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.
QC Analyst
Company: Novartis
Location: Sasayama, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The role involves utilizing chemical lab skills to test and measure products and materials, ensuring adherence to established standard operating procedures, analytical methods, and current compendia. The main responsibilities include setting up a new lab, creating procedure manuals, and introducing equipment. The role requires meeting targets for quality, cost, personnel, and timelines while adhering to GMP and licensing requirements. Collaboration with global organizations is necessary to introduce testing methods from abroad while meeting company requirements in Japan. Essential requirements include over 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality management, proficiency in Japanese and business-level English. Knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals is preferred. The role values curiosity, inspiration, and self-leadership, with a high degree of autonomy expected. Novartis offers a supportive work environment, diverse teams, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
[IBM Japan]SAP Managed Service Solution PM
Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
IBM Consulting offers a career with long-term relationships and collaboration with clients worldwide. The role involves developing a technology roadmap, leading project architecture, and managing application development, maintenance, and transition. Experience in SAP operation and maintenance, leading proposals, and delivering ERP AMS projects is preferred. The company culture encourages curiosity, creativity, and long-term career growth.
[Data&AI Expert Lab] デリバリーコンサルタント(watson)
Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
IBM is seeking a Data and AI Expert Lab Consultant to collaborate directly with clients on major initiatives. The role involves deepening understanding of clients' business issues and implementing strategic changes to drive organizational transformation. This impacts multiple IBM business units and industries worldwide. IBM is looking for experts who can establish trust and provide tailored knowledge to meet individual business needs. The Data Science & AI Services Consultant will provide technical consulting on IBM products, focusing on data science and AI solutions, data foundation migration, and Data Ops. The role involves implementing consulting services for IBM software and cloud services, proposing and designing solutions, defining requirements, and building implementations. The consultant will leverage machine learning and natural language processing technologies to propose and implement solutions. The role may also involve managing projects and contributing to IBM's technical expertise in the Data & AI field, including products from other companies and open-source technologies. The role offers a wide range of career paths, including expertise in product/technology domains, architecture, project management, and other technology areas. Required skills include experience with NLP for solution design, data science consulting skills and system design, AI consulting skills and system design, machine learning-based solution design, web system design and construction skills using Python, Node.js, Java, and basic skills in generative AI. Experience with cloud system design and implementation, and project management and leadership is also desirable.
Manufacturing Support
Company: GE Vernova
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
This job involves providing general administrative support at a repair shop for gas turbine engine parts for large-scale thermal power plants. Responsibilities include phone coverage, mail handling, supply management, invoice processing, customer and internal visitor management, document management, and other general affairs. The ideal candidate should be a native Japanese speaker with business-level English skills, intermediate PC skills, and the ability to work independently and flexibly. Desired qualities include humility, transparency, focus, strong communication and decision-making skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Lead Project Engineer
Company: Hitachi Energy
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The project engineer is responsible for the design and solution of electrical power distribution and transmission systems, adhering to Japanese electrical codes. They will be involved in presales activities, technical presentations, and post-handover operations and maintenance. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in power electronics, electrical fault calculations, and protection coordination. Fluency in Japanese is essential, with fair English communication skills. The position involves working as part of a team, managing pressure, and understanding mechanical and electrical diagrams.
Product Engineer
Company: Hitachi Energy
Location: Kōfu, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The job involves engineering responsibilities for various electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, generators, gas insulated switchgears, isolated phase buses, and transformers. The role encompasses maintenance, repair, expansion, and modification projects, with a focus on providing excellent commercial and technical solutions. The position also includes overseeing product-specific service and execution support, engineering, measurement techniques, secondary techniques, and maintaining technical material master data. The individual will define project milestones, manage engineering work, prepare technical specifications and documentation, participate in technical development, analyze installed products, and provide technical support. The role requires an engineering degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 5 years of experience in high voltage technics, deep understanding of high voltage technics, ability to motivate young employees, and proficiency in English.
［日本IBM テクノロジー事業本部］watsonx カスタマーサクセスマネージャー・アーキテクト
Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
IBM is investing heavily in Customer Success Management (CSM) globally since 2021. This presents a significant career growth opportunity for IBM employees to collaborate with important clients and contribute to their success. CSM roles are currently in high demand in the market. The role of watsonx Customer Success Manager (Architect) involves working closely with IBM's diverse and energetic customer success team to create and implement value-driven use cases for clients using IBM's software products, particularly watsonx. The role requires deep technical skills in AI and watsonx products, the ability to design solution architectures, and experience in deploying IBM software. The ideal candidate should have experience in enterprise software delivery, technical sales, consulting, or support, and a proven track record in cloud vendor engineering or consulting. Knowledge of hybrid cloud, OpenShift, IBM middleware, and software services is essential. Experience in global collaboration with multinational teams is also welcome.
EHS Leader
Company: GE Vernova
Location: Yokohama, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
The job description outlines the role of an EHS leader at a TGTS repair shop, responsible for ensuring compliance with Japanese laws and global company standards. Key responsibilities include developing and managing EHS projects, handling safety administration, risk management, and EHS training. The role involves investigating incidents, maintaining ISO 14001 certification, and collaborating with EHS representatives at domestic and international sites. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of EHS experience in manufacturing plants, proficiency in English and Japanese, and strong interpersonal and personnel management skills.
Agency Solutions Manager - GBS Japan
Company: TikTok
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking an Agency Solutions Manager. The role involves proposing advertising strategies, enhancing agency competitiveness, conducting meetings, collaborating with internal teams, leading projects, and providing feedback to the product side. The ideal candidate should have fluency in business English, experience in ad sales or digital marketing, strong analytical skills, a growth mindset, and the ability to communicate product value. TikTok values diversity and inclusivity, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy.
Partner Account Manager
Company: Celonis
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
Celonis, a global leader in Process Mining technology, is seeking a Partner Account Manager for its Ecosystem team. The role involves managing partner success, driving adoption, and setting partnership goals. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in SaaS or consulting, strong business acumen, and the ability to build long-term relationships with executives. Celonis offers a unique opportunity to work with industry-leading technology, personal growth, competitive compensation, and a supportive global team.
Portfolio Lead Banking Senior Director
Company: Avanade
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
Avanade is expanding its Account Service Teams to offer industry-led, dedicated services to clients. As an Account Technology Strategist, you will support client relationships, translate business goals to technology outcomes, and drive technical thought leadership. The role requires enterprise architecture skills, strategic mindset, and the ability to manage complexity. Avanade offers a diverse and inclusive culture, exceptional development and training, and real-time access to technical resources globally.
[IBM Japan Ecosystem]Partner Sales for co-creation with SIers
Company: IBM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posted Oct 03, 2024
IBM is seeking a sales leader for system integrators in Japan, focusing on Hybrid Cloud and AI software and hardware. The ideal candidate should have Japanese business fluency, over 3 years of enterprise software and hardware sales experience, and preferably partner sales or business development experience in the IT industry. Knowledge of Cloud, AI, Automation, and Security is beneficial.