Embedded Software Engineer, Arene Professional Services

• Actively providing constructive feedback to team members and stakeholders
• Positively receiving feedback as part of continuous self‑improvement
• Working closely with customers, partners, and Arene’s product development teams
• Reporting to a function lead or sub‑function lead within the team
• Working from the office at least three days per week (up to two days of remote work allowed)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Based on customer requirements and constraints of vehicle systems and development environments, conduct specification definition, design, implementation, and evaluation of in‑vehicle applications and features on the Arene platform
• Collaborate with customers to technically align and discuss specifications, functional responsibilities, and ownership boundaries of applications and features
• Use the Arene toolchain to implement, integrate, and verify customer‑facing applications and features
• Evaluate the Arene platform and related tools, and provide feedback that contributes to continuous improvement of the Arene platform

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience in in-vehicle or embedded software development using C/C++
• Experience developing software on Linux platforms
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments
• Ability to collaborate with customers and internal/external stakeholders and proactively drive development activities
• Ownership mindset for quality and performance, with the initiative to work beyond one’s primary area of expertise
• Working‑level proficiency in English for technical communication
• Business‑level proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written)

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience designing and implementing software architectures with a focus on maintainability, performance, and reliability in embedded or automotive systems
• Knowledge or experience with in‑vehicle operating systems such as QNX or Android Automotive OS
• Understanding of automotive software standards and functional safety (AUTOSAR, MISRA, CERT, ISO 26262)
• Experience designing or abstracting vehicle software architectures across multiple domains or generations
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Experience collaborating with Japanese automotive OEMs or automotive companies
• Business‑level proficiency in English (spoken and written)

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Important Points
・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER
・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
・Work Hours - Flexible working time
・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
・Housing Allowance
・Retirement Benefits
・Rental Cars Support
・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment
・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.