The Engineering Head role offers the opportunity to lead the development and deployment of advanced autonomous driving technologies for the automotive industry. This position plays a critical role in shaping the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of autonomous vehicle systems for leading customers in Japan, while collaborating closely with global engineering teams. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineering leader seeking to influence the future of mobility through software and AI.
Responsibilities
Lead a world-class engineering team focused on building and deploying scalable behaviour systems for vehicles
Own the technical delivery of self-driving systems (SDS) for customers in Japan
Serve as the primary technical partner to Japanese OEM engineering teams
Define the engineering roadmap for the Tokyo team in partnership with global SDS engineering teams
Drive the overall strategy, technical roadmap, and architecture for Level 2 and Level 4 autonomous vehicle programmes
Support the successful deployment of autonomous driving technologies from development through to production environments
Foster engineering excellence and scalable software development practices across the organisation
Requirements
Experience building software for autonomous vehicles
Strong C++ development skills with a proven track record of delivering production-quality code
Deep expertise in at least two of the following domains:
Perception
Prediction
Behaviour and motion planning
Control systems
Sensor fusion
On-vehicle systems and middleware
Experience taking a system from prototype stage through to on-vehicle deployment
Demonstrated ability to architect large-scale, production-grade software for real-world robotics or automotive systems
Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to collaborate effectively with both local and globally distributed engineering teams
Benefits
Lunch and dinner allowance
Equity programme (RSU)
English and Japanese language learning allowance
Company-sponsored housing programme
Defined contribution pension plan
About the Company
A company in the software and artificial intelligence industry, this organisation develops advanced technology platforms supporting the development, testing, validation, and deployment of autonomous driving and vehicle software systems. The company serves customers across industries including automotive, transportation, construction, mining, and agriculture, with a strong international presence and continued growth driven by innovation in software-defined vehicles and intelligent machine technologies.