Tech Jobs in JP Tokyo

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JP Tokyo’s tech scene has surged thanks to a robust startup ecosystem, deep ties to global investors, and a strategic focus on AI, fintech, and autonomous vehicle software. The city’s vibrant culture and world‑class infrastructure make it a magnet for talent looking to work on cutting‑edge products while enjoying a cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Key players include multinational tech giants like Google JP Tokyo, Amazon Japan, and Microsoft Japan, as well as homegrown leaders such as Rakuten, LINE, Mercari, and DeNA. The gaming sector thrives with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo, and Square Enix, while automotive tech is powered by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan’s software divisions. Fintech hubs in Minato and Shibuya host startups such as SBI Holdings’ fintech arm and Money Forward, creating a diverse mix of opportunities across software engineering, data science, and product management.

Living in JP Tokyo can be expensive—average monthly rent in districts like Minato or Shinjuku ranges from ¥150,000 to ¥250,000. With high taxes and a competitive housing market, salary transparency is essential for evaluating true compensation packages, negotiating benefits, and ensuring that your earnings match the city’s cost of living.

Account Executive, Enterprise

Company: Snowflake

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Snowflake, a leading data platform, is seeking a seasoned field sales professional with over 6 years of SaaS experience. The role involves becoming a Snowflake product expert, presenting to prospective customers, and driving sales strategies. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in new customer acquisition, contract negotiation, and understanding customer challenges to provide appropriate solutions. Strong communication and presentation skills, along with the ability to build long-term relationships with executives, are essential. Snowflake is rapidly growing and is looking for individuals who share their values and can contribute to innovation.

Key Account Manager, Secure Power

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The Key Account Manager (KAM) role is a significant technical sales leadership position managing relationships with strategic and multi-country targeted accounts. The KAM is expected to develop strong relationships with senior decision-makers, specifiers, and contractors, and lead the commercial strategy for focus accounts. This role involves selling Schneider Electric's complete portfolio, requiring extensive experience in the hyperscale datacenter and colocation segments. The KAM must be an expert in their field, able to translate knowledge into business language and articulate it within a client environment. Key responsibilities include developing relationships with key decision-makers, leading virtual teams, processing feasibility assessments, and building strong relationships with country/cluster stakeholders.

FP&A Manager

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The job posting is for a key FP&A role in Thermo Fisher Scientific's Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) in Japan. The successful candidate will lead financial activities for critical business divisions, including Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry, Chemical Analysis, and Installment Enterprise Services. They will work closely with senior commercial leaders and global finance counterparts, providing strategic financial analysis to drive performance improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience. A Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or equivalent, and 5+ years of FP&A experience are required. Proficiency in English and Japanese, along with experience in ERP systems and analytical tools, is preferred.

Metro Network Deployment Engineer

Company: Google

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The job posting is for a Network Implementation Engineer role at Google. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. They will work with various teams and external vendors to ensure efficient and reliable network operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing installation technicians, testing network devices, generating implementation plans, and maintaining network documentation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or a related field, along with 2 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include experience collaborating across multiple levels, directing field operations, and speaking conversational Japanese.

Product Offer & BD Manager - UPS

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The role involves managing the '3ph UPS' product business, focusing on market share, revenue goals, and gross margins. Key responsibilities include business development, product and program management, business reporting, and sales & marketing support. This involves identifying new market segments, conducting market research, developing business plans, managing product development, and executing marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the IT/Data center/Industrial Infrastructure industry, strong presentation skills, and proficiency in Japanese and English.

Industry Technology Sales for the Financial Sector

Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

IBM is seeking a Technology Seller to build customer relationships and propose enhancements to existing systems and new solutions for major financial clients. The role involves sales targets for products, maintenance, and related services, while also incorporating consulting and system integration proposals. The successful candidate will be the primary contact for clients, leading the proposal process and creating direction and milestones. The team is recognized for excellent teamwork and has won a prestigious internal award. The role requires sales experience in the IT industry, leadership skills, and strong communication abilities. Knowledge in infrastructure-related areas and data-related areas is preferred.

Head of Field Marketing (Campaigns, Programs and Events Marketing) - Japan

Company: Snowflake

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Snowflake, a rapidly growing software company, is seeking a Head of Field Marketing for Japan. The role involves driving pipeline generation, developing marketing programs, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of B2B marketing experience, strong leadership skills, and a global mindset. Snowflake offers competitive benefits including free lunch, 401K, phone & gym reimbursement, and paid parental leave.

