Drive the Future of Autonomous Mobility

Join a global technology leader developing next-generation autonomous driving systems for the future of mobility. Be part of a team building advanced driving intelligence systems that integrate cutting-edge sensors and software to make mobility smarter, safer, and more human-centered.

■ Job Title

Function Owner – Autonomous Driving System

■ Company Overview

Our client is a leading global Tier-1 automotive technology company driving innovation in software-defined vehicles. The team in Japan focuses on developing advanced driver assistance and autonomous driving systems for major global OEMs.

■ Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Function Owner, you will oversee and lead the design of vehicle-level functions for next-generation autonomous driving systems. You will integrate multiple sensors (camera, radar, ultrasonic) and work closely with software and validation teams throughout the entire V-model process to ensure system quality and functional performance.

• Lead functional design and development for autonomous driving systems
• Manage system design integrating camera, radar, and ultrasonic sensors
• Define and update system and stakeholder requirements (traceability management)
• Collaborate with system architects, software engineers, and test/validation teams
• Act as technical lead during customer meetings and test drives
• Define KPIs, test strategies, and performance measurement approaches
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and company standards
• Lead or support technical reviews with suppliers and cross-functional teams

■ Experience and Qualifications

• System engineering experience (ASPICE)
• Basic knowledge of embedded software and SoC architecture
• Experience writing system requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)
• English: Business level or above
• Japanese: Conversational level or higher (Business level for OEM-facing role)

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive communication, diagnostics, and microcontrollers
• Basic project management (schedule, scope, resource, communication)
• Software engineering knowledge (AUTOSAR)
• Experience with MBD tools (Simulink / Stateflow)
• Programming skills: C, Python
• Understanding of computer vision and image processing

■ Good Reasons to Join

• Work on cutting-edge autonomous driving technologies
• Collaborate in a global, multi-disciplinary environment
• Shape next-generation software-defined vehicle systems
• Flexible work style (including remote work up to 2 days per week)

■ Work Location

Tokyo, Japan
(Scope of change: Location as specified by the company)

■ Salary

Negotiable