FOUNDER

SHINPEI KATO

I Have Three Faces.

Born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa in 1982, Shinpei is the founder, CEO and CTO of TIER IV, and a co-founder and chairman of the Autoware Foundation. He also works as an associate professor for the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo.

MISSION

Co-Create Value,

Disruptively.

We do things which others have never done before by creating completely new methodologies. We co-create value boldly by delicately disrupting conventional value.

 
 

VISION

The Art of Open Source,

Reimagine Intelligent Vehicles.

We provide open access to autonomous driving technology such that everyone, from individuals to organizations, can participate in and contribute to a sustainable ecosystem of intelligent vehicles and autonomous driving technology for the benefit of society.

CORE VALUES

The Professional

THE STANDARD WE STRIVE FOR

Create References, Empower People.

Intelligent vehicles will influence the way we live, and can even change our culture. Our goal is to develop autonomous driving technology for intelligent vehicles that enable new applications and enhance society, which in turn serve as the essential platform to improve our quality of life. TIER IV promises to create references that empower people.

OUR MINDSET

Make It Possible With Partners,

Make It Feasible For Partners.

We believe that open-source software brings a unique and universal approach to autonomous driving technology that will reinvent how we live. To fulfill this epoch-making project, TIER IV is committed to the formation of open communities, in which we take the initiatives to make it possible with our partners and achieve our transformational vision.

OUR STYLE OF WORK

Proactive,

Productive.

We aim to make intelligent vehicles affordable and available, so that they can be used by everyone, every day. TIER IV strives to work actively at the forefront of autonomous driving technology and provides the best engineering practices whenever needed, all while enjoying ourselves as we produce happiness through truly safe and efficient mobility.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

  • Our main office is located in Shinagawa, Tokyo. It is in the center of Tokyo and easy to access from almost all modes of public transportation.

  • Our office has a garage where we can develop & build autonomous vehicles.

  • Our 2nd floor has a common space where our employees can communicate and make events occasionally.

Office

Entrance Space

Shinagawa
Office

9-minute walk from Shinagawa station.
5-minute walk away from Kitashinagawa station.
Open refreshment area
Dedicated garage on the first floor 
Dedicated garage on the first floor
Open refreshment area
Discussion Scene

Working Conditions and Benefits

Working Conditions and Benefits

  • Full -time Employment

    TIER IV offers flexible work arrangements,

    including contract and part-time.

  • Working hours : Flex time system（Remote work available）
Working Hours : 8 hours / day

  • Saturday, SunDay, National Holidays
Summer Holiday：3days（between July to September）

    ※Excluding new hires on July and August of the current year
New Year’s Holiday：6days

    ※Depends on the company calendar, including New Year's Day.
20 days of paid leave upon hire

  • 2 Months

  • Full social insurance : Welfare pension, Health insurance, Employment insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance

    Commuting allowance (According to company regulations)

    Life Support : Childcare leave, Congratulatory or condolence leave, Shorter working hours, etc.

Benefits Package

  • Events

    We occasionally hold events, such as end-of-year parties, happy hours, etc.

  • Flextime

    Many TIER IV members work on a flextime schedule (without a fixed core time) that enables them to decide everyday work schedule. This system allows people to have more freedom in their work-life balance.

  • 20 Days Paid Vacation

    We offer 20 days of paid vacation for the 1st year (in general 10 days in Japan). This is because we believe people need a bit of time to adjust themself to new environments. Therefore, we would like them to take a longer vacation to keep them fresh.

  • Activities

    We have several groups which are focusing on different activities, such as motorbiking, climbing, fishing, skiing, etc.

  • Corporate Defined Contribution Pension Plan

    We offer a corporate defined contribution pension plan to support our employees.

  • Lectures & Study Groups

    Many teams organize diverse study meetings where people can share up-to-date knowledge with each other.

TIER IV by Numbers

  • Age Distribution

    Age Distribution

  • Amount of Funding

    Amount of Funding

    The scale of the GI Fund project is planned to be 25.4 billion yen over 9 years from FY2022 to FY2030

  • No. of Employees

    No. of Employees

  • Ratio of Engineers to Total Employees

    Ratio of Engineers to Total Employees