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 Product Marketing Manager
Company: Salesforce
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Salesforce, a leading company in AI and CRM, is seeking a Product Marketing Manager for Sales Cloud. The role involves leading marketing efforts, creating compelling content, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of product marketing experience, a passion for technology-driven customer loyalty, and strong storytelling abilities. Salesforce is committed to equality and diversity, offering inclusive benefits and initiatives.
B2B Business Development Leader
Company: Visa
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Visa is seeking a B2B Business Development Leader with 12 years of experience in sales, business development, or management consulting. The role involves developing relationships and executing partnership opportunities with major banks and credit card companies in Japan. The individual will work closely with the Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions (CMS) Japan and the larger CMS Japan team to deliver on Visa Commercial Solutions (VCS) and Money Movement product strategy. Key responsibilities include excellent execution of strategic priorities, distilling the right vision and strategy for client relationships, strong analytical skills, and driving delivery of a quality sales pipeline for commercial core products and value-added services. This is a highly commercial and target-driven role, requiring strong financial, analytical, collaborative, and product skills. The position is hybrid, with employees expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week.
Lead, RWE and Evidence Excellence
Company: Novartis
Location: Kamimaruko, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
RWE and Evidence excellence is responsible for providing strategic oversight and guidance, as well as operational support on observational research/real-world data & evidence initiatives. The incumbent must have deep knowledge and extensive experience with Real-world Data (RWD) and Observational Research (OR)/RWE generation. They will partner with the Head of Medical Franchises, HEOR and GDD to lead the co-Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) at Novartis, providing expert guidance and direction to internal teams on local IEP planning, study delivery, strategic data acquisition, and building internal RWE capabilities.
M&A Banker - Associate
Company: JPMorgan Chase
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Join J.P. Morgan's Global Investment Banking M&A Group as an Associate in Japan. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, work on real-time transactions, and develop towards a leadership role. The role involves full-cycle transactional execution, client management, and interaction with other product groups. Required qualifications include over 3 years of investment banking experience, strong financial analytical skills, and proficiency in Japanese and English. Preferred qualifications include advanced Excel skills and accounting/finance/legal knowledge.
[IBM Japan] Storage Specialist
Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
IBM is seeking a Systems Engineer for expert lab services related to IBM Storage products. The role involves providing technical support, conducting skill transfers, and improving skills in the latest technologies. Requirements include strong storage knowledge, effective communication skills, basic networking and Linux skills, and 5+ years of experience in designing and building storage products. Preferred skills include independent problem-solving abilities, hardware/software development experience, and high English proficiency.
Manager, AI Project Management
Company: Avanade
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Avanade, a leading Microsoft technology solutions provider, is seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience in .NET environments and Microsoft products. The role involves managing all phases of a project, from planning and consulting to design, development, testing, and post-implementation support. The ideal candidate should have strong consulting skills, teamwork experience, adaptability, curiosity, and excellent communication skills. Avanade offers comprehensive training programs, global resources, and a career advisory system to support professional growth. The company fosters an inclusive and diverse culture, encouraging innovation and creativity through teamwork and continuous learning.
Sales Development Representative
Company: Datadog
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Datadog is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to discover, select, and acquire new customers. The role involves collaborating with the sales team to promote Datadog's impact and high value in digital transformation and cloud migration to potential IT engineers and innovators. The SDR will have the opportunity to grow their career in SaaS sales at Datadog, which offers a rich training environment and career path. Datadog values human relationships and collaboration, fostering creativity. The company operates a hybrid workplace to achieve a work-life harmony for each employee. Key responsibilities include developing and executing new customer acquisition strategies, conducting cold calls and emails for outbound outreach, performing simple interviews with prospects for lead qualification, and securing discovery meetings. The role also involves promoting cross-departmental collaboration and acquiring strategic new business development skills aligned with established sales methodologies.
Lead, Medical Excellence
Company: Novartis
Location: Kamimaruko, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
The role involves supporting the design, implementation, and execution of medical plans within assigned therapeutic areas, providing scientific information, assisting in clinical research design and organization, and fostering educational dialogues with KOLs and regulatory bodies. Key responsibilities include strengthening medical capabilities across MSL and Medical Science capabilities, driving performance management, collecting benchmark data, building a strong medical platform, and driving rapid adoption of omni-channel engagement. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, intermediate English, and at least 3 years of agile project management experience in a business context. Strong competencies in agile ways of working, strategic and logical thinking, cross-functional leadership, and interpersonal skills are required.
Talent Transformation Consultant
Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
IBM Consulting offers a career with long-term relationships and collaboration with global clients. You'll work with visionaries across industries to enhance hybrid cloud and AI journeys. The role encourages challenging norms, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. Key responsibilities include formulating strategies in organizational transformation and human capital management, leading DX and HR transformations, and validating BPO feasibility for business transformation.
Director, Product Lead, Data & Analytics - Japan & Korea
Company: Coca-Cola
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a hands-on architect with a strong background in data analysis and machine learning to join their Global Data & Advanced Analytics organization. The role involves collaborating with business function leaders and technology associates to identify business issues, propose solutions, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver projects. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, lead product development, and manage projects to launch products within defined milestones. They will also be responsible for training business teams, monitoring adoption, and evolving enterprise capabilities. Fluency in both Japanese and English is required.
Sourcing Leader - TGTS
Company: GE Vernova
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
The job description outlines a leadership role in sourcing for a repair shop, responsible for managing all direct material sourcing and buying. The role involves applying sourcing policies, negotiating with suppliers, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, proficiency in English and Japanese, and extensive experience in sourcing management. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are required. The role involves leading multi-cultural teams, conducting competitive analysis, and optimizing sourcing operations.
2025 Japan Full-Time Analyst Program (Tokyo)
Company: Morgan Stanley
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Morgan Stanley Japan is offering a Full-Time Analyst Program for eligible students graduating between September 2024 and September 2025. The program allows applicants to select their preferred business areas, which include Equity Research, Finance, Institutional Equity Division (including Quantitative Finance), Investment Management, and Technology. Visa sponsorship is provided, and a minimum beginner level of Japanese proficiency is required. The application deadline is on October 13, 2024, and the company recruits on a rolling basis. Morgan Stanley also offers various events for applicants to connect with the company.