ADAS Embedded Software Engineer Tokyo | Automotive

Join a global automotive engineering and digital transformation consultancy as an ADAS Embedded Software Engineer, developing advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies for leading automotive clients in Japan.

Based in Tokyo, you will work across the full embedded software development lifecycle, with a particular focus on ADAS perception algorithms, software architecture, AUTOSAR, functional safety, and vehicle communication technologies.

You will design next-generation driving, parking, and interior sensing features using radar, camera/video, and ultrasonic sensor data while collaborating with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams in a bilingual Japanese-English environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ADAS and autonomous driving features, including driving assistance, parking, and interior sensing functions.
• Develop advanced perception algorithms using radar, video, and ultrasonic sensor inputs.
• Manage the complete embedded software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through software architecture, integration, and configuration.
• Make technical and architectural decisions to optimize software performance, reliability, and safety.
• Apply automotive development standards and frameworks including AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, ISO 26262, ASIL, and ASPICE.
• Work with in-vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Develop embedded automotive software using C and C++.
• Contribute to agile software development processes and CI/CD workflows.
• Use engineering and development tools including JIRA, Confluence, and Jenkins.
• Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional engineering teams and external automotive clients in a bilingual environment.
• Support technical knowledge sharing and mentor junior engineering colleagues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• At least 5 years of embedded software development experience within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in ADAS software development and ADAS-specific development processes.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, ASIL, ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
• Proven experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Hands-on experience managing the full software development lifecycle within agile development frameworks.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with standard CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Bachelor's degree.

Soft Skills:

• Strong technical leadership capabilities and the ability to work autonomously without direct supervision.
• Systematic thinking and advanced technical problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach to continuous learning.
• Ability and willingness to mentor junior colleagues.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional engineering teams and external automotive clients.
• Ability to operate effectively in a bilingual and agile engineering environment.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Fluent, with business-level proficiency across reading, writing, listening, and speaking required.
• English: Fluent, with business-level proficiency across reading, writing, listening, and speaking required.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Embedded software development experience in in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) or connected vehicle environments.
• Certified Scrum Master credential.
• Previous professional experience working directly for a Japanese automotive manufacturer.
• Previous experience with a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Experience contributing to software-defined vehicle, autonomous driving, or connected mobility projects.

About the Company

Our client is a global engineering and digital transformation consultancy specializing in automotive R&D and software engineering.

The company partners with leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to develop next-generation technologies across software-defined vehicles (SDV), autonomous driving, ADAS, and connected mobility.

By combining global automotive engineering expertise with digital technology capabilities, the company supports the continued development of advanced automotive technologies in Japan and internationally.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Play a key role in developing cutting-edge ADAS and autonomous driving technologies for next-generation vehicles.
• Work hands-on with perception algorithms, AUTOSAR, functional safety, embedded C/C++, and automotive communication technologies.
• Gain exposure to the complete embedded software lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through integration and deployment.
• Apply global automotive technology expertise while contributing to the growth of advanced engineering capabilities in Japan.
• Develop your technical career in a collaborative bilingual Japanese-English agile environment.
• Gain opportunities to strengthen technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Work with leading automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers on future mobility technologies.
• Benefit from remote work/WFH arrangements.

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