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.

Manager, Commercial Sales

Company: Datadog

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Datadog is seeking a Commercial Sales Department Team Manager to lead Commercial Account Executives in acquiring and closing new customers from small and medium-sized enterprises. The role involves providing strategy and mentorship, ensuring high accuracy and consistency in forecasting, and promoting a healthy sales pipeline. The ideal candidate should have experience in direct sales operations (SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, or similar), a proven track record in managing outbound sales teams, and strong forecasting skills. The company values human relationships, collaboration, and creativity, and operates a hybrid workplace to achieve work-life harmony. Datadog offers competitive compensation, stock options, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits.

[IBM Japan_Law, IP, Compliance] Senior Attorney

Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

IBM is seeking a qualified lawyer with 10 years of experience, fluent in both Japanese and English, to provide legal advice and counsel on various matters. The role involves influencing functional strategy, leading multi-functional teams, and managing projects or programs with significant impact on business costs or expenses. The ideal candidate should have a vision of the functional or unit mission, be recognized as an expert in their field, and have considerable latitude in defining tools, processes, priorities, and resources.

[Data&AI Expert Lab]Delivery Consultant (watson)

Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Joining IBM Technology Expert Labs means delivering top-tier services for clients, focusing on IBM products and solutions. The role involves technical consulting in Data Science & AI, with a preference for those skilled in NLP, Machine Learning, and Web system development using Python, Node.js, Java. The company culture is collaborative, experiential, and supportive, with excellent onboarding and learning opportunities.

Associate- Campus hiring_Tokyo - April 2026

Company: Infosys

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Infosys, a global leader in digital services and consulting, is seeking an Associate IT Consultant for Business Processes and IT Platforms in Tokyo. The role involves leading projects from requirements gathering to implementation, delivering high-quality, value-added consulting solutions, and collaborating with onshore and offshore teams. The ideal candidate should have interest in business and IT consulting, knowledge of platforms like ERP and AI, excellent communication skills, adaptability, organizational skills, and a strong sense of responsibility. Infosys is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Software Engineer, Tokyo

Company: Niantic

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Niantic is hiring Software Engineers to develop next-generation AR and location-based games using their Real World Platform. The ideal candidate should have a passion for games, strong technical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams. Responsibilities include designing RPC protocols, writing game logic, and ensuring system security and scalability. The role requires a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in building scalable platforms. Proficiency in Java, Go, or C++ is necessary, along with experience in networked and distributed systems. The position involves working in a fast-paced hybrid environment, with required in-office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Niantic values engineers who consistently deliver quality results and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Channel Sales Executive

Company: Ansys

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Ansys is seeking a Channel Sales Executive to grow company sales from small to medium-sized businesses through indirect and direct sales activities. The role involves leading channel partner reps, developing key customer and market opportunities, and championing the ANSYS Partner Program. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, business, or related field with 6+ years of successful sales, key accounts, and indirect channel account management experience in the software industry. They should possess excellent time management, communication, decision-making, human relations, presentation, and organization skills, along with strong analytical, planning, coaching, and contract negotiation abilities. The role requires up to 50% travel and fluency in English and the local language of the territory. Ansys values diversity, inclusion, and ethical conduct, and offers a prestigious work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Opportunity Development Representative

Company: Equinix, Inc

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, is seeking an Opportunity Development Representative. The role involves generating qualified leads, conducting account research, and participating in sales opportunities. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience, native Japanese and business English language skills, and a Bachelor's Degree. Equinix is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities.

【KJ】 Director, Security Technical Engineer

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Kyndryl is seeking a Security Specialist with experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance. The role involves designing, building, managing, and modernizing mission-critical technology systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for enabling and securing customer organizations, cultures, and ecosystems. They will assess, predict, prevent, and manage the risk of IT infrastructure and data, developing and implementing security policies and procedures. The role also includes raising awareness of potential security threats through technical security training. Kyndryl offers opportunities for career growth, hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and certification in major platforms.

2025 Japan Summer Analyst Program (Tokyo)

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Morgan Stanley, a leading global financial services firm, is offering a 2025 Summer Analyst Program in Tokyo. The program is open to graduating students from overseas universities or those studying abroad during the academic year June 2024 to September 2025. Proficiency in both English and Japanese is required. The internship period is 10 weeks between June - August 2025. Applicants can be considered for various hiring business areas including Equity Research, Finance, Fixed Income Sales and Trading, Institutional Equity Sales and Trading, Investment Banking, and Technology. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with deadlines on August 18, 2024, September 15, 2024, and October 13, 2024. Morgan Stanley also offers events for direct connection and other opportunities for students with alternative graduation dates.

Customer Partner for Energy and Utility industry

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Kyndryl is seeking an Account Management Partner to drive proactive account growth, develop and execute cutting-edge account strategies, and build trusted relationships with top-level executives. The role involves leading one or more Portfolio or Strategic accounts, generating new opportunities, and expanding existing work into larger scopes and new capabilities. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience running account P&L, deep knowledge of business and technology trends, and a proven track record in revenue growth, cost, profitability, trends, and risks.

[IBM Japan]Product Service Specialist

Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

IBM Japan is seeking a Product Service Specialist to lead the establishment and expansion of a network services organization within the Technology Lifecycle Services (TLS) department. The role involves supporting services for network system design, construction, maintenance, and operation, as well as project leading for network system construction projects and providing technical advisory services for stable IT system operation. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience as a network engineer, skills in network/virtualization technologies, and strong communication abilities. Preferred skills include CISCO CCIE or CCNP certification, Juniper Professional Level or higher certification, VMware VCP-NV certification, and leadership experience in system construction projects.

Wholesale Credit Risk - Associate

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 14, 2024

The job posting is for a Credit Risk - Associate position within the Corporate Investment Bank (CIB) Wholesale Credit Risk team. The role involves diligence, risk grading, structuring, and ongoing monitoring and management of a diverse and complex portfolio of risks. Key responsibilities include lending activities, trading related credit exposures, customer due diligence, financial analysis, and credit risk assessment. The ideal candidate should have credit risk experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Japanese and English language skills are required. Preferred qualifications include at least 3 years of work experience in financial services.

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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