Manager, Sales Development

Company: Salesforce

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Salesforce, a leading company in CRM, AI, and data, is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Manager. The role involves managing a team, coordinating with external sales, and collaborating with marketing. Key responsibilities include team recruitment, KPI management, and fostering growth. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of sales experience, 3+ years of team management, and strong communication skills. Salesforce values diversity and inclusivity, offering equal employment opportunities.

BigData Technical Consultant /Architect

Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

IBM offers career growth opportunities for employees to deepen relationships with global clients and promote further collaboration. They support clients in driving transformative changes using hybrid cloud and AI, leveraging IBM's technology portfolio and partnerships. Curiosity and insatiable thirst for knowledge are crucial for success in this role, which involves challenging the status quo, exploring diverse ideas, and creating innovative solutions to impact clients' businesses. IBM provides career possibilities and growth opportunities, with a culture that welcomes employees' existing skills and experiences. The role involves using analytics technology to analyze clients' data, supporting business strategies from operations to IT, and delivering consulting services. IBM employs advanced analytics technology to extract insights from vast, diverse data, turning them into strategic advantages for businesses. Required skills include experience as a BI/DWH, Data Lake, or Data Governance Architect/PM, building analytics systems (AI, Business Intelligence, Mining), programming experience (Python, Java, C++), and knowledge of Watson's 'Understand', 'Learn', 'Analyze' features. Desirable skills include experience with various statistical analysis methods, machine learning, data mining, and proficiency in SPSS, SAS, and other statistical software. Business-level English proficiency is also welcome.

CEA

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Tokyo, Japan / Remote

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Kyndryl is seeking an innovative Enterprise Architect to join their team. The role involves connecting business needs with IT strategy, using architectural models to create a clear picture of how requirements can be met. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, knowledge of TOGAF or Zachman framework, and excellent communication skills. Kyndryl offers opportunities for career growth, diverse work environment, and comprehensive benefits.

Production Support Engineering (SMTS/LMTS)

Company: Salesforce

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 30, 2024

Salesforce, a Customer Company, is seeking a Software Engineering candidate for a high-impact global role. The role involves solving critical customer technical escalations, identifying root causes, and proposing fixes. The ideal candidate should have strong Java skills, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and a passion for problem-solving. Mentoring and collaboration with cross-functional teams are also part of the role. Salesforce is committed to equality and inclusivity.

Marketing Campaign Optimization Manager, Japan

Company: Zoom

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Zoom is seeking a Marketing Campaign Optimization Manager with 5+ years of experience in data management, marketing operations, and process, and marketing data analysis & insight. The role involves leading the end-to-end process of campaign planning, handling database enrichment and targeting requirements, delivering campaign planning, following-up briefs, and tracking progress on the Impact of Campaigns. The candidate should be familiar with data management skills in Salesforce, Tableau, Pardot, and SQL, Excel, and have fluent verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English. The role reports to the Head of Japan Marketing and involves working alongside the wider Japan Marketing team, including cross-functional support teams. The company culture is high-growth, and the role requires the ability to function independently and collaboratively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in JP Tokyo?
JP Tokyo offers roles from software engineering, data science, AI research, and cybersecurity to product management, UX design, DevOps, and embedded systems. The city also hosts niche positions in automotive software, robotics, and blockchain development, especially within companies like Toyota, Sony, and fintech startups.
Is remote work common for tech roles in JP Tokyo?
Many firms now adopt hybrid models, allowing 2‑3 days of remote work per week. Large multinational offices keep core teams onsite for collaboration, while startups and fintech firms offer fully remote or flexible schedules to attract talent from across Japan and abroad.
Which major employers dominate JP Tokyo’s tech market?
Key employers include SoftBank, Rakuten, LINE, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Toyota Research Institute, Amazon Japan, Google JP Tokyo, Microsoft Japan, and consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and Capgemini. These companies drive the majority of the 4,080 openings.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in JP Tokyo?
Typical annual salaries range from ¥8,000,000 for entry‑level software engineers to ¥15,000,000 for senior architects or ML leads. Data scientists earn ¥9‑12M, product managers ¥10‑13M, and UX designers ¥7‑10M. Benefits often include performance bonuses, stock options, and relocation allowances.
How should I prepare for relocating to JP Tokyo for a tech job?
Secure a work visa (e.g., Engineer/Specialist in Humanities) and learn basic Japanese for

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