization
    *This position is expected to lead product development in specific areas in the future.

    [Senior Product Manager: Mission of the position]
    ・Determine and drive key actions in product development based on management policy and business plan
    ・Develop an ambitious roadmap and work with the team to produce maximum results in the fastest time possible.

    Details.

  • System Engineer for Satellite Development

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥12,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    In this position you will work on one of the Japanese space industry's most renowned and cutting-edge projects. Your work will be to develop the technology through your systems engineering expertise alongside a large team of space industry professionals. Your work will be done in close coordination with JAXA and will help grow the Japanese space industry as a global leader. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders.

    Details.

  • DX Promotion Leader

    • OTHERS, Trading
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Internal SE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,900,000

    Hardware BusinessWe are a general electronics trading company that provides automotive parts manufacturers with a series of solutions for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning, design and development to manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. We handle semiconductors and electronic components in a major general trading company group.
    Since we are under the watchful eye of major companies, we have contracts with 9 major companies and can be involved in major projects.
    We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in areas such as electrification, automated driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connected systems.
    We are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company function of purchasing and selling products.


    You will be in charge of DX promotion under the direct supervision of Corporate Planning. Through interviews with relevant parties from management to departments, you will speedily analyze the current situation, plan and study DX measures, and promote them.

    Details.

  • Automotive ECU Platform Application Engineer/Project Manager

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥13,000,000~¥16,000,000

    A foreign IT solutions company that provides cutting-edge technology to the major domestic and international automotive industry, as well as aerospace, energy, and high-tech.

    This position will participate in the development of a domestic company and will be responsible for liaison with overseas development sites.

    Details.

  • Infrastructure Engineer for Satellite Operations

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • IT, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥10,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    In this position you will help develop and maintain Earth observation satellites that will enhance the space industry and development of space technologies. Alongside a team of skilled engineers your work will directly contribute to the success of ground-stations, spacecraft, and satellite Alongside a team of skilled engineers your work will directly contribute to the success of ground-stations, spacecraft, and satellite operations by developing a supportive infrastructure.

    Details.

  • Corporate DX Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Business planning・Business management, Network, Infrastructure engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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, mainly 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.

    In the BPR department, which is in charge of improving the company's overall operations, you will visualize the current business processes and issues of each business, formulate improvement plans and roadmaps, and utilize IT technology to improve business processes and efficiency.

    Details.

  • Technical Project Manager (IVI)|Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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%.

    As a Product Project Manager, you will manage the entire project based on the project plan.

    Details.

  • Automotive Embedded Software Developer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • USA
    • ¥8,000,000~¥16,000,000

    The firm is very well-established in their country of origin with revenue of USD 5 million and globally working with more than 5,000 clients with more than 6,000 employees including 4,000 software engineers. The firm is very well-established in their country of origin with revenue of USD 500 million and globally working with more than 5,000 clients with more than 4,000 software engineers.
    With over 20 years of successful partnerships including firms like Softbank and strengths in mobile and communications technologies, they are With over 20 years of successful partnerships including firms like Softbank and strengths in mobile and communications technologies, they are expanding into the next-generation in-vehicle mobility field where automotive manufacturers (OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers) are increasingly looking for innovative software development, especially in the areas of display, infotainment and audio solutions.
    The firm has capabilities in embedded systems as well as upstream development and strength in integration between embedded development and UI and the US The office is capable of providing services including software development, testing, and offshore development.

    You would be working in a global team developing innovative embedded systems for the automotive industry collaborating with great engineers in Japan and North America to develop embedded software for automotive applications.

    Details.

  • Product Designer (iOS & Android)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • 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 its own apps and platforms, the company is developing a variety of services, mainly cab dispatch services.
    It is one of only a dozen unicorn companies in Japan, and is co-creating new mobility services with a variety of companies.

    UI design for iOS and Android applications
    ・Develop user stories based on hypotheses, data, and user interviews
    ・Planning of measures and functions
    ・Verification of target users and usability including surveys, interviews, and testing
    ・Product branding and logo design
    ・Design Organization building and member management

    Details.

  • enterprise sales

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Transportation, Trafic, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboards and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    The company has set up stations mainly in urban areas and is developing a system that makes short-distance travel easy and efficient.
    The service is easy to use via a dedicated app and is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and solve urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    The Alliance Promotion Department negotiates with various government, regional, and private clients to create optimal alliance plans for the installation and introduction of “ports” at boarding and alighting points.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for business development and project management for mutually beneficial alliances through communication with various departments of our national clients such as electric railway companies and major real estate developers.

    Working closely with internal project promotion members and other related departments, you will work with each company to develop proposals and frameworks for initiatives,
    expand your network of contacts to make proposals and discussions outside the company, and set up opportunities for alliances with the most appropriate stakeholders, leading to the installation and introduction of ports.

    This is a very important mission that is critical to our growth, and we look forward to working with the CEO and various networking communities to set up
    scale sit down alliances.

    Details.

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