Tech Jobs in Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo’s tech scene thrives on a blend of cutting‑edge research and vibrant entrepreneurship, especially in districts like Shibuya, Akihabara, and Roppongi. The city’s R&D budget tops 10% of GDP, attracting global investors and startups alike. Coupled with local incentives such as the Tokyo Startup Visa, talent from around the world sees Tokyo as a launchpad for innovation.

Leading companies in Tokyo span automotive, consumer electronics, fintech, gaming, and AI. Toyota’s R&D center, Sony’s interactive division, SoftBank’s Vision Fund, Rakuten’s e‑commerce platform, and LINE’s messaging ecosystem dominate the landscape. Global giants—Google Tokyo, Amazon Japan, Microsoft Japan—have regional headquarters that offer diverse product and cloud roles. The city’s startup ecosystem hosts over 1,200 tech ventures, many headquartered in the burgeoning Shibuya and Shinjuku districts.

Living costs in Tokyo are high: a one‑bedroom apartment in central wards averages ¥150,000–¥200,000 per month, and utilities add another ¥15,000–¥20,000. Salary transparency becomes essential, allowing candidates to benchmark offers against the market, negotiate benefits that cover housing allowances, and ensure their compensation aligns with the city’s living standards.

Member Service Representative (Part-Time) - Camp Kinser

Company: Navy Federal Credit Union

Location: Kamimaruko, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a candidate for a position that involves providing a full range of products and services, including depository accounts, lending products, and credit/debit cards. The role requires analyzing and resolving account/loan problems, assisting members with applications, and counseling them on products and services. The candidate will also perform platform banking functions, assist lower-level team members, and ensure proper handling of cash and negotiable instruments. The position is eligible for a referral program and offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment. Qualifications include the ability to work independently and in a team, knowledge of savings and checking products, effective communication skills, and the ability to navigate multiple screens and PC applications.

Associate Customer Success Manager (CST/Scaled CS team)

Company: HubSpot

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

The Scaled Customer Success Team at HubSpot is recruiting for a new Customer Success Manager. This role is crucial in supporting the growth of millions of customers by providing value through various communication methods. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of HubSpot customers in Japan, becoming an expert in inbound sales and marketing. They will provide world-class service, manage tasks, resolve customer challenges, and promote HubSpot products. Collaboration with global stakeholders is also required to deliver scaled programs and ensure a seamless customer experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about customer success, curious, logical, adaptable, and has experience in client-facing or account management roles. Proficiency in English and business-level Japanese is necessary.

Account Executive, Commercial Sales (GRB)

Company: Salesforce

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Salesforce, a leading CRM company, is seeking a sales professional for roles in Tokyo, targeting mid-sized companies and startups. The role involves creating sales plans, proposing to new clients, and upselling/cross-selling to existing ones. The position emphasizes service provision over product sales, focusing on customer success. With a strong emphasis on decision-maker engagement, the role offers quick sales cycles and career growth opportunities, including potential steps up to Mid Market and General Business units.

Senior Program Manager, ISG Hybrid Cloud Delivery (Work location: Nagoya)

Company: Lenovo

Location: Nagoya, Japan

Posted Nov 01, 2024

Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, is seeking a Strategic Senior Program Manager for ISG Hybrid Cloud Services and High Performance Computing. The role involves managing complex strategic programs, service account management for large enterprise customers, and working closely with global account teams for major automotive customers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in IT Project Management, Solutions & Consulting, and a strong technical background. They must possess excellent leadership, customer-facing, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage large-scale projects across global teams.

Sales Rep

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

The job description involves promoting sales of plastic consumables and general equipment such as centrifuges, concentrators, safety cabinets, incubators, pH meters, etc. The role requires managing sales performance, conducting product PR activities, demonstrations, negotiations, and deliveries at customer sites. The main equipment sold is general equipment. The position also involves communication skills, sales management, proposal-based sales, sales forecasting, and report preparation. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is beneficial. Previous sales experience, especially in laboratory equipment, is preferred. The company offers comprehensive sales support from marketing, application, service engineering, and sales assistant teams. New employees undergo product training and OJT for three months, followed by regular internal seminars to strive for professional growth. Career development opportunities include sales skill enhancement training and management capability acquisition. The team consists of 6 members including a manager. Daily schedule involves morning and evening visits to distributors and daytime visits to customers, with regular team meetings and monthly 1-on-1 meetings.

Order Handling PM

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Hitachi, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

The job description outlines a comprehensive role involving order and project execution, cost management, customer relations, and team coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various aspects including claims, revenue planning, cash flow, technical issues, quality, risk management, health and safety, and payments. They will also handle warranties, failures, project meetings, negotiations, and customer training. Additional responsibilities include up-selling, change orders, optimizing projects for cost, net working capital, cash flow, COPQ, and payments. The role also involves collecting customer feedback, developing project schedules, and coaching lower-level professionals. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant degree, have at least 5 years of digital marketing experience, and possess CMS expertise. Proficiency in MS Office, B2B business understanding, and English language skills are required. Knowledge of marketing automation tools, SEO, Google analytics, digital ads, and graphic design applications is beneficial.

