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Software Engineering Jobs in Japan

There are 359 open Software Engineering jobs in Japan on freehire right now. 77 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are ai, python and cloud.

Most requested skills

ai 40%
python 38%
cloud 35%
cpp 24%
linux 23%
ci-cd 20%
api 18%
networking 18%

How the work is done

Hybrid 79 · 22%
Onsite 65 · 18%
Remote 27 · 8%

Visa sponsorship offered in 82% of the 49 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

Senior 69
Lead 25
Principal 18
Staff 11
Intern 7
C-level 5

Who is hiring

1000+ employees 61
501-1000 employees 12
11-50 employees 4
51-200 employees 2

359 jobs

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359 jobs Posted Sort

Software Engineer

Open 25d HybridAPAC

Applications: candidates must already be in Japan. Visa sponsorship: available. Japanese: Not required. English: Fluent. Japan Dev tags: Engineering, Web / Full-stack, Kubernetes, AWS, Docker, Github, Rails, K8s,…

AI Automation AWS CI/CD Cloud +5 skills

Software Engineer

A hands-on, customer-facing Software Engineer in Japan who troubleshoots security/network issues, advocates for customers, and ensures accurate two-way communication between Japanese enterprises and Cisco's engineering teams.

AI AWS Bash Cisco Cloud +20 skills

Cloud Software Developer, Cloud Engineering Department (RMI Cloud Platform Dep)

Designs and builds container-based virtualization infrastructure for Rakuten Mobile's cloud-native mobile network using Kubernetes, Linux, and automation tools.

Ansible Automation Bash Cloud Cloud Native +15 skills

Renesas Electronics

Principal Medium Voltage (MV) Power MOSFET Process Integration Engineer

Open 73d HybridAPACPrincipal

Designs and develops next-generation medium-voltage power MOSFET technologies, focusing on shielded-gate trench MOSFETs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and foundry partners to optimize performance and industrialize products.

Software Engineering Technical Leader

A bilingual technical leader in Japan who troubleshoots Cisco’s security products, translates between customers and engineering, and drives escalations while advocating for both sides.

AI AWS Bash Cisco Cloud +17 skills

Member of Technical Staff - ML Scientist, Japanese Multimodal

Open 73d HybridAPAC

Improve and adapt AI foundation models for Japanese and global markets by designing post-training strategies, curating training data, and running controlled experiments to enhance model capabilities and reliability.

AI Data Pipelines Fine Tuning Machine Learning Reinforcement Learning

Member of Technical Staff - Applied ML, Japanese Multimodal

Open 73d HybridAPAC

Build and deploy efficient, low-latency AI systems for Japanese enterprise customers, optimizing models from discovery through production across consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services.

AI API Data Pipelines Deep Learning Fine Tuning +7 skills

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Web Dev) - HENNGE Access Control

Open 25d HybridAPACFull-timeSenior

Applications: candidates may apply from outside Japan. Visa sponsorship: available. Japanese: Not required. English: Business level. Japan Dev tags: Engineering, Backend, Python, AWS, Docker, GCP. About HENNGE Join us…

Agile AWS Azure CI/CD Cloud +15 skills

Eng206_GNC フライトソフトウェアエンジニア / GNC Flight Software Engineer

Open 102d HybridAPAC

Develops and validates spacecraft Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) flight software in C/C++, builds simulation and verification tools in Python, and automates development workflows using GitLab and Docker.

Agile Automation CI/CD Computer Vision Confluence +8 skills

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Systems Engineer (Telco) - Tokyo

On-siteAPACFull-time

Location: Japan (Tokyo) Join Fortinet, a cybersecurity pioneer with over two decades of excellence, as we continue to shape the future of cybersecurity and redefine the intersection of networking and security. At…

AWS Azure Cloud Cybersecurity EDR +16 skills

Sr. Software Engineer (AI Product)

Open 25d HybridAPACSenior

Applications: candidates may apply from outside Japan. Visa sponsorship: available. Japanese: Conversational. English: Business level. Japan Dev tags: Engineering, Web / Full-stack, Python, AWS. About the AI Team The…

AI API AWS Cloud Generative AI +2 skills

Senior Real Time Market Data C++ Software Engineer (AI Capable) - Vice President

Open 118d APACC-level

The Real-time Market Data department is part of the Algorithmic Trading Super Department. It is responsible for developing, engineering, deploying and maintaining applications to disseminate and enhance the value of…

AI Ai Enablement Bash C++ Db2 +9 skills

Senior Real Time Market Data C++ Software Engineer (AI Capable) - Vice President

Open 88d APACC-level

Build and maintain ultra-low-latency C++ systems that process and distribute real-time market data for trading, while integrating AI to automate development, testing, and deployment workflows.

AI Ai Enablement Bash C++ Db2 +9 skills

Senior Integration Engineer

Open 84d HybridAPACSenior

Senior Integration Engineer implements and configures financial risk management software for banking and insurance clients, integrating systems with Python, Perl, and SQL while providing client-facing support and pre-sales consultancy.

Bash Java Linux Perl Pre-sales +4 skills

Software Engineer

Provides manufacturing-focused IT support for IFS customers, resolving issues and improving service delivery using IFS tools and processes.

Business Development

Ground Systems Engineer (Developer)

Open 80d HybridAPACFull-time

Designs and maintains mission control software and ground systems for spacecraft operations, handling telemetry, telecommands, and automation tools in a hybrid Tokyo-based role.

Ansible Automation AWS Backbone.js Bash +12 skills

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Cloud Network - Mercari

Open 86d APACFull-timeSenior

Designs and maintains Mercari's global cloud and on-prem networking stack (CDN, Istio, Kubernetes, GCP/AWS) to keep the marketplace fast, secure, and reliable.

Agentic AI API AWS Bash CI/CD +21 skills

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Software Engineer

Open 87d RemoteAPACFull-time Licensed UK sponsor

This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp. Wizcorp is looking for Software Engineers for a selection of diverse fields. Depending on your background, skills, and experience we’ll…

AI C++ C# Game Development Git +2 skills

Lead Software Engineer, Rakuten Ichiba - EC Marketplace Development Department (ECMPD)

Open 80d APACLead

Job Description: Department Overview EC Marketplace Development Department (ECMPD) is a tech division under Commerce & Marketing Company of Rakuten Group, Inc. We are responsible for developing and enhancing our…

Agile AI API CI/CD Docker +23 skills

Senior Systems Engineer

Open 83d APACSenior Licensed NL sponsor H-1B sponsor history

Job Description Summary The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced systems engineering leadership for diagnostic ultrasound products and platform development, with responsibility for system requirements, design…

C++ MATLAB Regulatory Compliance