Embedded Software Engineer

We are hiring an ADAS Embedded Software Engineer to support the automotive industry in Japan on the design and development of advanced driver assistance software solutions. This role focuses on ADAS/AD features such as driving, parking, in-cabin sensing, and perception-related functions, while also potentially contributing to other automotive software areas such as IVI and connected vehicle development. You will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams in a bilingual Japanese-English environment and play a key role in strengthening automotive software capability in Japan.

Engagement details:

• Location: Tokyo and Kanagawa, Japan

• Full-time and permanent position

• Start date: April-May

• Contract type: Freelance engagement or permanent position

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for ADAS/AD functions for automotive client projects

• Contribute to functions such as driving assistance, parking, in-cabin sensing, and perception algorithms based on radar, video, and ultrasonic sensors

• Manage the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software architecture design, development, configuration, and integration

• Collaborate with clients and internal development teams to align technical solutions with project needs

• Drive appropriate technical and architectural decisions and support implementation

• Support software integration, troubleshooting, and problem resolution

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development in the automotive industry

• Strong expertise in ADAS software development and ADAS-specific processes

• Strong knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic, AUTOSAR Adaptive, ASIL, ISO 26262, and ASPICE

• Proven experience with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet

• Experience managing and executing the full software development lifecycle

• Good understanding of Agile principles, methodologies, and delivery

• Strong programming skills in C and C++

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and standard CI/CD tools such as Jenkins

• Basic MS Office skills, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Strong communication skills in both Japanese and English, with at least business-level proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking

• Ability to work autonomously, make sound technical decisions, and solve problems in a structured way

Nice to have:

• Experience in IVI and/or connected embedded software development

• Certified Scrum Master

• Experience working with Japanese OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers

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