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.

Senior Director, Retail Operations

Company: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Senior Director for Tokyo Retail Operations to lead retail operations teams across Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, two central Tokyo stores, and oversee e-commerce operations. The role involves creating and maintaining a commercial retail strategy, overseeing e-commerce operations, supporting the VP & General Manager, and working alongside the Senior Director, Tour Operations to maintain a high-performing and safe visitor attraction. The candidate should have a senior leadership role in the retail industry, preferably with experience in tourism, leisure, attraction, or heritage industry. Native-level fluency in Japanese and business-level English proficiency is required. The role is full-time, with regular weekend and evening work required.

Sr FP&A Analyst

Company: ServiceNow

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

ServiceNow, a global market leader in AI-enhanced technology, is seeking a Finance professional with 5+ years of experience for a role in Japan. The role involves supporting the Customer Outcome (Professional and Customer Success) team, contributing to financial planning, and managing headcount, Opex, and Capex forecasting. The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Japanese, have an analytical mindset, and proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools. ServiceNow values inclusivity and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The text describes a project management role at IBM, focusing on long-term contracts with clients in financial, insurance, and manufacturing sectors. The role involves collaborating with sales teams to explain, negotiate, and schedule contract terms, working with service teams for product configuration, and providing price adjustment support and contract creation. The position requires strong sales experience, communication skills, teamwork, and Japanese language proficiency. IBM values candidates with experience in internal direct sales, partner business, and proposal creation. The role offers flexibility in work and vacation scheduling.

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Company: Unilever

Location: Kamimaruko, Japan / Remote

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Unilever's Future Leaders Programme offers challenging opportunities to develop future leaders, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity. The programme requires a high TOEIC score for entry, and Unilever encourages applicants to disclose any support or access requirements.

Corporate Legal - Office of the Secretary - Assistant General Counsel/Assistant Corporate Secretary - Vice President (12-month contract)

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Assistant General Counsel/Assistant Corporate Secretary - Vice President for its Office of the Secretary - Corporate Legal in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves promoting consistent legal entity governance, advising senior management and boards of directors, organizing meetings, maintaining corporate records, and managing local processes. The ideal candidate should be a native Japanese speaker with high English proficiency, a law degree, and at least 2 years of legal or financial industry experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Senior Account Executive 1

Company: Equinix, Inc

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Senior Account Executive to sell its solutions to new and existing accounts. The role involves building customer relationships, facilitating strategic account planning, and leading the sales team on complex multi-region/multi-metro sales. The ideal candidate should have IT sales experience, preferably in the DC, Cloud, Telecom, or Networking industry, and be proficient in Japanese and English. A Bachelor's Degree is required, and 10+ years of experience is preferred. Equinix is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities.

Integrated Marketing Manager, Global Campaigns & Programs

Company: TikTok

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

TikTok, a leading destination for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Global Campaigns & Scaled Programs Manager based in Japan. The role involves developing and launching global campaigns and scaled programs in partnership with regional and global marketing teams. The ideal candidate should have extensive marketing strategy experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-speed tech environment. Fluency in English and Japanese is essential. The role is about inspiring creativity, bringing joy, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Sales Acceleration Manager

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The job is part of the Commercial Excellence Team within Corporate Strategy & Marketing, aiming to enhance the productivity of sales and marketing organizations and accelerate business growth for major businesses in Japan's Sormo Fischer Scientific Group. The role involves collaborating closely with global counterparts and the Japanese business department to provide sales training to sales personnel and managers, thereby strengthening sales competencies and promoting business growth. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the global/Asia Pacific sales training team, implementing and managing assessment and training programs, providing sales competency assessments, developing development plans based on assessment results, and managing sales competency and training records. The role also involves identifying areas where provided methodologies are not being adopted and reinforcing them through feedback, as well as managing budgets for assessments and training.

Advertising Solutions Architect, gTech, gReach Program for People with Disabilities (Japanese, English)

Company: Google

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Google's gTech Professional Services team offers a 12-month paid upskilling program, gReach, for industry professionals with disabilities. The program provides on-the-job training and project experience to help participants grow their careers. The team works closely with clients and internal stakeholders to identify business objectives, develop technical solutions, and build trusted relationships. Responsibilities include leading client meetings, exploring joint technical plans, and managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.

P&O Business Partner Development & Biomedical Research Japan

Company: Novartis

Location: Kamimaruko, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The role involves championing the People and Organization (P&O) agenda by advising, coaching, and influencing leadership teams to implement business strategies. The P&O Business Partner applies consulting skills and data-driven insights to deliver an organizational aligned workforce strategy, focusing on diversity and inclusion, talent management, organization design, culture, transformation, and employee experience. The role also involves enabling business transformation, promoting enterprise-wide programs, and liaising with People Partner teams on local change delivery and complex P&O cases. Key responsibilities include influencing business strategy, advising on strategic and operational execution, developing talent and leadership strategies, establishing strategic workforce plans, leading cultural change, and contributing to the P&O community. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, several years of P&O experience, and skills in business acumen, strategic workforce planning, talent development, and leadership development.

Sales Representative SM Nagoya

Company: BD

Location: Nagoya, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The job involves introducing and providing information about products to the anesthesia, nursing, intensive care, and diagnostic departments. The primary work location is Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Additional locations may be visited. The work shift is not specified. The job involves sales activities in surgical rooms, ICUs, medical safety management rooms, infection control rooms, and clinical testing rooms.

Services Technical Consultant (インフラ領域)

Company: Siemens Digital Industries Software

Location: Nagoya, Japan

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer with experience in system setup and operation, particularly with servers and databases. The role involves designing and building optimal infrastructure environments for clients using Siemens' PLM software, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with other consultants, architects, and project managers. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a high level of responsibility, and experience in areas such as AWS/AZURE, network knowledge, and software implementation in manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

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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