Software Development Engineer

Date PostedJune 29, 2026LocationJapanCompanyLightyear Japan Co., Ltd.SalaryJPY 4000K - JPY 5000KTypeit (embedded software, control systems) - programmer it (embedded software, control systems) - software architecture it (embedded software, control systems) - project manager

Job Summary

This role offers an opportunity for software engineering beginners to start their career in R&D projects for major manufacturers. The position includes comprehensive in-house training at a learning center before project assignment. You will be part of a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime listed company with 126 annual leave days.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software for next-generation products
  • Develop autonomous driving and safe driving systems
  • Create control software for robotics and semiconductor equipment
  • Develop EV battery and motor control systems

Required Skills

  • Academic background in IT, Engineering, Math, or Physics
  • Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
  • Interest in R&D and upstream design
  • 1+ year of experience (for experienced applicants)

Job Details

■Project Examples: - R&D for autonomous driving (Level IV/V) and safe driving assistance systems - Control software development for robots and semiconductor manufacturing equipment - Control development for high-voltage batteries and motors for electric vehicles (EVs) - Apps and web systems development for information and communications devices ■Training system for novices: At our in-house learning center, you'll receive practical training (basic and customized) combining classroom learning and hands-on training. You'll be assigned to your position after you've fully developed your academic knowledge into practical skills. ■Job Requirements: - Education: College, university, or graduate school graduate. - Department (for those with no experience): Information, control, electrical and electronics, mathematics, or physics. - Experience (for those with experience): 1+ years of experience in software development (upstream processes, including programming). - Desired Profile: Software engineer with a desire to develop expertise and take on a challenging, cutting-edge field. - Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1). ■Salary and Benefits: - Estimated Annual Salary: ¥4,000,000 - ¥5,200,000. - University/Technical College Graduate: Monthly salary of ¥242,700 or more + overtime pay + bonus. - Master's degree: Monthly salary of ¥255,700 or more + overtime pay + bonus. - Housing allowance (up to ¥55,000 per month), work qualification allowance, family allowance, dormitory system, retirement plan, employee savings account, employee stock ownership plan. ■Holidays: - 126 days of annual leave. - 2-day weekend (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), Golden Week, summer, New Year's, paid vacation, half-day paid vacation, special vacation.