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# Interested in future opportunities at Drivemode? at Drivemode

- **Company:** Drivemode
- **Location:** Tokyo, Japan
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2020-12-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/drivemode/e2c745e2-ca76-4264-91c4-dee975b275e2

## Job description

We would like to hear from you!

- Drivemode always enjoys speaking with talented people. Even if you do not see any position here that you are interested in or this is not the right timing for you but maybe in a few months time, please submit your information below. We will be in touch if you might be a good match for future opportunities at Drivemode!　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！

## Minimum requirements for future opportunities at Drivemode

- Team player who values and enjoys a diverse culture
- Entrepreneurial thinker who can respond rapidly to change and explore new things
- Business level fluency in English
- Business level + fluency in Japanese may be required depending on a role

## About Drivemode

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Drivemode is a software and user experience division of Honda, developing connected car platforms, apps, and digital interfaces for Honda and Acura electric vehicles and motorcycles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. Ltd., acquired in 2019)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA (with additional office in Tokyo, Japan)
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (founded by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Automotive technology, connected vehicles, software-defined vehicles, electric vehicle UX
- **Target customers**: B2B (Honda, Acura, automakers); B2C (Drivemode mobile app users and fleet managers)
- **Mission or purpose**: To make driving smarter, safer, and more connected by combining Silicon Valley software expertise with Honda's vehicle hardware platform.

## Products & Services
- **[Drivemode App]**: A consumer-facing Android app that transforms a phone into a car's central computing device, enabling voice-to-text, music overlay on navigation, Do Not Disturb mode, and travel recommendations. Designed to NHTSA safety guidelines.
- **[Driver Assistance & Analytics for Fleet Managers]**: A platform offering driver behavior monitoring, analytics, and safety features for commercial fleets.
- **[Connected Car Platform for Automakers]**: A bring-your-own-device (BYOD) solution that lets automakers integrate smartphone-based connectivity into vehicles without custom hardware.
- **[Honda EV & Motorcycle Software]**: Since the acquisition, Drivemode develops the in-car software and user experience for Honda's electric vehicles and a modern software platform for Honda's electric motorcycles.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$8M (2026 estimate) – Total Funding $11M (prior to acquisition)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Panasonic (lead investor in Series A), Incubate Fund (seed), Honda R&D (acquirer)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 34.2% YoY to 111 employees; expanding team across Mountain View and Tokyo; working on new EV launches and motorcycle software projects; global team spanning 5 continents.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Direct access to Honda's vehicle hardware and manufacturing** – allows integrated software-hardware development.
- **Startup autonomy within a large corporate parent** – maintains flat culture, fast decision-making, and innovation while leveraging Honda's resources.
- **Deep expertise in automotive-grade mobile UX** – app designed to NHTSA guidelines, with proven consumer adoption.
- **Diverse, global team** – employees from 20+ countries bring unique perspectives for a product used worldwide.

## Strategic Focus
- **Software-defined vehicles** – Leading Honda's transition to software-driven mobility, especially in EVs.
- **Electric vehicle UX** – Creating clean, intuitive digital experiences for Honda's next-generation electric cars and motorcycles.
- **Connected services** – Expanding platform capabilities for real-time data, navigation, and personalization.
- **Talent growth** – Actively hiring across engineering, product, and design roles to support upcoming launches.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Flat organizational structure, transparency, and openness. Employees are trusted to make decisions and given freedom to innovate.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: 20+ nationalities represented; strong commitment to DEI and equal opportunity.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid (office + remote). Core office days exist, but managers determine team-specific arrangements. Roles in Mountain View and Tokyo.
- **Benefits**:
  - Comprehensive health & life insurance
  - Retirement benefits (401k / 日本の年金制度)
  - Generous PTO (20 days in first year for Tokyo; flexible PTO in US)
  - Paid sick leave, holiday swap option
  - Education and learning stipend
  - Probation period of 3 months with immediate benefits enrollment
- **Visa Support**: Sponsorship available for Japan office (worldwide applicants welcome); US roles require work authorization but discussions about visa sponsorship are open.
- **Language**: English is primary work language; Japanese language skills not required for many roles.

## Sources
1. [Drivemode Careers Page](https://www.drivemode.com/careers)
2. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/drivemode)
3. [Built In Profile](https://builtin.com/company/drivemode)
4. [CB Insights Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/drivemode)
5. [Lever Job Board](https://jobs.lever.co/drivemode)

## Other roles at Drivemode

- [Full Stack Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/full-stack-software-engineer-drivemode-mountain-view-ev3w7ffwj7st) — Mountain View, CA
- [Product Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-operations-manager-drivemode-tokyo-xy37tpvfyasq) — Tokyo, Japan
- [People Operations Partner (Contract)](https://feeny.ai/job/people-operations-partner-contract-drivemode-mountain-view-w1mbz70dhrrj) — Mountain View, CA
- [IT Admin (Contract)](https://feeny.ai/job/it-admin-contract-drivemode-mountain-view-n8rvx0b7am6w) — Mountain View, CA
- [Workplace Experience Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/workplace-experience-manager-drivemode-tokyo-179fkwbwwsa3) — Tokyo, Japan
- [Director of Product Design](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-product-design-drivemode-mountain-view-ew56p1f6zcy0) — Mountain View, CA
- [Opportunities for Candidates with Disabilities](https://feeny.ai/job/opportunities-for-candidates-with-disabilities-drivemode-tokyo-eq5mefwxnfy1) — Tokyo, Japan
- [Staff People Business Partner](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-people-business-partner-drivemode-tokyo-vta5szeb47r4) — Tokyo, Japan
- [Senior Technical Program Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-technical-program-manager-drivemode-mountain-view-rg1p83aeb3h6) — Mountain View, CA
- [Software Engineering Manager - Mobile](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineering-manager-mobile-drivemode-mountain-view-kw6mt9ztmzsd) — Mountain View, CA