Automotive Technical Architect / Automotive Consultant (ADAS | SDV | AUTOSAR | Embedded Software)

Japan, Kanagawa No remote work (on-site) AI / Machine Learning / NLP, DevOps / SRE / System Integration, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems / IoT, Software Development / Programming, Testing / QA Full-Time

About TCS Japan

Tata Consultancy Services Japan (TCS Japan) is a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions. We help our clients simplify and evolve their increasingly complex IT environments to drive meaningful business transformation. Leveraging deep industry expertise and a global network of research and delivery centers, we deliver the highest levels of quality and satisfaction to our clients.

Transform business. Contribute to a better society. At TCS, your ambitions can become reality through world-class technology and industry knowledge.

Working alongside world-class colleagues
Every great endeavor begins with an individual's vision and conviction to make the world more convenient and better. TCS Japan draws on the collective expertise of 600,000 colleagues around the globe, working together to bring digital-driven transformation to the world.

About this role
Join our Automotive team as a Technical Architect / Consultant, shaping the future of mobility through embedded software architecture for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). You will lead the design and delivery of automotive ECU software platforms for a leading global OEM, establish development processes and CI/CD environments, and guide a team of 20–25 engineers. This role combines deep technical leadership with strategic consulting and project management, offering significant influence over next-generation automotive software platforms.

Required Qualifications

Experience in automotive embedded software development
Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, development, unit test, integration test, and system test
Expertise in the following areas:
  - Languages: C, C++, Python
  - OS / Middleware: Linux, QNX, AUTOSAR
  - Controllers: Renesas R-Car, NXP S32G, RH850
  - Toolchains: GCC, Multi, Vector DaVinci, EB tresos
  - Communication Protocols: CAN/CAN-FD, SOME/IP, DoIP, DoCAN, MQTT, HTTP, DDS, IPC (MQ, Socket, Data Sharing)
  - Tools: Docker, Git, JIRA, GTest, Polyspace, Cantata++, CANoe
Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese

・Develop automotive ECU software for RTOS or POSIX-based platforms using Model-Based Development or hand-coded implementations
・Establish development processes and platforms covering the complete embedded software lifecycle
・Build and maintain CI/CD-based software development workbenches
・Develop test frameworks, including ECU virtualization environments
・Lead and manage engineering teams of approximately 20–25 members
・Ensure compliance with automotive standards including AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and ASPICE
・Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports covering progress, schedules, milestones, risks, and ongoing activities
・Manage project planning, execution, KPI monitoring, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, quality management, and coordination with offshore development teams in India

About the Team
Our department drives the future of mobility, specializing in embedded software development for automotive systems and Software-Defined Vehicles. We foster a culture built on agility (rapid prototyping and iterative development), ownership (empowering individuals to drive impactful solutions), and transparency (open communication and knowledge sharing across teams).

About the Project
We serve as a strategic software partner to a leading global automotive OEM, supporting their transformation toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) — spanning strategic consulting and technical execution, from software architecture roadmaps to scalable solutions for next-generation mobility.

Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to help establish a next-generation automotive software platform, working on technologies such as ECU virtualization, containerization, centralized compute platforms, and digital development ecosystems. You'll collaborate with experts across OEM and Tier-1 cross-functional teams, and with colleagues from multiple geographies and diverse backgrounds. Strong performance is recognized and rewarded with career growth and exposure to new client opportunities.

Career Path
You will start as a Technical Architect and, based on performance, progress toward a Solution Architect / Project Manager role.

Location
Kanagawa Prefecture / Client site

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(8 actual working hours; flextime system available, core time 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Employment classification:
Deemed working hours system — specialized/discretionary labor type (deemed at 8 hours/day)

Annual Salary
Salary is determined based on individual experience and ability, in accordance with company policy (the original listing does not specify a fixed monthly base amount; compensation is negotiated individually).
Discretionary Labor Allowance (if applicable): ¥60,000–¥80,000/month (≈ ¥720,000–¥960,000/year), paid under the specialized-work discretionary labor system.
Salary Increases: Available, based on annual performance review.
Bonus: Provided, based on company and individual performance (specific amount not fixed; determined per company policy).

Insurance: Health insurance, welfare pension, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance

Savings & Retirement Programs: Employee property accumulation savings program (Zaikei) and defined contribution pension plan (regular employees only)

Lifestyle Benefits: Cafeteria plan (corporate employee benefits program with selectable options)

Facilities: Access to corporate membership facilities (sports clubs, hot spring resorts, hotels, and more)

Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), Japanese national holidays, Year-end and New Year holidays, Paid, annual leave (10 days during the first year, depending on joining date), Bereavement leave, Maternity, childcare, and family care leave

No remote work (on-site)

Country / Region

Japan

Prefecture (State)

Kanagawa

Job by

Tata Consultancy Services Japan Limited

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses for the past 50 years. We believe innovation and collective knowledge can transform all our futures with greater purpose. At TCS, we go beyond helping businesses transform through technology. We help them make a meaningful difference; to their customers, and to the communities they serve.