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ソフトウェアエンジニア/ Software Engineer

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An international automotive technology company is looking for a Software Engineer. The selected applicant will lead software engineering activities for automotive amplifier products, covering architecture, development, testing, debugging, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead software requirement analysis and definition for customer-specific amplifier features
  • Own application software architecture design, ensuring scalability, reusability, and alignment with product-line strategy
  • Review system and software architecture documents and guide internal teams in implementation
  • Provide technical expertise on in-vehicle LAN communication specifications, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
  • Lead technical discussions with OEM customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and propose technical solutions
  • Conduct concept-stage amplifier performance and functional feasibility assessments
  • Create, maintain, and present customer requirement specifications and related documentation
  • Lead and participate in C/C++ coding, peer reviews, and design reviews in line with coding standards and development processes
  • Guide junior engineers on coding, debugging, and documentation best practices
  • Plan, execute, and review unit-level and amplifier-level software validation activities
  • Lead vehicle-level integration testing with customers and ensure timely issue resolution
  • Create and maintain test procedures, results, and issue-tracking documentation
  • Conduct in-depth debugging and root-cause analysis of complex amplifier software issues involving software, hardware, and vehicle interfaces
  • Evaluate software functionality and lead continuous improvements
  • Contribute to software process improvement initiatives to enhance software quality, development efficiency, and architectural integrity
  • Support continuous enhancement of the product-line framework for future amplifier programs
  • Support project planning, development scheduling, and risk management
  • Lead small- to mid-scale technical workstreams or software sub-projects

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in software engineering, electronics, computer science, or a related engineering field
  • Customer focus, decision-making skills, and ability to manage complexity
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-management skills
  • Business level written and verbal Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global automotive technology company that develops premium audio and sound systems for vehicles, working with leading automakers to deliver immersive in-car listening experiences.

Keywords:

エンジニアリング, 技術, エレクトロニクス, 自動車, 外資系

Job Ref: CNJAGY

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Automotive

Focus: Electric / Software / System Engineering

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: CNJAGY-AD2287C6

Date posted: 26 August 2026

Consultant: Doris Zhou