Presales Solutions Consultant_Simulation Autonomy

Company: Siemens Digital Industries Software

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer to promote and demonstrate their Autonomy products (Simcenter Prescan, Prescan360, Autonomy Data Analysis, Critical Scenario Creation) to customers. The role involves leading technical and proposal support for Siemens partners, expanding partner business, and understanding customer business processes and challenges to lead projects. The ideal candidate should have engineering knowledge in physics, mathematics, and control, expertise in ADAS/AV product applications, and experience in ADAS/AV algorithms development. Strong communication skills in Japanese and English, presentation skills, project management skills, and the ability to lead technical communication with external partners are required. The position involves global operations, customer product presentations, and collaboration with international pre-sales members and marketing events. Siemens offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, pension, and private healthcare.

Client Service Account Officer - Payments - Associate

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 01, 2024

JPMorgan is hiring for an Associate role in the Client Account Management (CSAM) team within the Payments business. The role involves enhancing client experience, managing client expectations, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in the financial industry, particularly payments ecosystem, and proficiency in Japanese and English. Minimum 3 years of experience in the financial industry is preferred, along with knowledge of cash management, ERP, and TMS. JPMorgan is a global leader in financial services, valuing diversity and inclusion.

ERP Technical Architect - Director

Company: Avanade

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Avanade is seeking a Director of ERP Technical Architect to lead project delivery, manage program-level solutions, secure senior management buy-in, and direct change management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERP solutions, particularly Dynamics 365 F&SCM, strong leadership skills, and expertise in contract terms and interpretation. They should be a consultative, collaborative, relationship builder with resilience, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity. Avanade offers exceptional development and training, real-time access to technical resources, and a supportive, diverse culture.

Client Consulting Manager

Company: Visa

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) in Japan offers a Consulting Manager role, responsible for delivering consulting engagements for financial institution clients. The role involves client interviews, data analysis, and presenting recommendations to improve clients' payments business growth and profitability. VCA's services align Visa's and clients' interests, driving business growth and Japan's transformation to a cashless society. The position requires fluency in Japanese, strong analytical skills, and experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.

Senior Legal Counsel, Japan

Company: PayPal

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

PayPal, a global digital payments platform, is seeking a legal expert with extensive experience in online payments, interbank money transfers, and settlements. The role involves providing legal and regulatory advice on various financial services, including credit & debit card fund settlements, foreign exchange, money remittance, e-money, digital wallets, payment gateways, and more. The candidate should have a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience, preferably in regional laws and regulations related to payments. They will also engage in regulatory advocacy, advise on commercial contracts, mergers, and acquisitions, and handle onsite inspections by regulators. PayPal is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Associate Customer Engineer, Generative AI, gReach Program for People with Disabilities

Company: Google

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Nov 02, 2024

Google Cloud Platform is offering a 12-month paid upskilling program for industry professionals with disabilities. The role, Associate Customer Engineer, involves working closely with regional GenAI expertise to build workshops and technical demonstrations for customers. The goal is to showcase Google Cloud's GenAI solutions and help customers leverage advancements in Large Language Models (LLM). The program aims to provide underrepresented groups with career growth opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Tokyo, Japan?
Tokyo offers a broad spectrum of roles: software engineers (front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack), data scientists, AI/ML engineers, cybersecurity specialists, DevOps engineers, product managers, UI/UX designers, blockchain developers, fintech analysts, and gaming developers. Many positions focus on automotive electronics, consumer electronics, fintech, AI, IoT, and cloud services.
How are remote vs. on‑site work trends shaping Tokyo tech roles?
While multinational firms like Google and Amazon increasingly support remote or hybrid models, local Japanese companies—Sony, SoftBank, and LINE—still favor on‑site presence for collaboration. Hybrid arrangements are common, with core meetings in the office and flexible working from home. The trend is shifting toward more remote options for roles that can be performed digitally, such as cloud infrastructure and data analysis.
Which major employers dominate the Tokyo tech sector?
Key employers include SoftBank Group, Rakuten, Sony, Toyota Motor Corporation, LINE Corporation, Mercari, CyberAgent, Amazon Japan, Google Tokyo, and Microsoft Japan. These firms offer roles in R&D, product development, cloud services, and fintech, and many provide relocation packages and language support.
What salary expectations should tech candidates anticipate in Tokyo?
Average annual salaries for tech roles in Tokyo vary by function: software engineers earn ¥6–10 million, AI/ML engineers ¥8–12 million, data scientists ¥7–11 million, and product managers ¥10–15 million. Senior and specialized roles can command above ¥15 million. These figures typically include bonuses, housing allowances, and health benefits, reflecting Tokyo’s high cost of living.
What advice is there for relocating to Tokyo for tech work?
Start by securing a work visa—many companies sponsor the highly skilled professional visa. Research neighborhoods: Shibuya and Minato are popular for expats, offering international schools and convenient transit. Use local job boards and attend meetups in Roppongi Hills or the Tokyo Tech Hub. Prepare for housing costs by negotiating a monthly allowance, and consider shared apartments or company‑sponsored housing to reduce expenses. Learning basic Japanese will ease daily life and strengthen workplace relationships.

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