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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  • Embedded Linux Software Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company provides high-performance graphics and AI processing solutions, deploying advanced technologies in fields such as automotive, robotics, and entertainment. Through innovations in GPU and AI technologies, it integrates real-time intelligent visual processing into products, delivering smart and immersive experiences.

    This position is responsible for designing, developing, and verifying BSPs (Board Support Packages) and SDKs (Software Development Kits) for in-house developed SoCs and semiconductor IP.
    Mainly in embedded Linux environments, you will be involved in a wide range of software stack areas including device drivers, Linux kernels, bootloaders, and AI inference libraries.
    While leveraging existing BSP and SDK assets, you will be responsible for feature development for new products, IP launch on FPGAs, porting to customer environments, and performance improvements.

    Details.

  • Hardware Platform Management and SoC Selection and Evaluation for Large-Scale ADAS System Control Computers

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    This is a development project for next-generation ECUs and large-scale integrated computers in the "Intelligent Automation (ADAS)" field, which is positioned as the top investment area in the 2030 medium-term management plan.
    This project is promoting the construction of system architecture, software architecture, specification management, and AI-utilizing development processes centered on ECU systems, aiming for market launch in 2027 and 2030.

    While promoting multiple next-generation ADAS projects, we are strengthening our development system and are recruiting core personnel to lead product development.

    Details.

  • System Software Architecture Design for Large-Scale ADAS System Control Computers

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    This is a development project for next-generation ECUs and large-scale integrated computers in the "Intelligent Automation (ADAS)" field, which is positioned as the top investment area in the 2030 medium-term management plan 'CORE 2030.
    ' This project is promoting the construction of system architecture, software architecture, specification coordination, and AI-based development processes centered on ECU systems, aiming for market launch in 2027 and 2030.
    While promoting multiple next-generation ADAS projects, we are strengthening our development system and are recruiting core personnel to lead product development.

    Details.

  • Development of data acquisition platform software for mobility computer (also known as HPC High Performance Computer)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    The company holds one of the top market shares in Japan within the automotive parts industry across its thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    The company is currently focusing its efforts on four key areas: [Electrification, Connected Vehicles, Advanced Safety/Autonomous Driving, and Non-Automotive Businesses (Factory Automation/Agriculture)]. Specifically, in the field of autonomous driving, the company is conducting real-world road tests for Level 4 autonomous driving and is working toward a future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    You will be responsible for all aspects of software development for the

    data collection platform, which is essential for large-scale system development projects such as autonomous driving, advanced driver-assistance systems, and SDV platforms.

    Since these are mass-produced ECUs intended for commercial vehicles—not just pre-development prototypes—quality must be reliably ensured.

    Details.

  • Large-scale ADAS system control computers: Innovation in development processes and work transformation

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    This is a development project for next-generation ECUs and large-scale integrated computers in the "Intelligent Automation (ADAS)" field, which is positioned as the top investment area in the 2030 medium-term management plan.
    This project is promoting the construction of system architecture, software architecture, specification management, and AI-utilizing development processes centered on ECU systems, aiming for market launch in 2027 and 2030.

    While promoting multiple next-generation ADAS projects, we are strengthening our development system and are recruiting core personnel to lead product development.

    Details.

  • Sales technologies driving advanced development in the electric drive field

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting public road demonstration experiments for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    In electric vehicle development, multiple areas such as motors, inverters, batteries, thermal management, and vehicle control are closely interconnected, and it is important for customers and suppliers to share technical challenges and system configurations even before mass production development begins.

    At the Tokyo Sales Technical Office, we are making proposals and conducting joint discussions with DENSO's technical department from the vehicle concept and early development stages to car manufacturers in the Kanto region. On the other hand, in advanced development, it is necessary to proceed with decisions between customers and internally, not only technical considerations but also the scope of consideration, division of roles, prototyping and development costs, schedule, deliverables, and many other matters.

    Going forward, to more reliably connect advanced development activities in the electric drive field to mass production and business, we are recruiting sales technical personnel who stand between customers and DENSO's technical departments, overseeing the entire project, and guiding each outstanding issue to be decided and executed one by one.

    Details.

  • Advanced Mobility Sensor R&D Engineer | Research and Development of Sensors for Future Mobility

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting public road demonstration experiments for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    You will be engaged in research and development of sensors and communications for future mobility, including battery monitoring sensors, inertial sensors, biometric sensors, and wireless and optical communications.

    Details.

  • IT Infrastructure Specialist

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥11,000,000

    A global automotive brand offering innovative and high-quality vehicles. Known for products that combine precise engineering with outstanding performance. In the Japanese market, it offers a wide range of premium models, aiming to enhance the joy of driving while contributing to the realization of a sustainable and advanced mobility society.

    Join one of the most respectable foreign automotive manufacturers as an IT Operations Senior Engineer
    Hybrid remote work as well as 401k is also available along with a clear career path.

    Details.

  • Cockpit Product Failure Analysis Engineer | Cockpit Product Failure Analysis Tasks

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,700,000

    As a world-class automotive parts supplier, we globally offer a wide range of products and solutions supporting the next-generation mobility society, including in-vehicle infotainment, electronics, electrification, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS). Through cutting-edge technologies that connect people, cars, and society, we contribute to realizing safe, comfortable, and sustainable mobility experiences. Based on strong partnerships with automotive OEMs, we aim to create innovative value that meets ever-changing market needs.

    You will be responsible for quality improvement activities for cockpit-related products and promote prevention and recurrence prevention. You will analyze and correct defects in collaboration with design departments and suppliers, and strive to strengthen customer responsiveness through customer reporting and documentation preparation.

    Details.

  • Junior Product Delivery Technical Leader

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    This position is designed as a development path toward future Business Development leadership within the automotive technology industry.

    Working directly with major Japanese OEMs, global executives, engineering teams, and product strategy organizations, you will develop both the technical and commercial capabilities required to drive future business growth.

    The role initially focuses on building deep knowledge of automotive electronics, customer requirements, products, and market dynamics. As your capabilities develop, you will progressively take ownership of customer pursuits, pre-sales activities, technical discussions, and new business acquisition.

    The position offers exposure to digital cockpit, IVI, displays, ECUs, AI-based solutions, and other next-generation software-driven automotive technologies.

    Details.

  • Design, development, and project management of large-scale ADAS system control computers

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    This is a development project for next-generation ECUs and large-scale integrated computers in the "Intelligent Automation (ADAS)" field, which is positioned as the top investment area in the 2030 medium-term management plan.
    This project is promoting the construction of system architecture, software architecture, specification management, and AI-utilizing development processes centered on ECU systems, aiming for market launch in 2027 and 2030.

    Details.

  • Lead UI/UX Designer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Design engineer,UI/UX designer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,500,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    The Lead UX/UI Designer acts as the key interface between automotive OEM customers and internal design, software, and system engineering teams.

    Rather than spending the majority of the role creating designs directly, the position focuses on understanding customer concepts and requirements, translating them into clear internal requirements, and proposing UI/UX solutions that balance customer expectations, user experience, design quality, and technical feasibility.

    The role covers automotive digital interfaces including instrument clusters, ADAS displays, Head-Up Displays (HUD), and infotainment systems featuring advanced 2D/3D graphics, animations, and next-generation HMI technologies.

    Details.

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