NEWSLETTER

Drivemode

Tokyo

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Technical Project Leader

Tokyo
Partial Remote
Full-time
October 27, 2021

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/

About the Role

As a Technical Project Leader in Drivemode, you will work with one of the top technical teams in

Tokyo to ensure the success of car technology projects which will be rolled out globally. Projects

are technical so you’ll need to be able to both understand the technology as well as be able to

flex your project management muscles to coordinate the team and stakeholders. The

technology is typically focused on new software which will modernize the user experience for

cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles.

業務内容：

プロジェクトリーダーとして社内の様々な自動車技術のプロダクトやプロジェクトにおいてプ

ロジェクトマネジメントの実施やデリバリープロセスのリードします。技術を理解するだけで

なく、組織のプロセス・仕組み・仕掛けづくりや、チームのプロジェクトマネジメントスキル

が必要となります。技術面では、すべてのユーザーに最先端のドライブ経験を与えるソフトウ

ェア開発が中心となります

What You Will be doing

● Lead consulting-style project engagements to improve the design and implementation of

large telematics systems, with emphasis on the improvement of user-facing mobile

applications that interact with the systems.

● Lead the Project as Consultant with engineers, designers, clients, and vendors to clarify

requirements.

● Ensure the team is aligned and all stakeholder expectations are managed.

● Help design elegant, cost-effective solutions to complex problems

● Assist in the implementation of modern development practices

● Lead the growth of Drivemode’s product advisory team

具体的な業務内容:

● プロダクト開発プロセスやプロジェクトの立ち上げ、推進、完了のリード：テレマティ

クスシステムの設計と実装を改善、システムと連動するユーザー向けモバイルアプリケ

ーションの改善に重点を置く。

● エンジニア、デザイナー、クライアント、ベンダーと一緒にコンサルタントとしてプロ

ジェクトを管理し、要件を明確にする。

● チームを団結し、すべてのステークホルダーの期待に応えられるようにする。

● 複雑な問題に対して、ソリューション設計

● 最新の開発手法の導入を支援する

● Drivemodeのプロダクトアドバイザリーチームの成長をリードする

We look for

Someone who thinks that cars, motorcycles, and other types of transportation can be

1000x better than they are today.

Exceptional communication skills and can communicate fluently in Japanese.

Someone who is able to adapt communication style depending on the audience

Experience with mobile software and backend systems.

Experience working on large and complex projects from inception to delivery.

Experience with a cloud computing provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle, etc…)

必須要件

車やオートバイのテクノロジーを進化させたい方

日本語流暢レベル

高いコミュニケーション能力

モバイルソフトウェア・バックエンドシステム開発の経験

大規模かつ複雑なプロジェクトの立ち上げかデリバリーまでを担当した経験

クラウド・コンピューティング・プロバイダー（AWS、GCP、Azure、Oracle等）の経験

Great to have

6+ years of software consulting and/or project management experience.

Business-level English

Automotive industry experience.

You are able to persuade others without direct authority over them.

You are very organized. You have a driving need to share clear, well-structured

information.

You have a desire to get things done quickly and to ship a product often.

You have a flexible attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Experienced or familiar with Agile methodologies. Agile or PMP certification is a plus.

歓迎条件

6年以上のソフトウェアコンサルティング・プロジェクトマネージメント経験

ビジネスレベルの英語力

自動車業界の経験

直接的な権限がなくても相手を説得することができる

組織における能力と時間管理や計画の能力に秀でている

柔軟な姿勢と起業家精神を持っている。

Agile手法を経験している、または精通している。AgileまたはPMPの資格があれば尚良し

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.

Drivemodeは才能、能力、可能性を持った最高の人材を採用し、彼らがプロフェッショナルとしても個人としても成長できる、多様で協力的でやりがいのある環境を提供してます。コミュニケーション・柔軟性・コラボレーションを重要とし、ユニークなスタートアップ文化の中で、世界中のドライバーに影響を与える製品の開発に携わることができます。自分のアイデアを実践し、成長を加速させ、ユニークな技術や製品・サービスでイノベーションを起こしたい方は是非ご応募ください。英文レジュメがなくても大丈夫です。日本語の履歴書・職務経歴書でのご応募も大歓迎です！

仕事環境：

● グローバルな環境、多様なバックグラウンドのメンバーが集まっています

● 服装自由

● ２０２０年１１月に恵比寿に移転しました。広々としたスタイリッシュなワークスペース。集中スペース、仮眠室もあり！

※コロナウィルスの影響により、現在は必要に応じてのみ出社してます

● シリコンバレー本社への出張あり

● ウィークリーチームランチ

※現在はオンラインで行ってます

● 仕事で必要な知識を身につけるための書籍購入・イベント参加等は、会社としても推奨しており、社費で申請することが可能です

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About Drivemode

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.

Japanese Language Policy
Although Drivemode's official language is English, Business level + fluency in Japanese may be required depending on a role that needs communication with Japanese-speaking stakeholders.
Visa Sponsorship
Drivemode provides visa and relocation support for certain positions, and for the roles where they have such support in place, they will clearly state that in the job description.
Paid Leave
- Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Japanese national holidays, New Year’s holiday
- Annual paid leave (10 days for the 1st year)
- Sick Leave (5 days per year)
- Celebratory/bereavement leave
Benefits
🧡 Conveniently located office in Tokyo

🏥 Health insurance

🚃 Commuting allowance

👩‍🎓 Language study allowance for non-Japanese employees

🍻 Team lunch party (Every Friday)

🍬 Favorite snack allowance

💜 We also have education support for up to 15,000 JPY a month, which are to be used to develop skills and acquire knowledge in the job area.
Engineer Interview Process
Interview process at Drivemode varies from position to position.
Here is an example of a process for our Software Engineer:
- 1st step: Resume screening and Screening online test
- 2nd step: 1st Technical interview with a hiring team
- Further step: 2-3 more interviews with the management
Remote Work
Drivemode was already a “remote team” before COVID-19, and they will continue to be with offices in multiple locations. However, due to the nature of work that happens inside Drivemode, there is a need to be at the office together from time to time when developing new products that involve hardware prototypes.
Work style
- Our standard working hours: 9:00 - 18:00
* We currently do not have flex time set up in our company.
* However we value and respect employees' work-life balance, and we provide an environment where employees feel comfortable enough to discuss his/her schedule with a reportline manager to prioritize a personal life, e.g. taking care of families.
* Also, we offer "holiday swap option" for employees to be able to move holidays to their non-busy time.
Tech Stack
Android: Android SDK, Kotlin, Java, Jetpack, Coroutines/Flow, Dagger/Hilt, Gradle, Android Studio

iOS: iOS SDK, Swift, SwiftUI, Combine (Async/Await), SPM, Xcode

Server/Infrastructure: Rust, PostgreSQL, gRPC, Docker, GCP/Firebase (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, etc.), Kafka, Terraform

CI/CD: GitHub Actions, DeployGate, Fastlane

IoT: Raspberry Pi, Arduino board, M5Stack, C++/C

Communication: Slack, Google Meet

Project Management: Jira Software, Notion, Miro

Analytics: BigQuery, Firebase Analytics, Jupyter, Pandas, scikit-learn

Others: Google Workspace
Parents and Family
We offer maternity leave and child care leave.
Also, we offer money gift for childbirth.