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Maximizing Human Resource Value at Tier IV

In a bid to bolster its vision of democratizing autonomous driving, Tier IV, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced a major reform of its human resource policies. This initiative aims to attract exceptional global talent and ensure that their capabilities are fully realized. Starting October 1, 2025, the company will introduce an innovative total reward system encompassing grades, evaluations, and compensation, in addition to a revision of its side job policies.

Overview of Revisions

Definition of 'Displayed Ability' by Grade

Tier IV will redefine each grade by introducing a measurement for 'displayed ability,' which refers to the skills employees show. This approach will fortify both development and evaluation processes. The new evaluation system will adapt to non-linear business growth, allowing for a flexible promotion structure where significant promotions can potentially double an employee's salary.

Dual Career Ladders for Enhanced Talent Development

The organizational hierarchy will be streamlined into departments and sections, equipped with clear decision-making authorities. The career ladder will be categorized into two tracks: Management (M-Line) and Individual Contributor (IC-Line). This classification not only clarifies roles but also emphasizes specialized titles within the IC-Line such as Fellow, Distinguished, Principal, and Senior, aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing the quality of work.

Competitive Salary Ranges Reflecting Market Levels

Tier IV plans to analyze the compensation levels of competing firms, including foreign companies, to design attractive salary ranges. M-Line and IC-Line employees in the same grade will have identical salary ranges to secure and nurture top-tier specialized talent.

Revision of Side Job Policies for Open Source Software Expansion

As a pioneer in the development of the open-source software for autonomous driving, Autoware, Tier IV is dedicated to expanding its ecosystem. With the introduction of this new HR policy, Tier IV will now allow side jobs related to Autoware. This merger of activities aimed at enhancing open-source software with regular work is intended to foster both business growth and career advancement.

About Tier IV

Founded in December 2015, Tier IV is a deep tech company leading the development of the open-source software, Autoware, which is central to its mission of democratizing autonomous driving. The company provides a software platform that leverages Autoware to deliver a range of services tailored to market demands in the field of self-driving technology. Through the ecosystem created by Autoware, Tier IV collaborates with partners worldwide to expand the possibilities of autonomous driving, striving for a safer and more sustainable society.

Company Summary

• - Company Name: Tier IV, Inc.
• - Location: Shinagawa, Tokyo
• - Website: https://tier4.jp
• - Established: December 2015
• - Main Business Activities:

- Development of autonomous driving platforms
- Development of autonomous driving web services
- Sale of autonomous driving system development kits
- Education in autonomous driving technology

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