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.
Global Marketing Lead, Pikmin Bloom
Company: Niantic
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Niantic is seeking a Product Marketing Manager for Pikmin Bloom, a game launched globally in October 2021. The role involves leading marketing communications and planning for live game components and real-life events. The ideal candidate should have a passion for the product, experience in IT or entertainment marketing, and strong cross-functional team collaboration skills. Responsibilities include go-to-market execution, growing business, defining new feature launches, tracking analytics, and managing the global marketing budget. The role requires native Japanese fluency and business-level English, with in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Niantic, known for games like Pokémon GO, values diversity and a hybrid work environment.
Senior iOS Engineer
Company: Hinge
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
The company Eureka, which operates the largest online dating service in Japan called 'Pairs', is seeking a senior iOS engineer. The company aims to maintain its leadership in the dating and marriage market, with a mission to make people's lives 'worthwhile'. The service has already grown to be a world-class product, with significant potential for further growth in Japan and other Asian markets. The role involves working on various projects, improving functionality, fixing bugs, and enhancing UI. The ideal candidate should have extensive iOS development experience, proficiency in Swift, and experience with UIKit, Core Animation, and Core Graphics. Familiarity with Texture is preferred but not required, as training will be provided. The company offers a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
Study Abroad Consultant/留学コンサルタント
Company: EF Education First
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
EF Education First is seeking a Study Abroad Consultant with a passion for sales and customer experience. The role involves driving sales, supporting students, managing events, and providing customer service. The ideal candidate is outgoing, positive, and thrives in high-paced environments. They should have a university degree, 1-5 years of sales or customer service experience, and be fluent in Japanese and English. EF values a multicultural and international work environment, and the role offers opportunities for career growth.
Program Manager, CDx
Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Program Manager for the Clinical Sequencing Division. The role involves leading the development, external relationships, and regulatory submission of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) based Oncology Companion Diagnostic (CDx) assays. The successful candidate will serve as the Core Team Lead and external point of contact for multiple CDx programs, proactively identify risks and mitigations, develop and control program timelines, conduct internal and external team meetings, and ensure compliance to company Product Commercialization Process (PCP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) for developing regulated products. The ideal candidate will have experience with commercialization of products, preferably in diagnostics, an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Engineering, strong verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English, experience with regulated medical devices development, project management, and proficiency with 'Project Management software'. The company offers competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, and a range of employee benefits.
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Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
IBM views work not just as a job, but as a mission. The purpose includes designing, coding, consulting, selling, establishing markets, innovating, and collaborating. The role involves supporting the maintenance of systems built with IBM software products, collaborating with customers and IBM product support departments to address challenges and resolve issues. The main mission is to provide quick support to customers through extensive product knowledge and understanding of customer environments, offering preventive maintenance, and facilitating communication between customers, IBM product support, and development departments for problem resolution. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance support, problem resolution, remote assistance during system service or version upgrades, reporting to customers about product-related issues, and collaborating with both domestic and international product support and development departments.
Sales Executive - Bar Supplier (Osaka)
Company: Diageo
Location: Osaka, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Diageo Japan K.K. is seeking a Sales Executive - Bar Supplier for a permanent position in Osaka, Japan. The role involves driving RTM and sales activities, developing strategic alliances, and increasing the company's portfolio footprint in the on-trade sector. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with key partners, driving a value-based selling approach, and understanding key account needs. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and negotiation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build relationships with industry influencers.
IM/HOS/AV Lead, Japan
Company: Pfizer
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
The role involves leading a team of commercial colleagues, managing the P&L for IM/HOS/AV products in Japan, driving cross-functional teams to meet revenue and IBT targets, and contributing to the broader IM/HOS/AV strategy. The colleague will also represent the business at the country leadership level, lead business development and commercial portfolio marketing teams, and ensure all activities align with company policies and global regulatory guidelines.
Account Executive, General Business Sales (ゼネコン・デベロッパー)
Company: Salesforce
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Salesforce, a leading company in AI, data, and CRM, is seeking an Account Executive for General Business Sales. The role involves planning and implementing sales strategies for large and mid-sized companies in the Tokyo area. The candidate will collaborate with various departments to acquire new customers and deepen relationships with existing ones. The position requires at least 5 years of corporate sales experience in the tech industry, strong consultative selling skills, and a customer-first mindset. Salesforce is committed to equality and diversity, offering inclusive benefits and initiatives.
Manager, Commercial Sales
Company: Datadog
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
The job posting is for a Manager, Commercial Sales position at Datadog, a global SaaS business. The role involves strategizing, mentoring, and guiding a team of Commercial Account Executives, impacting a significant line of business. The company values office culture, offering a hybrid workplace for work-life harmony. Key responsibilities include motivating the team, forecasting performance, hiring and training staff, managing the sales funnel, and facilitating new team member ramp-up. The ideal candidate is experienced in hi-tech direct sales, familiar with SaaS/Cloud and Salesforce, and passionate about coaching and team management. Datadog offers high income earning opportunities, professional development, and an inclusive company culture.
Specialist, Channel Activation - TLA
Company: Diageo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Diageo Japan K.K. is seeking a Customer Activation Specialist for a permanent position in Tokyo, Japan. The role involves assisting sales executives in developing key customers' alcohol category visions and strategic action plans. The successful candidate will manage influential luxury channels, increase brand awareness, and implement high-quality drinking experiences. They will work closely with the TLA & Advocacy Management Manager and Brand Teams to create brand assets and execute staff training, menu and feature printing, back bar management, and merchandising. The ideal candidate should have a native level of Japanese and a business level of English, along with strong analytical skills, luxury and creativity, and the ability to work in a fast-moving, matrix organization.
Systems Administrator (MV) - 38101
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
Huntington Ingalls Industries - Technical Solutions Division is seeking a Systems Administrator for their AFSOC C2MS contract at Kadena AFB, Japan. The role involves providing administration, operations, maintenance, and engineering support for various systems including databases, servers, networks, mobile devices, and radios. The ideal candidate should have IAT Level II certification, experience with Windows (2012 and higher), scripting, PowerShell, Bash, Active Directory, and MDM. A 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required. Desired certifications include AWS SysOps Administrator Associate, MDM Certs, and Systems Admin IT Certification. Experience with various software applications and hardware platforms routinely utilized by AFSOC is also preferred. The role requires a Secret Clearance and is not eligible for telework. The company values diversity and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Strategic Designer - BCG X
Company: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 13, 2024
BCG X is a global team of experts in technology, design, engineering, and venture architecture. They work together to create strategic advantages for major global companies through business creation, product development, and growth. Their role involves conducting qualitative research, developing product concepts, crafting pitches, and leading brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas. They require experience in product development, design thinking, user interviews, market trend understanding, teamwork, brand strategy, industrial design, behavioral economics, and English proficiency.