Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
WayveOur Fleet Operations Team is responsible for maintaining the safety, performance, and operational readiness of Wayve's autonomous vehicle fleet — from routine servicing and diagnostics to urgent repairs and vehicle readiness for high-visibility events. The team keeps our fleet in peak condition to support testing, demonstrations, and real-world deployment, working closely with engineering, drivers, and operations teams to keep autonomy moving forward, every single day. The Field Engineer is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for diagnosing and resolving vehicle software and hardware issues to keep the fleet operational. They will play a critical role in rapid fault triage, ensuring a 5-minute response time while strictly adhering to safety protocols. Working closely with fellow engineers and global teams, they will contribute to seamless operations through effective communication and problem-solving. As part of a newly established function within Fleet Operations, the Field Engineer will help refine processes and drive efficiency in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The role involves performing on-site fault triage and resolution, diagnosing and repairing vehicle software and hardware issues quickly to maintain fleet uptime; following structured fault diagnosis and repair protocols in alignment with operational workflows; collaborating with fellow field engineers and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; responding rapidly to issues to meet the 5-minute issue response target; maintaining clear communication with the Field Engineering Lead and ensuring smooth handovers across geographical locations; participating in on-call rotations and providing technical support across multiple regions as part of a 24/7 global support network; adhering to safety and compliance protocols; and contributing to continuous improvement by identifying operational challenges and providing feedback to optimise field engineering support and efficiency. The role is based on a rota with shifts Monday to Sunday, including weekends, from 06:00–15:00 or 13:00–22:00. It is on-site at the Tokyo or Yokohama office. Tokyo Ryutsu Center (Heiwajima) Office is the main place of work, with occasional work at the Yokohama office as business needs require. Applicants must disclose any second job. Applications are subject to a health check before or after employment. Employment is contingent on passing training, pre-employment checks, and ongoing drug and alcohol testing; applicants will be tested during the on-site interview.
- Hold a Japan Driver's License. - Speak both Japanese (N2 or above) and English (fluency is a must). - Have strong technical expertise, including a solid understanding of vehicle diagnostics, software and hardware fault triage, and repair processes. - Be able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly, meeting strict SLAs, including a 5-minute response time. - Communicate and collaborate well with global teams, provide clear technical updates, and ensure smooth handovers across locations. - Have a deep understanding of safety protocols, incident management, and operational procedures. - Be adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, evolving environment, including on-call rotations and weekend coverage as needed. - Be familiar with diagnostic tools, software monitoring platforms such as Datadog and Mender, and ticketing systems such as JIRA. - Be able to work the Monday-to-Sunday rota, including weekends, on shifts of 06:00–15:00 or 13:00–22:00.
- Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical discipline. - Knowledge of ADAS on-road testing, safe vehicle-operation procedures, and relevant safety or high-voltage/EV certifications. - High-voltage/EV certification and practical experience diagnosing EV systems. - A demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset, including the ability to identify recurring vehicle issues, turn field observations into actionable feedback, and help improve repair processes, vehicle uptime, and operational safety. - Experience in fleet operations, automotive systems, or ADAS technology.
- Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long-term success of Wayve. - Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable. - Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences, and growth. - Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, and team socials.
