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.

TKO Client Operations Associate Sr.

Company: Capital Group

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The role involves working with an outsourced unit registry, handling applications, transactions, maintenance, AML/KYC, and distributions. Key responsibilities include onboarding distributors, conducting ITM fund onboarding, ensuring prompt and professional query responses, delivering timely reporting and sales materials, and acting as a liaison for tax and fund administration teams. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in fund investor servicing, be highly organized, self-driven, and a committed team player with strong communication skills in English and Japanese. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, and retirement plan.

09P - Customer Partner - Incentive

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Lead, Project Management

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Kyndryl is seeking a Project Manager for Mainframe (IBM System z) projects. The role involves overseeing the planning, design, construction, migration, and post-service follow-up of systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing large-scale mainframe system construction and version upgrades, possess strong project management skills, and have excellent communication abilities. The role requires managing teams, leading meetings, analyzing risks, managing finances, and ensuring client satisfaction. The position offers opportunities for career growth and skill development, with a focus on customer success and a multicultural environment.

Strategic Partnership Development Associate, gReach Program for People with Disabilities (Japanese)

Company: Google

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The gReach Program is a 12-month paid upskilling program for industry professionals with disabilities, offering on-the-job training and project work. The Knowledge and Information Partnerships team is seeking a Strategic Partnership Development Associate. This role involves fostering relationships with top partners like merchants, credit card issuers, and digital wallet providers to support Google's Commerce initiatives. The associate will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to relationship building, negotiation, project management, and collaboration. The Global Partnerships organization explores new opportunities with Google's partners, supporting a wide range of products including advertising, Search, Assistant, Maps, Travel, Shopping, and Payments.

Customer Partner

Company: Kyndryl

Location: Tokyo, Japan / Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Kyndryl is seeking an Account Management Partner to drive proactive account growth, develop and execute cutting-edge account strategies, and build trusted relationships with top-level executives. The role involves leading one or more Portfolio or Strategic accounts, generating new opportunities, and expanding existing work into larger scopes and new capabilities. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience running account P&L, deep knowledge of business and technology trends, and proven experience with revenue growth, cost, profitability, trends, and risks. Japanese language proficiency and experience in the Manufacturing industry are preferred. Kyndryl values diversity and offers opportunities for career growth, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and certification in major platforms.

RF/Antenna Application Engineer

Company: Ansys

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Ansys is seeking a RF/Antenna Application Engineer with expertise in designing/simulating microwave components, antennas, and RF boards. The role involves providing technical pre-sales support, performing professional services, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to create pervasive simulation solutions. Key responsibilities include coordinating technical activities throughout the sales opportunity lifecycle, understanding customer product design needs, and assisting in creating differentiating simulation solutions using the Ansys platform. The ideal candidate should have a BE, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, fundamental knowledge of high frequency, microwave, and antenna concepts, and experience with ANSYS HFSS or other simulation software.

[IBM Japan_Technology] テクノロジーエキスパートラボセールス

Company: IBM

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Technology Expert Lab at IBM's Product & Technology Area is a team of specialist consultants who contribute to clients' and partners' businesses by providing methodologies, best practices, and offerings to optimally utilize IBM products. The sales team collaborates with IBM's cutting-edge technology delivery team on various proposal activities to achieve sales targets. Key responsibilities include listening to clients' challenges and needs, proposing appropriate solutions using expertise and technical skills, coordinating with case creation and brand teams from proposal to contract, and implementing new solution market deployment and business development based on use cases and reference architectures. The position appeals to those who are positive about creating organization and business with the team, collaborate with various roles (sales, engineers, partners) for diverse proposal possibilities, and can quickly learn and propose the latest technologies to clients beyond their assigned products. This role is suitable for those who positively enjoy creating new products, teams, and actions, have a proactive learning attitude (technology, soft skills), and possess necessary skills, experience, interpersonal relationship building, customer communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Preferred skills include corporate sales experience, sales target achievement, knowledge of service and solution businesses in the IT industry, enterprise product knowledge, ability to challenge new roles without being constrained by traditional sales activities, logical thinking and argumentation skills, proposal writing and presentation experience, English communication skills, and IBM product knowledge.

Sales Representative DS Tokyo

Company: BD

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Posted Jan 24, 2025

BD is a global company leading in patient and healthcare professional safety and medical research, clinical testing. They offer innovative medical equipment and cutting-edge biotechnology to realize their vision of 'making tomorrow's medicine accessible to everyone'. BD is seeking passionate candidates who share their vision and mission. With a global network spanning 50 countries, BD collaborates to deliver healthcare services to all, focusing on reducing medical costs and improving safety and healthcare. Join BD's global mission to bring change to people's health.

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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