Software Architect

  • Tokyo
  • Partial Remote
  • Full-time
  • August 21, 2021
Conditions
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Apply from Japan Only
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No relocation to Japan
(No visa sponsorship from overseas)
Requirements
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Language Requirements
Japanese: Business Level
English: Business Level
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Minimum Experience
Mid-level or above
Our Team:
Founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors, Drivemode is fundamentally changing vehicle technology for drivers – we enable smarter and safer connected driving in any vehicle.
Drivemode has built a mobile-based connected vehicle platform which integrates directly with the vehicle to bring key communication and navigation features, while putting your vehicle’s data right at your fingertips. Our products are used by millions of riders and drivers in over 150 countries. In 2019 we were acquired by Honda as an independent subsidiary to integrate our platform directly into Honda vehicles around the world.

Honda Smartphone Voice Control system: https://global.honda/voice-control-system/


私たちのチーム:
ZipcarとTesla Motorsの起業家によって2014年に設立されたDrivemodeは、どの車両であっても、よりスマートで安全なコネクテッドドライビングを可能にするという、ドライバーの車両技術を根本的に変えることにチャレンジしています。Drivemodeは、車両とダイレクトに連結し、主要な通信やナビゲーション機能を提供すると同時に、車両のデータをすぐに活用できるような、モバイルベースのコネクテッド カー プラットフォームを構築しました。そのような当社の製品は、すでに150か国以上で数百万人のライダーやドライバーに使用されています。2019年には、当社のプラットフォームを世界中のホンダ車にダイレクトに連結するために、独立子会社としてホンダに買収されました。

Honda Smartphone Voice Control system: https://global.honda/voice-control-system/

Software Architect
Drivemode develops meaningful software solutions for drivers around the world. We
were founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors and acquired by
Honda in 2019.

Why Drivemode?
The best work is impactful, challenging and valued. Come to Drivemode to do your best
work.
Drivemode hires the best and the brightest people with exceptional talents, abilities and
potential, then offers a diverse collaborative and rewarding environment where they can
thrive both professionally and personally. At Drivemode, you will have the opportunity to
create global products that impact millions of drivers, in a unique startup culture that
values flexibility and innovation. At Drivemode, you are empowered to put your ideas to
practice, accelerate your growth and do your best work.
YES, Drivemode offers highly competitive financial rewards, comprehensive benefits,
educational initiatives and belonging. As Drivemode evolves and grows, so will you.

Who you’ll work with?
You will be part of a small, extremely talented startup team and report directly to the
Chief Architect.

What You Will be Doing?
As Drivemode’s Software Architect for Internal Consulting Division , you will be
responsible to assist executive leaders and project managers to build Drivemode’s
internal consulting practice and provide architectural and technical support for Software
Projects to increase the value of Drivemode and Honda products
● Provide appropriate guidance and solutions to improve Drivemode/Honda
products for our customers
● Deeply understand the requirements, the systems and the issues to assist on
projects
● Manage engineers performing architecture and code reviews as well as execute
architecture and code reviews independently
● Interface with vendors and assist them on achieving a code base for long-term
maintainability

Your Background Includes (Required Qualifications)
● A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or relevant
disciplines.
● More than 4 years of experience in Software engineering (design, coding and
test) in automotive, mobile phone, networking or home appliances industries.
● Customer interface experience for explanation about software design
● Experience of Project management for engineering team
● You have Exceptional, clear and effective communication skills and you are a
genius when it comes to building consensus, influencing others without direct
authority and keeping stakeholders aligned.

It will be great if you (Desired qualifications)
● Have worked in Automotive companies
● Have mobile Software experience
● Services or consulting experience
● You think cars, motorcycles, and other types of transportation can be 1000x better
than they are today

Smarter, Safer, Connected driving in any vehicle.

We were founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors and acquired by Honda in 2019. In 2020, we released Honda RoadSync with Honda motorcycle team. In 2023, our CEO Yo Koga was named as Global UX Officer and Drivemode is set to expand further to transform Honda and win in the growing Electric Vehicle market with our expertise in software and user experience.

Our Current Work

Honda motorcycles
We are building a modern software platform for Honda's new electric motorcycles. The platform, including mobile app and infotainment system, will be deployed in many countries. Not only working with Honda's motorcycle engineers as one team, we also do our own in-house hardware prototyping to enable us to learn and move quickly. The goal is to provide seamless motorcycle rider experiences with deeply integrated software and hardware.

Honda/Acura vehicles
We are working on a vehicle companion app & platform for Honda's next generation electric vehicles. The app will be a critical part of connected service offering for any future Honda & Acura vehicles globally. We are working closely with Honda's industry-leading hardware and vehicle experts to design the software and hardware as one experience for users.

Our Future Direction: This is just the beginning for us; we expect to expand our scope into other software driven areas for Automotive while continuing to grow and build on more capabilities

Working at Drivemode
We’re a diverse group of Silicon Valley and Tokyo entrepreneurs who want to make driving better. Our approach focuses on speed, learning, flexibility, and data-driven decision-making. We aren’t just “coders” or “designers;” we are problem solvers who understand that why you do something is just as important as what you do. We love challenges: the bigger, the better.

Our organizational structure is flat and everyone has an opportunity to share ideas, regardless of manager or job title. Openness, transparency, and communication are always priorities. We trust our employees’ abilities to make decisions in the best interest of Drivemode and give them the freedom to do what it takes to bring out the best in themselves and others. We provide support, mentorship, and growth across all positions to help employees identify and reach career and developmental goals.

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