The data scientist joins Mazda’s AI team to analyze internal data using machine learning, reinforcement learning and deep learning, visualize findings, and program analytical simulations.
About this role
This role develops GUI and HMI applications for Mazda Connect, Mazda’s in-vehicle infotainment system and digital cockpit interface. Responsibilities may include planning, designing, developing and evaluating Android applications; prototyping and producing 3D content with Unity; and proposing, defining and technically validating software architectures. The position may be performed as an engineer or team leader.
The applications are used in Mazda vehicles sold globally. The development team has approximately five members, with many members having joined the company mid-career. Work is coordinated under team leaders, including across different locations.
Applicants must have experience in at least one of the following areas: application development on Android or Linux; embedded software development using languages such as C, C++, C# or Java; or 3D content development using Unity or a similar tool. Experience from consumer electronics, smartphones or games is accepted in addition to automotive experience. Experience developing IVI, meters, HUDs or other in-vehicle software, agile or Scrum development, software development team leadership, and open-source software contributions is welcomed.
The position is a permanent full-time role. Working hours are 9:00 to 17:45 with a 45-minute break, under a flextime system without core hours and with a standard working time of eight hours per day. Work is performed through a hybrid combination of working from home and working at an office, depending on the work. The expected locations are the Mazda R&D Center Tokyo in Minato-ku, Tokyo, or Mazda’s headquarters in Fuchu-cho, Hiroshima. Future transfers to domestic or overseas business locations may be possible.
Monthly pay starts at JPY 240,000, with an expected annual salary of JPY 4.5 million to JPY 9.6 million depending on experience and skills. The package includes annual salary increases, bonuses paid twice a year, commuting expenses, retirement benefits, company-leased housing, vehicle purchase discounts and social insurance. Annual paid leave is 15 to 20 days, with 121 annual holidays. Overtime work is possible and is compensated separately. A three-month probationary period applies.
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