Development of next-generation platforms, applications, and cross-domain services for Software-Defined Mobility

(cross-domain area within Software-Defined Mobility Development Department for four-wheel vehicles)
*C-level

*This recruitment is exclusively for
candidates through CODE TO JAPAN only

RECRUITMENT FOR THIS IS OPEN

Job Description

Chief Level. Development of next-generation platforms, applications, and cross-domain services for Software-Defined Mobility (cross-domain area within Software-Defined Mobility Development Department for four-wheel vehicles)

Location:
●Midtown Tower 3, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
●AddGrace Omiya 10th and 11th Floor, 1-398-1 Sakuragi-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
●4630 Shimotakanezawa, Haga-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture
●WeWork LINKS UMEDA, 8th Floor, Yodobashi Umeda Tower, 1-1 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
●18th Floor, Dai Nagoya Building, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

You will be assigned to one of the above locations. Depending on business needs, you may be transferred, seconded, or dispatched to domestic or overseas offices (including subsidiaries and affiliated companies).

Annual salary: over 12 million JPY
Level: Mid-career
Start of employment: March 2025
Position/Job Description

This job opening is for a chief-level engineer position.

The automotive industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, with the concept of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) gaining traction. This approach involves defining the software first in the development process, followed by the hardware—a method of vehicle creation known as “Software-Defined Mobility (SDM)” at Honda. Last fiscal year (2023), we established a new organization to advance SDM. To further strengthen this organization and promote cross-organizational reforms, we are creating a new team and are looking for new members to join us.
 
Specific Responsibilities
You will be responsible for one of the following areas related to the development of the next-generation (2030) platform for four-wheel vehicles:
 
Formulating, designing, implementing, and evaluating large-scale software architecture requirements
Formulating, designing, implementing, and evaluating hardware requirements
Developing technical strategies
Data analysis
Formulating, designing, implementing, and evaluating software requirements for API and service design
Planning digital services, system design, and PoC verification for cross-domain service development
Identifying challenges in large-scale software architecture development
Establishing architect rules and governance control
Note: Depending on your expertise, aptitude, and company needs, you may be assigned to other duties as determined by the company.
 
Development Tools
AUTOSAR Adaptive/Classic, C/C++, Python, Javascript, Shell scripting, Doors, Enterprise Architect, PREEvision, JIRA/Confluence, Git, SVN, Jenkins, GoogleTest framework, Docker
 
Appeal and Rewarding Aspects
You will have the opportunity to take on challenges during the era of CASE, a once-in-a-century transformation in the industry.
You can contribute to society in visible ways by developing cutting-edge technologies on a global stage.
 
Corporate Culture/Company Characteristics
Based on the basic philosophy of “spreading the joy of buying, selling, and creating to the world,” Honda has continued to create numerous products since the founding period. From executives to new employees, We have a culture in which everyone ithink freely and thoroughly pursue their dreams and ideals, and it is a work environment where everyone can play an active role regardless of their educational background or age. Employees who have the ability to actively face and promote their work are entrusted with major tasks, even if they have just joined the company. I would like those who have the spirit to raise their hands and launch a project by saying, “I want to create this kind of technology!” to join our company.

Qualifications

Required Skills
Candidates with any of the following knowledge or experience:
● Experience in embedded software development (especially from requirements definition to detailed specification design)
● Knowledge of communication technologies (4G/5G/LTE/Bluetooth/Ethernet/NFC/Wi-Fi/ETC2.0/CAN)
● Experience in electrical circuit design
● Experience in building cloud environments
● Experience in data analysis
● Experience in UX development
● Experience in systems engineering
● Experience in system/software architecture design
 
Preferred Skills
● Experience in automotive embedded software development
● Experience with object-oriented development (SysML, UML) and requirements analysis
● Experience in agile development and as a Scrum Master
● Experience in large-scale system development and project management
● Experience working in a development environment with Automotive SPICE Level 2 or higher
● Ability to formulate technical strategies with a medium to long-term perspective
● Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO 21434)
● Knowledge of and development experience in artificial intelligence
● Communication skills in English
 
Desired Personal Qualities
Candidates with the following mindset and aptitudes:
● A passion for creating groundbreaking technologies and contributing to society
● A desire to eliminate accidents worldwide
● A commitment to providing new value to customers through vehicles
● A drive to take on new challenges
● The energy to set and achieve ambitious goals
● A strong desire to work on a global stage
● The ability to actively share your ideas, engage others, and find the best solutions to challenges
● Strong communication skills, enabling positive interactions with various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Various insurances (employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, health insurance, welfare pension insurance)