In-vehicle Software System Engineer
Job Summary
This role involves developing in-vehicle software (IVI systems) while coordinating with overseas departments and suppliers. You will be responsible for functional specification design, specification adjustments, and schedule management in an English-speaking environment. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with next-generation connected car technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design IVI functional specifications
- Coordinate with overseas suppliers and departments
- Manage project schedules and negotiations
- Develop and document technical specifications in English
Required Skills
- Business-level English proficiency
- Software development experience
- Automotive industry/CAN knowledge
- Project management skills
Job Details
Job Description:
- Functional specification design for IVI (In-Vehicle Information and Entertainment Systems)
- Main target functions: EV-related functions
- Specifications adjustments, negotiations, and schedule adjustments with related departments and suppliers, including overseas (English)
- Specifications creation (English)
- Responding to market demands
- Other ancillary tasks
Job Requirements:
[Required Qualifications]
- English skills (business-level communication and documentation)
- Software development experience (any language)
[Preferred Qualifications]
- Basic automotive knowledge
- Knowledge of CAN communication
- Experience using CAN tools (CANoe, CANAlyzer)
- Experience developing in-vehicle controllers
- Project management experience
- Experience coordinating and negotiating with related departments
[Desired Profile]
- Excellent communication skills, as information gathering is essential
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- Ability to approach problems from multiple perspectives and take action to resolve them
Language Requirements:
- English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
- Japanese Level: Business Level (JLPT Level 2 or N2)
Working Hours:
- Standard workday: 7 hours and 30 minutes
- Flexible working hours (no core time)
- Standard hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Benefits:
- Full two-day weekend, public holidays, summer vacation, New Year's holiday (125 days/year)
- Annual paid leave, childcare and nursing care leave
- Full-time employee status with 6-month probationary period
- Commuting allowance, overtime pay, and social insurances provided